Asia Pacific

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to reach IDR18.7 trillion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Kering SA, Luvitasindo PT and Chanel SA. The category’s value sales growth in 2023 was boosted by…

Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 7% in 2023 to total JPY3.4 trillion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers such as Louis Vuitton Japan KK. In 2023, sales were boosted by investment in luxury goods such as designer apparel…

Personal luxury is set to see current value growth of 11% in 2023 to reach MYR8.4 billion, supported by strong performances from leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Hermes Retail (M) Sdn Bhd and Richemont Luxury Malaysia…

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 9% in 2023 to total SGD6.2 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Rolex Singapore Pte Ltd and Chanel (S) Pte Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by investment in luxury…

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to amount to KRW22.0 trillion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Korea Ltd and Richemont Korea Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals…

Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 8% in 2023, to total TWD281.3 billion, supporting growth for leading brand providers such as Kering SA and Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals deciding to invest in…

Personal luxury retail sales increased by 14% in current value terms to reach THB83 billion in 2023, taking them above 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic arrived in Thailand. The category performance was supported by growth recorded by…

Personal luxury retail current value sales increased by 11% in 2023 to total PHP198.2 billion, supported by the performances of leading brand owners, such as LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, Kering SA and Rolex SA. Growth was fuelled by…

The Peshawar in Pakistan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

American Samoa receives considerable aid from the US, but has a stable political landscape. The economic base is very narrow and largely involves fisheries. However, there is significant scope for tourism development. Age-related issues are expected…

Armenia's economic freedom ranking has declined to 'moderately free,' marked by persistent corruption and ongoing high tensions with neighboring Azerbaijan. Despite these challenges, economic growth is projected to remain robust in 2023, surpassing…

Azerbaijan’s authoritarian tendencies undermine democracy, whilst tensions with neighbours are increasing. Maintenance in the oil sector adversely affected the economy and the sector’s dominance continues to result in limited export diversification.…

Although public debt is contained, Bangladesh has major challenges for economic freedom and corruption remains endemic. The economy has performed strongly, but inflation is rising as a result of political instability and reliance on textiles is…

Although Bhutan has solid rankings for peace and terrorism, a lack of trade freedom is inhibiting economic freedom. Owing to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its effect on tourism, the economy is likely to struggle in the short term, although…

Brunei Darussalam enjoys political stability and low levels of corruption. However, civil liberties are impinged upon by autocratic rule. With huge reliance on hydrocarbons, the economy is prone to various risks. An ageing populace could exert…

Although state finances remain sustainable, the ruling party’s grip on power is eroding democracy and freedoms, whilst corruption remains a key problem. Economic growth continues to be robust, but external sector weakness exists and dependence on…

Economic freedom is negatively impacted by authoritarianism in China, with the state becoming increasingly repressive. The zero-COVID-19 policy has adversely affected the economy, but removal of restrictions could result in strong short-term…

Fiji has fallen among ‘mostly unfree’ for economic freedom, with persisting political uncertainty and worsening fiscal health. Nevertheless, over the near future, economic growth should be relatively strong as tourism rebounds. Consumer expenditure…

French Polynesia receives considerable support from France. Nevertheless, pro-independence party won elections in 2023, which has the potential for increased tensions between French Polynesia and France. Rebounding tuourism may support post-pandemic…

The US’s large military presence on Guam makes the territory a target for attacks by nations looking to lower US power in Asia Pacific. Guam is highly reliant on US federal funding, exposing the territory to changes in US military spending. Tourism…