Flipkart, Lazada and Tmall, leading ecommerce operators from across the region, are launching new customer-facing initiatives that tap into the desire to make better choices for people and the planet. Tmall introduces carbon emission product labelling Alibaba’s online marketplace Tmall is launching new product labelling to help shoppers understand environmental impact when making shopping w...

Good Noodle is a new instant noodle speciality store that has opened in Bangkok. More than 70 types of noodles across Asia The store is opened in Bangkok mall last October. It has a seating area and allows you to cook and eat the instant noodles immediately. The brightly coloured store is a highly popular amongst teenagers, as a meal cost between THB6 to THB250 (US$0.18 to US$7.46), which i...

People in Asia are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of excessive use of plastic bags, cutlery and straws. We look at what retailers and governments are doing in this area to attain sustainability goals in the region. 1. Foodpanda ramps up efforts to tackle sustainability challenges Foodpanda is the largest delivery platform in Asia outside China. According to the delivery ser...