SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As retailers across Southeast Asia face rising operational complexity, shifting consumer expectations and margin pressure, demand is growing for integrated, real-time retail operating systems.
Dmall Inc. (02586.HK) is supporting this shift with a unified retail operating platform that connects core retail functions, improves execution efficiency and enhances visibility across stores, supply chains and customer touchpoints.
As one of China's largest retail digital solutions providers by revenue and gross merchandise volume, Dmall serves nearly 600 retail clients across 11 countries and regions. Its platform has been shaped by large-scale deployments in complex retail environments, including long-standing work with Wumart Group, Metro, Lawson, 7-Eleven South China and SM Group in Southeast Asia.
Dmall's recent collaboration with Cold Storage Singapore marks a milestone in supporting retail digital transformation across Southeast Asia. Completed within seven months, the project covered 87 stores across supermarket, hypermarket and express formats, consolidating multiple systems into a single platform across supply chain, merchandising and store operations.
"The transition was completed with minimal disruption to our operations," said Mr. Lim Boon Chiong, Managing Director of Cold Storage Singapore. "We are seeing early improvements in product availability and replenishment, supported by better visibility across our supply chain and store network."
The platform has also contributed to more consistent store execution and a more reliable customer experience. The first phase provides a foundation for the next stage of development, including AI-driven capabilities to further support product availability, freshness management and operational efficiency.
Dmall and Cold Storage Singapore plan to extend their cooperation to the fuel and convenience store format in June 2026, reflecting a deepening partnership and a shared commitment to creating greater operational value across retail formats.
"Southeast Asia is one of the world's most dynamic retail markets, but also one of the most operationally complex," said Mr. Zhongwei Ren, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of Dmall. "By combining operational integration with AI-driven capabilities, Dmall aims to help retailers build more adaptive, scalable and efficient operations."
About Dmall
Founded in 2015, Dmall (02586.HK) is committed to advancing retail through technology. As one of Asia's leading providers of digital retail solutions, Dmall delivers integrated, AI-driven innovations that help retailers improve efficiency, optimize decisions and create greater value.
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DMALL Gains Momentum in Southeast Asia with AI-Driven Retail Platform
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Director/CEO Yasuto Watanabe reaffirms commitment to strengthening regional resilience and financial cooperation amid growing global uncertainty
SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AMRO commemorated its 10th anniversary as an international organization at the 29th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting held in Samarkand on May 3, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional resilience and financial cooperation amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.
In remarks delivered at the commemorative event, AMRO Director/CEO Yasuto Watanabe reflected on AMRO's development since becoming an international organization in 2016.
"At that time, we had fewer than 40 staff and only a modest range of publications," Mr. Watanabe said. "Today, AMRO has grown to more than 120 staff, with its analytical and policy work supporting a broad range of regional priorities."
Mr. Watanabe noted that AMRO's evolution has paralleled the transformation of ASEAN+3 over the past decade. He highlighted that the region has become more interconnected, with deeper integration and stronger regional demand, and now accounts for 28 percent of global final demand, making ASEAN+3 the world's largest market.
At the same time, he cautioned that the region is navigating what he described as "changes unseen in a century," marked by heightened global uncertainty and growing structural challenges.
"In this environment, AMRO's role is clear," he said. "We must identify risks early and provide timely, practical policy advice."
Mr. Watanabe highlighted AMRO's continued efforts to strengthen the regional financial safety net through its support for the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM), expand technical assistance to strengthen policymaking capacity across the region, and advance work in areas such as cross-border digital payments and financial connectivity in alignment with the updated ASEAN+3 Finance Process Strategic Direction.
"Yet one principle remains unchanged: resilience cannot be achieved alone," he said.
Looking ahead, Mr. Watanabe reaffirmed AMRO's commitment to its core mandate.
"AMRO will remain steadfast in its mandate to deliver rigorous and independent surveillance, to support sound policymaking, and to strengthen regional financial cooperation," he said.
"Together with our members, we will continue building a more resilient and integrated ASEAN+3."
Watch AMRO's 10th anniversary video here.
About AMRO
AMRO is an international organization established to support macroeconomic and financial stability of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) and China; Hong Kong, China; Japan; and Korea. AMRO's mandate is to conduct macroeconomic surveillance, support regional financial arrangements, and provide technical assistance to the members. AMRO also serves as a regional knowledge hub and provides support to ASEAN+3 financial cooperation.
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Director/CEO Yasuto Watanabe reaffirms commitment to strengthening regional resilience and financial cooperation amid growing global uncertainty
SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AMRO commemorated its 10th anniversary as an international organization at the 29th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting held in Samarkand on May 3, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional resilience and financial cooperation amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.
In remarks delivered at the commemorative event, AMRO Director/CEO Yasuto Watanabe reflected on AMRO's development since becoming an international organization in 2016.
"At that time, we had fewer than 40 staff and only a modest range of publications," Mr. Watanabe said. "Today, AMRO has grown to more than 120 staff, with its analytical and policy work supporting a broad range of regional priorities."
Mr. Watanabe noted that AMRO's evolution has paralleled the transformation of ASEAN+3 over the past decade. He highlighted that the region has become more interconnected, with deeper integration and stronger regional demand, and now accounts for 28 percent of global final demand, making ASEAN+3 the world's largest market.
At the same time, he cautioned that the region is navigating what he described as "changes unseen in a century," marked by heightened global uncertainty and growing structural challenges.
"In this environment, AMRO's role is clear," he said. "We must identify risks early and provide timely, practical policy advice."
Mr. Watanabe highlighted AMRO's continued efforts to strengthen the regional financial safety net through its support for the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM), expand technical assistance to strengthen policymaking capacity across the region, and advance work in areas such as cross-border digital payments and financial connectivity in alignment with the updated ASEAN+3 Finance Process Strategic Direction.
"Yet one principle remains unchanged: resilience cannot be achieved alone," he said.
Looking ahead, Mr. Watanabe reaffirmed AMRO's commitment to its core mandate.
"AMRO will remain steadfast in its mandate to deliver rigorous and independent surveillance, to support sound policymaking, and to strengthen regional financial cooperation," he said.
"Together with our members, we will continue building a more resilient and integrated ASEAN+3."
Watch AMRO's 10th anniversary video here.
About AMRO
AMRO is an international organization established to support macroeconomic and financial stability of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) and China; Hong Kong, China; Japan; and Korea. AMRO's mandate is to conduct macroeconomic surveillance, support regional financial arrangements, and provide technical assistance to the members. AMRO also serves as a regional knowledge hub and provides support to ASEAN+3 financial cooperation.
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AMRO Marks 10 Years as an International Organization
