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IKEA is putting eight former stores in China up for sale as the Swedish furniture giant reduces its mainland footprint amid falling sales and a prolonged property crisis. The properties, …
IKEA puts eight Chinese stores up for sale Read More
IKEA has launched a new rainforest research centre in Malaysia, building on more than 25 years of forest restoration work in Sabah. The Living Rainforest Restoration Lab was launched together …
IKEA launches rainforest research lab in Malaysia after 25 years of forest restoration Read More
The Swedish restaurant at IKEA Cheras in Kuala Lumpur has reopened after a five-day closure ordered by health authorities, but the reopening has been overshadowed by customer complaints about food …
IKEA Cheras restaurant reopens after hygiene closure amid customer complaints Read More The Swedish Restaurant at Ikea’s Cheras outlet in Kuala Lumpur has been ordered to close for 14 days by Malaysian health authorities. According to The Sun Malaysia, the closure took …
Ikea restaurant shut down by Malaysian health authorities Read More
IKEA Thailand and Midsummer Siam have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways of making renewable energy solutions more accessible to consumers in Thailand. The agreement was signed during …
Swedish firms team up to bring solar technology closer to Thai consumers Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is expanding in the Philippines with the opening of its first physical store outside Metro Manila, Sunstar reports. The new store, IKEA Mandaue City, will open …
IKEA to open first store in Cebu Read More
IKEA Pasay City in the Philippines has been named IKEA Store of the Year 2025, making it one of the few stores globally to receive the recognition. According to IKEA …
IKEA Pasay named world’s best IKEA store Read More
IKEA is celebrating 30 years in Malaysia, highlighting its long-standing presence in Southeast Asia and its role in shaping everyday home living for many Malaysians. Since entering the Malaysian market …
IKEA marks 30 years in Malaysia Read More
The Swedish Restaurant at IKEA EmSphere Bangkok, set the bar high on Tuesday 24 of March, by inviting the Thai Chef Ian Pongtawat Chalermittichai to prepare a Swedish fine dining …
I’M FINE-Dining with IKEA! Read More
Self-driving vehicles are now part of daily operations for the Swedish furniture giant in China, INGKA reports. IKEA has introduced autonomous electric vehicles at its store in Hefei, Anhui Province, …
IKEA in China adopts self-driving transport after successful trial Read More
A tiny macaque named Punch-kun has turned a local Japanese zoo into a global feel-good story. Born on July 26, 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, he was rejected …
IKEA sees sales boost after baby monkey’s viral love for plush “mother” Read More
Two IKEA Malaysia co-workers, Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli, won the global IKEA Talents food contest on 4 February. They took the title with a stuffed fried …
IKEA Malaysia duo wins global IKEA Talents food contest in Sweden Read More
IKEA Thailand is bringing back its Swedish Christmas Buffet for the year-end season, running from 22 to 26 December 2025 at the Swedish restaurants in IKEA Bangna, IKEA Bang Yai …
IKEA hosts Swedish Christmas buffet in Thailand Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Chinese market at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive design. “The …
IKEA highlights local innovation and inclusive design in China Read More
Asia has become a hotbed of online consumer fraud. As more global brands like IKEA enter the region, being vigilant is a top priority. In October, Swedish furniture retailer IKEA …
As IKEA Expands in the Philippines, Experts Warn of Rising Shopping Scams Targeting Consumers Across Asia Read More
IKEA Malaysia has concluded its 2025 Ultimate Cook-Off, naming champion teams at in-store finals in Cheras, Tebrau and Batu Kawan. Each winning team receives a kitchen makeover worth RM10,000 as …
Ready, set, cook! Malaysian IKEA competition Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has opened its second branch in the Philippines, introducing a new “Plan & Order” shop at Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. At just 400 square …
IKEA opens second store in the Philippines with new ‘Plan & Order’ concept Read More The Phillipine Star reports that, Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation has entered into a new partnership with Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA, hinting at an upcoming project “to bring something exciting …
Assembling success: Ayala and IKEA join forces in the Philippines Read More
IKEA Thailand has announced that it will not sell real Christmas trees this year, citing quality concerns with the products received. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, …
IKEA Thailand cancels sale of real Christmas trees Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, Business Sweden, and the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce will host the “Swedish-Thai Sustainable Sustainability Talk Stage and Networking Reception” on 2 October 2025 at …
Swedish leaders to speak on circular future at Bangkok Sustainability Expo Read More
IKEA Malaysia has announced that all its restaurants, cafes, and bistros nationwide are now officially certified halal by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). The certification follows nearly three …
IKEA Malaysia outlets receive full halal certification Read More
Swedish design took centre stage in Singapore this week as IKEA unveiled a new collaboration with Stockholm-based designer Gustaf Westman. The launch, held at New Bahru, featured an exclusive media …
IKEA and Gustaf Westman launch colourful design pop-up in Singapore Read More
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is lowering prices in Thailand and expanding into new business services after a year of sluggish sales. Leonie Hoskin, retail manager of IKEA Thailand and Vietnam, …
IKEA cuts prices and expands services in Thailand Read More
IKEA China will invest 160 million yuan during its 2026 fiscal year as part of a renewed focus on growth in the Chinese market. The Swedish home-furnishing group says the …
IKEA to expand investment in China Read More
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA has opened an official flagship store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, marking a new step in its strategy to expand digital and omnichannel operations in …
IKEA launches flagship store on JD to boost growth in China Read More
An article by Thai business platform ลงทุนแมน, recently shared by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, sheds light on what drives the international success of Nordic companies—despite their countries’ small populations …
Why Nordic companies go global from day one Read More
In response to Thailand’s growing cashless society, IKEA has announced it will stop accepting cash payments at some of its stores, effective April 21, 2025. Social media users have shared …
IKEA Announces It Will No Longer Accept Cash Starting April 21, 2025 Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is actively seeking to strengthen its market presence in the Philippines through innovative initiatives, including discussions around potential in-mall pop-ups to enhance customer engagement and brand …
IKEA plans pop-ups to expand in the Philippines Read More
IKEA, the renowned Swedish furniture and home décor brand, is set to expand its presence in Thailand with the opening of a new branch in Chiang Mai, scheduled for 2025. …
IKEA plans to open fifth store in Chiang Mai by 2025 Read More
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has urged the Chinese government to introduce additional stimulus measures. This request arises as China faces a prolonged property crisis and ongoing economic challenges. Recently, the …
IKEA urges more stimulus support in China Read More
IKEA has partnered with the Mirror Foundation to assist flood victims in Northern Thailand, encouraging customers to donate IKEA furniture to help restore the homes of those affected. On September …
IKEA joins forces with Mirror Foundation to support flood victims in Northern Thailand Read More
IKEA is opening smaller, more convenient stores in China to better meet customer needs as the economy slows and competition grows. The company has already started testing these smaller formats …
IKEA expands with smaller stores in China Read More
Swedish retail giant IKEA and its sister company Ingka Centres are ramping up their expansion in Asia with two major projects. This month, Ingka Centres, IKEA’s sister company, is opening …
IKEA expands in Asia with new projects in Shanghai Read More
IKEA Philippines has launched their biggest price drop ever. Starting on September 1st, IKEA has lowered prices on essential items for Filipino homes. About 20 percent of the Swedish furniture …
IKEA Philippines with big price drop Read More
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is recalling Varmfront power bank 10,400 mAh (model number E2038) with date stamp 2313, 2316, 2318 or 2319, or Varmfront power bank 5,200 mAh (model number …
IKEA says power bank may catch fire Read More
IKEA Malaysia will be giving out free ice cream all day today. All you have to do is “Meow” three times. This is happening to make up for an April …
IKEA Malaysia hands out free ice cream Read More
IKEA Singapore launched a fake new collection with the name “Invsbål” on 1 April 2024, better known as april fool’s day. The collection’s name refers to its lack of visibility. …
IKEA launches invisible collection on April fool’s day Read More
The Mærsk-chartered Dali container ship, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, was carrying tons of IKEA-products from Asia. The 984-foot ship had containers from …
IKEA furniture from Asia on crashed Mærsk vessel Read More
IKEA Philippines aims on becoming even more environmentally friendly with includes an increase of sustainable product sales in their stores, gender balance in the workplace and full accounting of their …
IKEA Philippines aims at becoming more sustainable Read More
IKEA Philippines donated over 1,2 million Philippine peso to Better World Smokey Mountain (BWSM), a community center managed by the San Miguel Foundation in Tondo, Manila. The money will benefit …
IKEA Philippines donates money through teddy bear-funding Read More
Shanghai’s elderly continues to use IKEA as an unexpected dating venue – gathering weekly in the cafeteria. In Shanghai, 25 percent of people over 60 years old are single. These …
Shanghai’s elderly seek romance in IKEA Read More IKEA has expanded its presence in key cities across the Philippines, reaching Davao, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iloilo City. IKEA Philippines seeks to bring its signature stylish and functional …
IKEA expands presence in the Philippines Read More
IKEA has recalled its Åskstorm 40W USB charger, model number ICPSW5-40-1. The Swedish furniture company has recalled the product due to potential safety concerns. On its website, IKEA Malaysia urge …
IKEA Malaysia recalls Åskstorm USB charger due to safety concerns Read More
Swedish IKEA has unveiled a blend of furniture and speakers – the SYMFONISK series – to be launched in Thailand on 5 January 2024. The speakers ultimately look like any …
IKEA furniture-speakers series launches in Thailand Read More
World Brand Awards honored international brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners from more than forty countries nominated as “Brand of the Year” during its 17th edition ceremony. “This is …
World Branding Awards honors international companies from Thailand, Sweden, and more Read More
At an auction house in Stockholm, vintage furnishings from Ikea were sold for a total of 37.000 euros, which Bangkok Post remarked. And that might seem a bit counterintuitive, as …
Budget-IKEA becomes high-end at vintage auction Read More
Swedish IKEA has partnered with Better World Smokey Mountain, a community center in Manila, to improve the lives of Filipinos. IKEA has already provided furnishing for the center and is …
IKEA donates to community center in the Philippines Read More
Celebrating two years in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines, the world’s largest IKEA store, is giving away a sustainable studio unit from Una Apartments by Arthaland. Exclusively for IKEA Family members, …
IKEA Philippines marks second anniversary with sustainable studio unit giveaway Read More
IKEA is set to launch its fourth Thai location, IKEA Sukhumvit, tomorrow on December 1. Spanning 12,000m² on The Emsphere’s third floor, the store offers a familiar layout for IKEA …
IKEA Sukhumvit opens tomorrow on December 1 Read More
IKEA reduced prices for 144 of its products in Singapore in September, and the Swedish furniture chain has plans to continue reducing prices for additional products. IKEA Singapore has announced, …
IKEA Singapore reduces prices Read More