What's happening on the home improvement market in Southeast Asia?

Since Mr DIY has been trying to gain a foothold in Europe, the Malaysian retailer has been attracting more attention on the international home improvement scene. It was already expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia and is now represented in eleven countries. And there is also a lot going on in the region at the moment. Among other things, Siam Global House is planning to expand from Thailand to the Philippines.

Jennee Grace U Rubrico, DIY International's correspondent in Southeast Asia, spoke to analysts about the companies' strategies and the prospects for the success of their expansion plans. The business journalist has summarised her research in a three-part series, which we are now launching on DIY International.

Part I of the series is entitled: Mr DIY's European expansion "under careful consideration", part II with "Small store, lean staff, cheap pricing allow quick expansion".