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===Asia=== ====Cambodia==== On August 30, 2021, 7-Eleven and Thailand's [[CP Group]] opened the first 7-Eleven store in [[Phnom Penh]]'s [[Chroy Changvar District|Chroy Changvar]] district. The company hinted at plans to open at least six more stores in Phnom Penh in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kunmakara|first=May|title=7-Eleven opens first store in Cambodia|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/7-eleven-opens-first-store-cambodia|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Phnompenhpost.com |archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831185606/https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/7-eleven-opens-first-store-cambodia|url-status=live}}</ref> According to plans, products from local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sold in 7-Eleven in Cambodia will comprise at least 50 percent of the stock. ====China==== [[File:7-Eleven store at East Hongju St (20170313085103).jpg|thumb|A 7-Eleven store in [[Beijing]], China]] 7-Eleven opened its first store in China in [[Shenzhen]], [[Guangdong]] in 1992 and later expanded to [[Beijing]] in 2004, [[Tianjin]] and [[Shanghai]] in 2009, [[Chengdu]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2013-06/18/content_16635887.htm |title=7-Eleven to open 300 stores in Chongqing |author=关晓萌 |website=Chinadaily.com.cn |access-date=March 16, 2015 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402120635/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2013-06/18/content_16635887.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> in 2011, [[Qingdao]] in 2012, [[Chongqing]] in 2013, [[Hangzhou]] and [[Ningbo]] in 2017, [[Nanjing]] in 2018, and [[Wuhan]], [[Xi'an]], and [[Fuzhou]] in 2019. In China's 7-Eleven stores where Slurpees are offered, the Chinese name [[:zh:思乐冰|思乐冰]] (sīlèbīng) is used. They also offer a wide array of warm food, including traditional items like steamed buns, and stores in Chengdu offer a full variety of onigiri (饭团). Beverages, alcohol, candy, periodicals, and other convenience items are available as well. The majority of these stores are open for 24 hours a day. As of September 2021, 7-Eleven has 2,582 stores in mainland China.<ref>{{cite web|last=|date=2021-09-09|title=Top 10 convenience stores in China by numbers|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202109/09/WS61393bc5a310efa1bd66e3a3.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-17|website=[[China Daily]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909083313/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202109/09/WS61393bc5a310efa1bd66e3a3.html |archive-date=September 9, 2021}}</ref> ====Hong Kong==== [[File:HK SYP Chong Yip Ctr 7-11 shop.jpg|thumb|7-Eleven store in [[Shek Tong Tsui]], Hong Kong]] 7-Eleven first opened in Hong Kong in 1981, [[British Hong Kong|when it was a British colony]]. {{as of|July 2019}}, it operates as a subsidiary of the [[DFI Retail Group]] (formerly Dairy Farm International). It is popularly called ''cat¹-zai²'' ({{zh|七仔|labels=no}}, meaning "little seven") or ''cat¹-sap⁶-jat¹'' ({{zh|七·十一|labels=no}}, meaning "seven eleven"). As of 2012, 7-Eleven had 964 stores in Hong Kong, of which 563 were operated by franchisees.<ref name="madethemlosers">{{cite news |last1=Nip |first1=Amy |last2=Chong |first2=Dennis |title=7-Eleven owners say wage rise has made them losers |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=April 30, 2012 |page=1}}</ref> Hong Kong reportedly has the second-highest density of 7-Eleven stores, after Macao. All 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong accept the ubiquitous [[Octopus card]] as a method of payment.<ref name="share">{{cite news |last=Cheng |first=Albert |title=Let other cards share in Octopus' success |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=April 4, 2002|page=14}}</ref> They also accept payments for utility bills and [[Public housing in Hong Kong|public housing]] rent.<ref name="rentpayment">{{cite web |title=Rent Payment Methods |url=https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/public-housing/rent-related-matters/rent-payment-methods/index.html |publisher=[[Hong Kong Housing Authority]] |access-date=December 11, 2017 |archive-date=December 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230073529/http://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/public-housing/rent-related-matters/rent-payment-methods/index.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In November 1980, Southland Corporation and Hong Kong conglomerate [[Jardines (company)|Jardine Matheson]] signed a franchise agreement to bring 7-Eleven to the territory.<ref name="roundclock">{{cite news |last=Hunt |first=Christopher |title=Expansion round the clock |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=May 27, 1987 |page=31}}</ref> The first 7-Eleven shop opened in [[Happy Valley, Hong Kong|Happy Valley]] on April 3, 1981.<ref name="openssoon">{{cite news |title=24-hour shop opens soon |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=April 1, 1981 |page=1}}</ref><ref name="nowits">{{cite news |title=Now it's 24-hour shopping |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=April 4, 1981 |page=12}}</ref> The chain expanded aggressively across Hong Kong throughout the 1980s. The 50th store opened in [[Kwai Chung]] on October 6, 1983, while the 200th was inaugurated by [[Simon Keswick]] at Tai Po Centre on May 7, 1987.<ref name="planfor">{{cite news |title=Plan for 450 more 7-Elevens |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=October 7, 1983 |page=29}}</ref><ref name="foodchain">{{cite news |title=Food chain opens 200th HK store |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=May 8, 1987 |page=5}}</ref> The stores were sold to Dairy Farm, part of the Jardine Matheson, in 1989.<ref name="sale1989">{{cite news |title=Jardines in deal to sell 7-Elevens to Dairy Farm |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=February 15, 1989 |page=49}}</ref> Octopus card readers were introduced in all 7-Eleven stores in July 1999, although at first these could only be used to add value to the card.<ref name="tentacles">{{cite news |last1=Au-yeung |first1=Karvin |last2=Lai |first2=Eric |title=Octopus may spread tentacles to 7-Elevens |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=June 22, 1999 |page=1}}</ref><ref name="photos">{{cite news |last=Yu |first=Kai Peter |title=Octopus, photos in 7-Eleven services |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=July 8, 1999 |page=3}}</ref> In September 2004, the number of locations in Hong Kong was substantially boosted when Dairy Farm acquired [[Daily Stop]], a rival convenience store chain, from [[SCMP Group|SCMP Retailing (HK)]]. The chain's 84 shops, located mainly in [[MTR]] and [[Kowloon–Canton Railway]] stations (as well as shopping centers and housing estates), were converted to 7-Eleven stores.<ref name="sharesrally">{{cite news |last=Li |first=Sandy |title=SCMP shares rally; on asset disposal |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=September 17, 2004 |page=3}}</ref><ref name="despite">{{cite news |last=Li |first=Sandy |title=Dairy Farm expands despite soaring rents |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=March 1, 2005 |page=4}}</ref> In 2009, a 7-Eleven location in [[Quarry Bay]] opened with a hot food counter, called "7 Café", selling traditional [[Hong Kong street food]] and [[Hong Kong-style milk tea|milk tea]].<ref name="firstshot">{{cite news |last=Tsang |first=Denise |title=7-Eleven café fires first shot in fish ball war |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=September 7, 2009 |page=1 |url=http://www.scmp.com/article/691736/7-eleven-cafe-fires-first-shot-fish-ball-war |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 11, 2017 |archive-date=December 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212041529/http://www.scmp.com/article/691736/7-eleven-cafe-fires-first-shot-fish-ball-war |url-status=live}}</ref> This feature was subsequently extended to select other 7-Eleven locations across Hong Kong under the "Daily Café" and "Hot Shot" brands. ====India==== [[File:7-Eleven store in Pune, India.jpg|alt=Storefront of 7-Eleve|thumb|7-Eleven store in [[Pune]], India.]] On 7 October 2021, [[Reliance Retail]] announced its partnership with 7-Eleven to open its stores in India.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-10-07|title=Reliance Retail to launch first 7-Eleven store in India this week; Mukesh Ambani takes master franchise|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-retail-to-launch-first-7-eleven-store-in-india-this-week-mukesh-ambani-takes-master-franchise/2345394/|access-date=2021-10-07|website=The Financial Express |archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007125358/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-retail-to-launch-first-7-eleven-store-in-india-this-week-mukesh-ambani-takes-master-franchise/2345394/|url-status=live}}</ref> The announcement came a day after [[Future Group]], another retail conglomerate, announced the end of its partnership with 7-Eleven, citing the inability to meet the target of opening stores and payment of franchisee fees. The first 7-Eleven in India opened in [[Mumbai]] on 9 October 2021 at Blue Fortuna, Military Road, Marol, Andheri East. Initially opened as a 24 hours outlet it was soon curtailed to shut its doors at 12:00am.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-10-07|title=Reliance Retail to launch 7-Eleven convenience stores in India|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reliance-retail-to-launch-7-eleven-convenience-stores-in-india-first-store-to-open-this-month-in-mumbai-11633575696910.html|access-date=2021-10-07|website=mint |archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007125409/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reliance-retail-to-launch-7-eleven-convenience-stores-in-india-first-store-to-open-this-month-in-mumbai-11633575696910.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Till now, 7-Eleven is available in [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Thane]], [[Kalyan-Dombivali]], [[Mira-Bhayander]], and [[Vasai-Virar]]. ====Indonesia==== In 2008, 7-Eleven announced plans to expand its business in [[Indonesia]] through a [[master franchise]] agreement with Modern Sevel Indonesia. Modern Sevel Indonesia's initial plans were to focus on opening stores in Jakarta, targeting densely populated commercial and business areas.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://corp.7-eleven.com/NewsRoom/2009NewsReleases/7ElevenStoresinIndonesia/tabid/303/Default.aspx |title=7-Eleven, Inc. Partners with PT. Modern Putra Indonesia in Master Franchise for 7‑Eleven Stores in Indonesia |publisher=7-Eleven, Inc. |date=April 6, 2009 |access-date=July 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100909163851/http://corp.7-eleven.com/NewsRoom/2009NewsReleases/7ElevenStoresinIndonesia/tabid/303/Default.aspx |archive-date=September 9, 2010}}</ref> There were 190 7-Eleven stores in Indonesia {{as of|2014|lc=y}} which then reduced to only 166 stores in September 2016. 7-Eleven then closed its doors in Indonesia in 2017,<ref>{{Cite news |first=Sarah Apriliana |last=Rosyadi |title=Beberapa Alasan Kenapa Gerai 7-Eleven Tutup di Indonesia |website=Idntimes.com |url=https://www.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/sarah-apriliana-rosyadi/gerai-7-eleven-tutup-di-indonesia-c1c2 |access-date=February 28, 2022 |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327072930/https://www.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/sarah-apriliana-rosyadi/gerai-7-eleven-tutup-di-indonesia-c1c2 |url-status=live}}</ref> citing low sales. ====Israel==== In October 2021, it was announced across Israeli media that 7-Eleven had signed a contract with [[Electra Consumer Products]] to open hundreds of stores in Israel. The first Israeli 7-Eleven location opened in January 2023 at [[Tel Aviv]]'s [[Dizengoff Center]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=7-Eleven opens first store in Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/7-eleven-opens-first-store-in-israel/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=www.timesofisrael.com |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111161007/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/7-eleven-opens-first-store-in-israel/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Under the agreement with 7-Eleven, Electra was to open a further approximately 400 branded stores in Israel, 300 of them through franchisees.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-11 |title=First Israeli 7-Eleven store to open next month |work=Globes |url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-first-israeli-7-eleven-store-to-open-december-15-1001428695 |access-date=2022-12-29 |archive-date=December 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229120438/https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-first-israeli-7-eleven-store-to-open-december-15-1001428695 |url-status=live}}</ref> Ultimately the effort failed, and the stores were sold in May 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-29 |title=7-Eleven shuts down in Israel |url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-7-eleven-shuts-down-in-israel-1001480038 |access-date=2024-12-18 |work=Globes |language=en}}</ref> ====Japan==== {{Further|Seven-Eleven Japan}}[[File:7-Eleven store Toyosu branch Tokyo Japan 20140319.jpg|thumb|Japan's first 7-Eleven store in [[Kōtō, Tokyo]] opened in May 1974]] Japan has the highest number of 7-Eleven locations in the world, as of the company's 85,000+ stores around the globe, 21,668 stores (nearly 25% of global stores) are in Japan,<ref>{{Citation | type = company corporate information | url = http://www.sej.co.jp/company/en/g_stores.html | title = 7–11 around the world | date = June 30, 2018 | publisher = SEJ | place = [[Japan|JP]] | access-date = May 26, 2012 | archive-date = November 30, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121130223007/http://www.sej.co.jp/company/en/g_stores.html | url-status = live}}</ref> with 2,824 stores in Tokyo alone.<ref>{{Citation | type = company corporate information | url = http://www.sej.co.jp/company/en/n_stores.html | title = Number of Stores in each administrative division | date = July 31, 2018 | publisher = SEJ | place = JP | access-date = December 28, 2012 | archive-date = November 13, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121113230335/http://www.sej.co.jp/company/en/n_stores.html | url-status = live}}</ref> Japanese 7-Eleven stores often bear the name of its holding company [[Seven & I Holdings]]—in fact, Seven & I's subsidiary [[Seven-Eleven Japan]], the master franchisee for Japan, is the direct parent company of 7-Eleven, Inc. On September 1, 2005, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., a new holding company, became the parent company of 7-Eleven, [[Ito-Yokado]], and [[Denny's]] Japan. {{as of|July 2019}}, 7-Eleven has stores in all 47 prefectures of Japan with the opening of 14 new locations in Okinawa Prefecture.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.okinawa.org/blog/seven-eleven-opening-at-7-a-m-on-7-11-2019.51/|title=Seven-Eleven Opening at 7 am. On 7-11-2019|date=July 11, 2019|website=Okinawa.Org |access-date=July 11, 2019|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805190255/https://www.okinawa.org/blog/seven-eleven-opening-at-7-a-m-on-7-11-2019.51/|url-status=live}}</ref> The aesthetics of the store are somewhat different from that of 7-Eleven stores in other countries as the stores offer a wider selection of products and services. 7-Eleven stores in Japan are also popular among tourists from other countries, as the [[Seven Bank]] [[automated teller machine]]s at branches will accept foreign [[Debit card|debit]] and [[credit card]]s for withdrawing cash in Japanese yen.<ref>{{cite web |title=You can withdraw Japanese yen from ATMs at 7-Eleven stores |url=https://www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/index2.html |website=[[Seven Bank]] Ltd. |access-date=September 21, 2019 |archive-date=May 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507180153/https://www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/index2.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Following the example of other convenience stores in Japan, 7-Eleven has solar panels and LEDs installed in about 1,400 of its stores.<ref>{{Citation | newspaper = Tokyo Weekender | url = http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2012/05/solar-convenience-stores/ | title = Solar Convenience Stores | date = May 9, 2012 | access-date = September 26, 2012 | archive-date = September 26, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120926030353/http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2012/05/solar-convenience-stores/ | url-status = live}}</ref> In July 2019, 7-Eleven launched then almost immediately suspended a mobile payment service, 7pay. The service was hacked upon launch, and attackers were able to spend money from affected customers' accounts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/04/business/corporate-business/users-7-elevens-mobile-payment-service-lose-total-%c2%a555-million-900-accounts-hacked/|title=Users of 7-Eleven's mobile payment service lose total of ¥55 million after 900 accounts hacked|date=July 4, 2019|website=The Japan Times|access-date=May 22, 2021|archive-date=May 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522122746/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/04/business/corporate-business/users-7-elevens-mobile-payment-service-lose-total-%C2%A555-million-900-accounts-hacked/|url-status=live}}</ref> ====Laos==== On August 31, 2020, 7-Eleven and Thailand's [[Charoen Pokphand|CP Group]] announced a 30-year [[master franchise]] agreement. The first Laotian 7-Eleven was expected to open in the country's capital, [[Vientiane]], in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Yap |first=Jasmina |title=7-Eleven Convenience Stores to Enter Laos By 2022 |url=https://laotiantimes.com/2020/09/01/7-eleven-convenience-stores-to-enter-laos-by-2022/ |access-date=1 September 2020 |work=Laotian Times |date=1 September 2020 |archive-date=September 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915183622/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/09/01/7-eleven-convenience-stores-to-enter-laos-by-2022/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gustafson |first=Isabelle |title=7-Eleven Enters Laos Market |url=https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/08/31/7-eleven-enters-laos-market/ |access-date=1 September 2020 |work=CStoreDecisions |date=31 August 2020 |archive-date=September 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915180940/https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/08/31/7-eleven-enters-laos-market/ |url-status=live}}</ref> It officially opened on September 7, 2023, at Souphanouvong Road, Nongpanai Village, [[Sikhottabong district]] in Vientiane.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lapuekou |first=Chono |date=2023-09-07 |title=First 7-Eleven Store in Laos is Now Open for Service in Vientiane Capital |url=https://laotiantimes.com/2023/09/07/first-7-eleven-store-in-laos-is-now-open-for-service-in-vientiane-capital/ |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Laotian Times}}</ref> ====Macau==== 7-Eleven entered the [[Macau]] market in 2005 under the ownership of [[Dairy Farm International Holdings|Dairy Farm]],{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} a Hong Kong-based conglomerate operating 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong. With a land area of about {{convert|33.3|sqkm|sp=us}} in 2024,<ref>{{cite web |title=Macau: Home >Statistics >Land area |url=https://www.dscc.gov.mo/en/geo_statistic_web1.html |publisher=Cartography and Cadastre Bureau |access-date=5 September 2024}}</ref> Macau has 45 stores.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} ====Malaysia==== [[File:7 cafe Bandar Puteri Puchong (220713).jpg|thumb|A 7-Eleven 7 cafe concept store in [[Bandar Puteri Puchong]], [[Selangor]], Malaysia]] Malaysian 7-Eleven stores are owned by 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.,<ref name="of"/> which operates 3,225 stores nationwide. 7-Eleven in Malaysia was incorporated on June 4, 1984,<ref name="of">{{cite magazine |title=Company Overview of 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd |url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=22400508 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605062137/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=22400508 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 5, 2013 |magazine=[[Bloomberg Businessweek]] |access-date=January 25, 2013}}</ref> as a joint veture of Jardine Matheson, Innovest and Antah Holdings group.<ref>{{cite news |title=Joint venture brings 7-Eleven 24-hour stores to Malaysia |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19840918-1.2.39.5?qt=7-eleven&q=7-eleven |work=The Straits Times |date=September 18, 1984}}</ref> The first 7-Eleven store was opened in October 1984, in [[Jalan Bukit Bintang]], Kuala Lumpur. Its 2,000th outlet at [[Jalan Klang Lama]] opened in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/153103 |title=7-Eleven buka cawangan ke 2,000 |access-date=October 29, 2016 |date=July 20, 2016 |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728203607/https://www.hmetro.com.my/node/153103 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ====Philippines==== [[File:7-Eleven store in Tabok (2024-05-29).jpg|thumb|A 7-Eleven store in [[Mandaue]], [[Cebu]], Philippines]] In the Philippines, 7-Eleven was run by the Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC). Its first store, located at the corner of [[EDSA]] and Kamias Road in [[Quezon City]], opened on February 29, 1984. On July 28, 1988, PSC transferred the Philippine area license to operate 7-Eleven stores to its affiliate, Phil-Seven Properties Corporation (“PSPC”), together with some of its store properties. In exchange thereof, PSC received 47% of PSPC stock as payment. On May 2, 1996, the stockholders of both PSC and PSPC approved the merger of the two companies to advance PSC group's expansion. On October 30, 1996, Securities and Exchange Commission approved the merger and PSPC was then absorbed by PSC as the surviving entity. In 2000, [[Uni-President Enterprises Corporation|President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC)]] of [[Taiwan]], also a licensee of 7-Eleven, purchased the majority shares of PSC and thus formed a strategic alliance for the convenience store industry within the area. In February 2009, 7-Eleven has signed a non-exclusive contract with Chevron Philippines to open its stores in selected Caltex gas stations nationwide.<ref name="Chevron">{{cite magazine |first=Paul John |last=Cana |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/money/industry/7-eleven-in-the-philippines-facts-a00289-20210419 |title=5 Facts You Need to Know About 7-Eleven in the Philippines |magazine=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire Philippines]] |date=April 19, 2021 |access-date=July 12, 2021 |archive-date=July 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712110552/https://www.esquiremag.ph/money/industry/7-eleven-in-the-philippines-facts-a00289-20210419 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, they opened their first store outside of [[Luzon]] in [[Cebu City]], which soon expanded to the other parts of Cebu as well as its neighboring provinces.<ref name="Chevron"/> It was followed with the branch openings in [[Bacolod|Bacolod City]] in 2013, [[Iloilo City]] in 2014, [[Davao City]] and [[Cagayan de Oro]] in 2015. The number of stores eventually spread from these major cities to smaller towns and provinces near them. In February 2020, 7-Eleven and [[GCash]], the mobile wallet of [[Alipay]] and [[Globe Telecom|Globe]], have teamed up for the introduction of a new payment option for physical purchases: scan-to-pay (STP) via a barcode feature in the GCash app. This enables the customers to generate their unique barcodes through the GCash app and allow the cashier to scan their barcodes to complete the transaction.<ref>{{cite news |first=Doris D. |last=Abadilla |url=https://business.inquirer.net/291160/gcash-7-eleven-team-up-in-cashless-race|title=GCash, 7-Eleven team up in cashless race |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |date=February 24, 2020 |access-date=July 11, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521125229/https://business.inquirer.net/291160/gcash-7-eleven-team-up-in-cashless-race |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, due to the effect of [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in the Philippines, the Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC) slashed the store openings to 200 from the original 400 stores planned to be open due to financial difficulties from the growing pandemic situation.<ref>{{cite news |first=Bernie C. |last=Magkilat|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/05/7-eleven-slashes-store-opening-this-year/ |title=7-Eleven slashes store opening this year |work=[[Manila Bulletin]] |date=July 5, 2020 |access-date=July 12, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521125231/https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/05/7-eleven-slashes-store-opening-this-year/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On July 11, 2021, coinciding with the 94th founding anniversary of the convenience store chain, 7-Eleven Philippines opened its 3,000th store in [[Meycauayan, Bulacan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on-the-radar/2021/07/05/2108684/7-elevens-birthday-sale-has-over-250-items-50-off-deals-low-p7|title=7-Eleven's Birthday Sale has over 250 items at 50% off, deals for as low as P7|website=[[The Philippine Star]]|date=July 5, 2021|access-date=July 12, 2021|archive-date=July 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712110550/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on-the-radar/2021/07/05/2108684/7-elevens-birthday-sale-has-over-250-items-50-off-deals-low-p7|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 15, 2024, as part of 7-Eleven Philippines' 40th year of operations, they opened their milestone 4,000th store in Newport, Makati City.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://business.inquirer.net/485115/7-eleven-operator-celebrates-4000-store-milestone-in-ph|title=7-Eleven operator celebrates 4,000-store milestone in PH|date=October 17, 2024|access-date=October 18, 2024|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|first=Alden M.|last=Monzon}}</ref> ====Singapore==== [[File:Bugis 7-Eleven 11-11-2023.jpg|thumb|A 7-Eleven store in [[Bugis, Singapore|Bugis]], Singapore]] In Singapore, 7-Eleven forms the largest chain of [[convenience stores]] island-wide. There are 393 7-Eleven stores in the country as of February 2018. Stores in Singapore are operated by [[DFI Retail Group]] (formerly Dairy Farm International Holdings), franchised under a licensing agreement with 7-Eleven Incorporated. The first 7-Eleven store in Singapore was opened along Upper Changi Road in June 1983,<ref>{{cite news |title=First 7-Eleven store opens |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/singmonitor19830616-1.2.8.1?qt=7-eleven&q=7-eleven |work=Singapore Monitor |date=June 16, 1983}}</ref> and in 1986 the first franchised 7-Eleven store (under the [[Jardines (company)|Jardines]]) was opened. The license was then acquired by [[Cold Storage (supermarket)|Cold Storage]] Singapore, a subsidiary of the [[DFI Retail Group|Dairy Farm Group]], in 1989. In 2006, [[Shell plc|Shell Singapore]] and 7-Eleven agreed to rebrand all 68 of its Shell Select convenience stores into 7-Eleven. The partnership was terminated in October 2017, and the remaining 52 7-Eleven stores in Shell petrol stations were gradually rebranded back into Shell Select.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/shell-to-end-partnership-with-7-eleven-chain|title=Shell to end partnership with 7-Eleven chain|first=Christopher|last=Tan|date=October 2, 2017|access-date=October 5, 2017|work=[[The Straits Times]]|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006111030/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/shell-to-end-partnership-with-7-eleven-chain|url-status=live}}</ref> ====South Korea==== [[File:7-Eleven store Gwangju-pyeongdong-SB shop 20190522 140530.jpg|thumb|7-Eleven store in [[Gwangsan-gu]], [[Gwangju]], South Korea]] 7-Eleven has a major presence in the Republic of Korea convenience store market, where it competes with [[CU (store)|CU]], [[GS25]] (formerly LG25), and independent competitors. There are 11,067 7-Eleven stores in the Republic of Korea; with only Japan and [[Thailand]] hosting more stores. The first 7-Eleven store in the Republic of Korea opened in May 1989 in [[Songpa-gu]] in [[Seoul]] with a franchise license under the [[Lotte Corporation|Lotte Group]]. In January 2010, Lotte Group acquired the [[Buy the Way]] convenience store chain and rebranded its 1,000 stores under the 7-Eleven brand. In 2021, 7-Eleven announced that it would be working with a South Korean nonprofit to create jobs and franchising opportunities for [[North Korean defectors]] in South Korea.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/04/01/South-Korea-defectors-7Eleven-jobs/4881617295026/?spt=su&or=btn_tw |title=7-Eleven to create jobs, franchise opportunities for North Korean defectors |first=Elizabeth |last=Shin |publisher=[[UPI]] |access-date=April 1, 2021 |archive-date=April 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401170606/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/04/01/South-Korea-defectors-7Eleven-jobs/4881617295026/?spt=su&or=btn_tw |url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2022, Lotte acquired the entire stake of [[Ministop]] Korea Co. for 313.37 billion won ($263 million). After acquisition, all the Ministop store were gradually converted to 7-Eleven.<ref>{{cite news |last=Yoon-seo |first=Lee |title=7-Eleven speeds up converting Ministop stores |work=[[The Korea Herald]] |date=21 December 2022 |url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221221000537 |access-date=1 March 2024}}</ref> ====Taiwan==== [[File:7 ELEVEn Outles in Sindian.jpg|thumb|Two 7-Eleven stores near the same intersection in [[Xindian District]], [[New Taipei City]], [[Taiwan]]]] 7-Eleven is the largest convenience store chain In [[Taiwan]], and is owned by [[Uni-President Enterprises Corporation|President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC)]]. The first fourteen stores opened in 1979, and struggled to make a profit. Southland Corporation partnered with Uni-President to modernise the stores. However, business was still slow, and Uni-President opted to stock Asian foods. In 1986, 7-Eleven made its first profit in Taiwan.<ref>{{cite news |first=Han |last=Cheung |title=Taiwan in Time: The fledgling days of 7-Eleven in Taiwan |work=[[Taipei Times]] |url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2018/02/04/2003687006/2 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |date=February 4, 2018 |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204124111/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2018/02/04/2003687006/2 |url-status=live}}</ref> The 5,000th store was opened in July 2014.<ref>{{cite news |first1=Maranda |last1=Hsu |first2=Lilian |last2=Wu |title=Taiwan's 5,000th 7-Eleven convenience store opens for business |agency=[[Central News Agency (Taiwan)]] |website=focustaiwan.tw |date=July 11, 2014 |url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201407110031.aspx |access-date=October 29, 2014 |archive-date=October 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029143302/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201407110031.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2018, an experimental and [[Automated convenience store|unstaffed shop]] branded the X-Store was opened.<ref>{{cite news |first=Keoni |last=Everington |title=7-Eleven Taiwan opens first unmanned 'X-Store' |work=[[Taiwan News]] |date=January 30, 2018 |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3352033 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130205456/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3352033 |url-status=live}}</ref> 7-Eleven announced plans to operate a combination store in partnership with [[Domino's Pizza]] in February 2019.<ref>{{cite news |first=Keoni |last=Everington |title=7-Eleven Taiwan to sell freshly-baked Domino's Pizza |work=[[Taiwan News]] |date=February 26, 2019 |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3646431 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228191818/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3646431 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Open chan Clock on Column of 7-Eleven Zentang Store 20160530.jpg|thumb|A 7-Eleven clock featuring cartoons of Open-Chan (right) and his friends (left)]] In the early 2000s, 7-Eleven and [[Dentsu]] introduced a corporate mascot named Open-Chan (Open 小將), an extraterrestrial dog who wears a rainbow-shaped crown from a fictional planet known as Planet Open to be a "cartoon spokesperson" for the store chain in Taiwan. Open-Chan quickly grew in popularity among Taiwanese children soon after its initial debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.7-11.com.tw/en/business/im.html |title=7-ELEVEN |website=7–11.com.tw |access-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207190010/http://www.7-11.com.tw/En/business/im.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Hsu |first=Eva Dou and Jenny W. |title=How Convenient: In Taiwan, the 24/7 Store Does It All |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |date=May 17, 2014 |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-taiwan-convenience-stores-have-big-selections-many-fans-1400293559 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724105833/https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-taiwan-convenience-stores-have-big-selections-many-fans-1400293559 |url-status=live}}</ref> After Open-Chan's subsequent rise to prominence in Taiwan, the character was even introduced in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |title=台湾のゆるキャラ「OPENちゃん」も和装で登場! 「日本台湾祭り2017」|lang=ja |trans-title=Taiwanese mascot character "OPEN-chan" also appears in Japanese clothes! "Japan Taiwan Festival 2017" |website=news.searchina.net |date= |url=http://news.searchina.net/id/1640156 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724142336/http://news.searchina.net/id/1640156 |url-status=live}}</ref> The unique convenience store culture formed by President Chain Store (7-Eleven in Taiwan) has become a part of [[Taiwanese culture]].<ref>{{Cite news |first=Zeng |last=Zhen |translator-first=Anne Sophie |translator-last=Goninet |title=Welcome To 7-Eleven Island: Unpacking Taiwan's Culture Of Convenience |work=[[The Economic Observer]] |via=[[Worldcrunch]] |date=2014-04-11 |url=https://worldcrunch.com/food-travel/welcome-to-7-eleven-island-unpacking-taiwan039s-culture-of-convenience |access-date=July 28, 2022 |archive-date=October 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001080113/https://worldcrunch.com/food-travel/welcome-to-7-eleven-island-unpacking-taiwan039s-culture-of-convenience |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Taiwan 7-Eleven Why So Special? Your Insiders Guide |website=ltl-taiwan.com |date=January 5, 2022 |url=https://ltl-taiwan.com/taiwan-7-eleven/ |access-date=July 28, 2022 |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627135047/https://ltl-taiwan.com/taiwan-7-eleven/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 7-Eleven Taiwan also operates an [[Mobile virtual network operator|MVNO]] called ibon mobile, which offers [[Prepaid mobile phone|prepaid]] and [[Postpaid mobile phone|postpaid]] SIM cards using the [[Far EasTone|FarEasTone]] network.<ref>{{cite web |first=Ernest |last=Adu |title=Ibon Mobile Taiwan Review: Way Faster Than Expected (+Speedtests) |website=phonetravelwiz.com |date=September 9, 2020 |url=https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/ibon-mobile-taiwan-review/ |access-date=January 2, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Jego |title=Ibon Mobile Taiwan Explored |website=phonetravelwiz.com |date=December 12, 2023 |url=https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/ibon-mobile-taiwan-explored/ |access-date=January 2, 2024}}</ref> ====Thailand==== {{Further information|CP All}} [[File:7-Eleven, Bangkok, Thailand.jpg|thumb|7-Eleven, [[Sukhumvit Road|Sukhumvit]] Soi 13, [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]]] The first Thai 7-Eleven opened on 1 June 1989 on [[Patpong|Patpong Road]] in Bangkok. The chain consists of both company-owned (45%) and franchised shops (55%).<ref name="PE-20200312">{{cite news |last=Kri-aksorn |first=Thammachart |title=Here's why Twitter users boycott 7-eleven |url=https://prachataienglish.com/node/8399 |access-date=2024-10-10 |work=[[Prachatai]] |date=March 12, 2020 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724105840/https://prachatai.com/english/node/8399 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[CP All|CP All Public Company Limited]], a listed subsidiary of the [[Charoen Pokphand]] Group Company, is the 7-Eleven owner and [[franchising|franchisor]] in [[Thailand]]; CP received the franchise rights for Thailand in 1988.<ref>{{cite news |title=CP planning 1.6b baht listing of Siam Makro |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |date=21 May 1994 |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19940521-1.2.19.8.9 |url-access=subscription |access-date=12 May 2024}}</ref> As of 2022, CP All has a total of 13,838 stores in Thailand,<ref>{{cite web |title=CP All 2022 Annual Report |url=https://www.cpall.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CP-ALL-ENG-AW-ALL-15-03-66-Low-res.pdf |access-date=October 5, 2023}}</ref> an increase from 12,432 in 2020.<ref name="PE-20200312" /> In 2018, 7-Eleven generated 335,532 million [[Thai baht|baht]] in income for CP.<ref name="PE-20200312" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Jitpleecheep |first=Pitsinee |title=7-Eleven poised to top 11,000 stores in 2018 |work=[[Bangkok Post]] |date=January 31, 2018 |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1404750/7-eleven-poised-to-top-11-000-stores-in-2018 |access-date=June 4, 2018 |archive-date=July 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715061338/https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1404750/7-eleven-poised-to-top-11-000-stores-in-2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> 7-Eleven holds a 70% market share in the [[convenience store]] category, opposed by some 7,000 other convenience stores (e.g., [[FamilyMart]]) and 400,000 "[[small business|mom and pop]]" shops.<ref name="PE-20200312" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Kyozuka |first=Tamaki |title=FamilyMart to double stores in Thailand, take on 7-Eleven |work=[[Nikkei Asia]] |date=November 15, 2016 |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/FamilyMart-to-double-stores-in-Thailand-take-on-7-Eleven |url-access=subscription |access-date=June 4, 2018 |archive-date=November 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109024822/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/FamilyMart-to-double-stores-in-Thailand-take-on-7-Eleven |url-status=live}}</ref> Thailand has the second largest number of 7-Eleven stores after Japan.<ref name="About 7-Eleven">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080731072739/http://www.7-eleven.com/AboutUs/InternationalLicensing/tabid/115/Default.aspx About 7-Eleven], 7-Eleven. Retrieved March 25, 2010.</ref> In an effort to reduce [[plastic pollution]] the parent company of 7-Eleven stores in Thailand, [[CP All|CP All Public Company]], announced their intent in November 2018 to reduce and eventually end the use of single-use plastic bags.<ref>{{cite news |title=7-Eleven stores to reduce the use of plastic bags |url=https://thethaiger.com/news/national/7-eleven-stores-to-reduce-the-use-of-plastic-bags |work=[[The Thaiger]] |date=November 8, 2018 |access-date=November 8, 2018 |archive-date=November 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109070724/https://thethaiger.com/news/national/7-eleven-stores-to-reduce-the-use-of-plastic-bags |url-status=live}}</ref> {{as of|January 2020}}, 7-Eleven—along with 42 other Thai retailers—will stop giving single-use plastic bags to customers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Major Thai stores to stop giving out plastic bags by 2020: minister |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-plastic/major-thai-stores-to-stop-giving-out-plastic-bags-by-2020-minister-idUSKBN1W915E |access-date=September 25, 2019 |work=[[Reuters]] |date=September 24, 2019 |archive-date=September 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925175337/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-plastic/major-thai-stores-to-stop-giving-out-plastic-bags-by-2020-minister-idUSKBN1W915E |url-status=live}}</ref> However, the use of plastic bags is still prevalent in many shops throughout the country,<ref>{{cite news |title=Plastic 'ban' flouted at shops |work=[[Bangkok Post]] |date=March 12, 2020 |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1876679/plastic-ban-flouted-at-shops |access-date=April 24, 2023 |archive-date=July 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715061336/https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1876679/plastic-ban-flouted-at-shops |url-status=live |last1=Hicks |first1=William }}</ref> as are [[plastic straws]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Enforce the plastic ban |work=[[Bangkok Post]] |date=2022-01-04 |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2241559/enforce-the-plastic-ban |access-date=2024-08-11}}</ref> ====United Arab Emirates==== Seven & I Holdings announced in June 2014 that they had agreed a contract with Seven Emirates Investment LLC to open the first Middle Eastern 7-Eleven in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] during the summer of 2015.<ref name="7-Eleven to open in Dubai">{{cite news |url=http://www.thenational.ae/business/industry-insights/retail/7eleven-to-open-in-dubai-next-year-first-in-middle-east |title=7-Eleven to open in Dubai next year, first in Middle East |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=June 17, 2014 |access-date=June 19, 2014 |first=Sananda |last=Sahoo |archive-date=June 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622151559/http://www.thenational.ae/business/industry-insights/retail/7eleven-to-open-in-dubai-next-year-first-in-middle-east |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="7-Eleven to Open Store in Dubai">{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/7-eleven-to-open-store-in-dubai-1402942024 |title=7-Eleven to Open Store in Dubai |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] | date=June 16, 2014 |access-date=June 19, 2014 |last=Armental |first=Maria |archive-date=January 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121164443/http://www.wsj.com/articles/7-eleven-to-open-store-in-dubai-1402942024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Seven & I Dubai">{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Chang-Ran |last2=Shimizu |first2=Ritsuko |title=Seven & i to open 7-Eleven in Dubai next year, first in Middle East |work=[[Reuters]] |date=June 17, 2014 |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/seveni-emirates-dubai-idINL4N0OY0TN20140617 |access-date=June 19, 2014 |archive-date=December 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224181007/http://in.reuters.com/article/seveni-emirates-dubai-idINL4N0OY0TN20140617 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The company also said that they had plans to open about 100 stores in the country by the end of 2017.<ref name="7-Eleven to open in Dubai" /><ref name="Seven & I Dubai"/> The first store was opened in October 2015. The country has 13 stores as of January 2018, but as of the 2020s, 7 Eleven has shut down and is now absent in Dubai until further notice. ====Vietnam==== The first 7-Eleven store in Vietnam opened on June 15, 2017, making Vietnam the 17th country to host the world's largest convenience store chain. Seven System Vietnam (SSV) is the Master Franchisee of the 7-Eleven convenience store system in Vietnam, based in Ho Chi Minh City.
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