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Nearly 7 in 10 SEA consumers prioritise essential purchases due to inflation

To cope with inflation, 69% are sticking to essential purchases, while 55% are cutting back on non-essentials.

Nearly 7 in 10 SEA consumers prioritise essential purchases due to inflation

To cope with inflation, 69% are sticking to essential purchases, while 55% are cutting back on non-essentials.

‘Total experience’ strategy enhances customer, employee satisfaction

Fostering seamless customer experiences through innovative omnichannel strategies.

Fintech security advances combat online payment fraud

Innovations enhance consumer confidence in digital transactions.

DCS Innov leads blockchain revolution in APAC payments

Next generation payments is very much focused on blockchain technology.

Art tops luxury investment index in 2023: Knight Frank

It is the only sector that posted double-digit growth with an 11% price increase.

Wilcon Depot's net income dips 9.5% YoY on rising expenses

This is despite a 3.1% growth due to sales from new stores.

Alternative payments lead China's e-commerce with 67.3% share

Bank transfers and payment cards hold a 14.9% share of e-commerce transactions.

1 in 2 shoppers plan to boost online shopping: Airwallex

Around 61% of consumers perceived international merchants as trustworthy. 

Coca-Cola Singapore installs robotic automation for assembly and packing lines

It features a smart vision detection system and an expandable end-of-arm tool for increased efficiency.

Aris Maroulis named TUMI VP for Asia-Pacific and Middle East

He will spearhead the brand's operations and business development in Hong Kong.

Boomers seen as untapped, accessible market in e-commerce

Boomers' online spending power underutilised in ads.

Decathlon and Carousell launch official second-hand bike store

The Official Decathlon Carousell Store allows users to buy and sell second-hand bicycles.

Sephora to exit South Korean market in May

It will gradually end its online, mobile app, and offline operations.

China Jo-Jo Drugstores meets Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement

This follows the company's failure to maintain a $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive trading days.

China leads US apparel market despite shipment decline

The Asian country's shipment volume was down by 18%.

Brady Brewer named Starbucks International CEO

He will oversee the teams in APAC, EMEA, Japan and LAC.