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Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is expected to have a company valuation of roughly $25 billion in its upcoming Hong Kong initial public offering…
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Nestlé Targets GLP-1 Drug Users with AI-Driven Nutritional Products, Expands Asia Offerings
Nestlé is transforming the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications into a commercial opportunity by developing specialised products for consumers taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The company is using artificial intelligence and nutritional science to…
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Korea’s Chief Trade Negotiator Dismissed Amid Escalating US Tariff Pressure
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Singapore’s Rubber King Dynasty Sells Prime District Plot for $453M, Paving Way for Residential Development
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Thailand Struggles with Lowest Economic Growth Amid Southeast Asian Titans: Rising Energy Prices Blamed
Thailand’s economy, one of the six largest in Southeast Asia, experienced sluggish growth in the second quarter, trailing behind its regional counterparts. The meager 1.9% growth rate, as compared to the first quarter’s 2.8% expansion, was largely influenced…
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Bentley Unveils Sneak Peek of Torcal EV’s Interior, Marrying Tradition and Innovation Ahead of September Debut
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China’s Smaller Cities Drive Premium Retail Demand Amid Overall Weakness
Despite a general slowdown in China’s consumer spending, a surprising surge in demand for premium goods and services is emerging from the nation’s smaller, often overlooked cities, presenting new opportunities for…
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Retailers Strive for AI Traffic Boosts without Sacrificing Customer Data Security
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Boosting Retail Margins: Uniting Fragmented Product Data through AI
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Inventory Accuracy and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
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Kevin Murphy Grows Marketplace Revenue 141% with Pattern
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Amazon, Temu and Shein to Dominate Australia’s Marketplace Sector at the Expense of Local Competition
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