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Tourists visiting South Korea are increasingly opting for value-driven shopping experiences that align with their personal preferences, marking a departure from the previously popular high-end, large-scale purchases. This shift in consumer behaviour has been…
Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear company, has proposed offering its cutting-edge technology to assist in the construction of Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant. In a recent phone call, Rosatom’s CEO, Alexey Likhachev, assured Vietnamese Prime…
Analysts predict a 5% rise in Hong Kong residential property prices in 2026, spurred by demand from buyers from mainland China, potential interest rate cuts, and a decrease in unsold new apartments. Joseph Tsang Hon-ping, the chairman of JLL in Hong Kong,…
In response to global trends, Vietnam witnessed a reduction in gasoline prices on Thursday afternoon. The well-known fuel RON95 observed a decrease of 1.86% from the previous week, resulting in a new price of VND20,080 (US$0.76) per liter. Biofuel and Diesel…
Disney, a company known for fiercely guarding its characters and intellectual property, has forged a new path by entering into a three-year licensing agreement with OpenAI. Through this groundbreaking deal, users of OpenAI’s Sora platform will be able to…
Food labels are designed to facilitate healthier lifestyle choices. However, not all label systems are equally effective. Currently, a voluntary Health Star Rating system is in place in Australia, allowing food manufacturers to voluntarily label their…
Spotify is set to introduce its music video feature to premium subscribers in the United States and Canada. This new beta feature will allow users to seamlessly transition between audio and video with a simple touch. Although the feature is currently in the…
Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile $108.4 billion counteroffer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), threatening to eclipse the previous $73 billion cash and stock bid from Netflix. Paramount Skydance’s offer proposes $30 in cash for each share of WBD,…
South Korean company Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group, has entered into a technology transfer agreement with Thaco, a Vietnamese automaker. The deal will enable Thaco to manufacture rolling stock for metros and high-speed railway systems…
EhPlabs’ popular product, OxyShred, is broadening its range to include protein, with the introduction of OxyShred Lean Protein Bars and Lean Protein Shakes in Australia. OxyShred Lean Protein Bars The Lean Protein Bars are now available at Chemist Warehouse…
Lego has inaugurated its biggest retail outlet in Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea, with an objective to increase its attractiveness for millennial and Generation Z consumers. Store Overview The flagship location spans an expansive 396 square meters and showcases…
The cost of gasoline experienced a slight rise on Thursday afternoon, while the price of diesel continued to experience a significant decline. The widely used fuel, RON95, saw an increase of 2.3% from the previous week, resulting in a new price per litre of…
Recent data from the international payroll and HR platform, Deel, has highlighted five emerging trends that are set to significantly influence Singapore’s work culture and employee decision-making processes by 2026. These findings present a significant shift…
The popular streaming platform, Netflix, has recently discontinued a feature that allowed shows to be cast from mobile devices to the majority of contemporary televisions. The reasons behind the decision remain unexplained. Changes in Casting Accessibility…
Approximately 76,000 individuals, making up 3.1% of Singapore’s working populace, have experienced working overseas full-time for a minimum of six months. The primary locations for this international experience were China, the United States, and Malaysia. The…
As of Thursday afternoon, gasoline prices in Vietnam have reached their lowest point since October 23rd. The commonly used fuel, RON95, fell by 2.63% to VND20,000 (equivalent to US$0.76) per liter. Decreased Prices Across Fuel Types Along with RON95, the…
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