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Meta is planning on introducing a message limit for both individual users and businesses on its platform, WhatsApp. This move is designed to deter messages being sent en masse to unknown contacts without eliciting a response. Details of the New Limit The tech…
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) of Singapore has been recognized as the leading pension system in the Asia-Pacific region, achieving an unprecedented A grade in a global index. This milestone marks Singapore as the first in the region to receive such a high…
Singapore’s adult commuters will soon face a 9-10 cent (0.07-0.08 USD) increase in their public bus and train fares per trip, corresponding to an overall public transport price increase of 5%. Rising fares from December 27 Starting from December 27, the base…
After a three-week decline, Vietnam’s petrol prices began to rebound on Thursday afternoon. The nation’s widely used fuel, RON95, experienced a 0.91% increase, bringing it to VND19,900 (US$0.76) per litre. Shifts in Fuel Prices Alongside the price increase of…
Ikea is expanding its presence in the Philippines by inaugurating its inaugural Plan and Order Shop through a strategic collaboration with Ayala Malls. This initiative aims to provide more convenient access to northern Metro Manila residents. The…
A recent study by Airwallex, an international financial platform, reveals an overlooked financial burden weighing heavily on Singapore’s workforce. The study shows that a significant portion of workers are spending a substantial amount of money on…
Marimekko, the iconic Finnish design company, is globally renowned for its fashion and home decor products featuring vivid, abstract prints designed to spread an ethos of joy and positivity. This lifestyle brand is an embodiment of timeless elegance and a…
A unique factory-themed concept store named “Tamagotchi Factory!” is preparing to open its doors in the Harajuku district of Tokyo. This venture is Bandai’s first permanent retail space since the shuttering of Tama Depa in 2017 and it comes in response to a…
Google Meet, the popular online conferencing platform, has introduced a game-changing feature: AI-driven makeup filters. Users can now choose from 12 different styles, ranging from subtle to dramatic, that lend an instant touch of refinement to their…
Apple Inc. is currently undergoing an extensive internal reshuffling due to the upcoming retirement of its longstanding Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jeff Williams. This strategic reorganization is prompting shifts in the leadership of key divisions such as…
Google Translate, as per the company’s claim, processes a staggering one trillion words every month. Due to the sheer volume and diversity of languages and words, inaccuracies in translation are inevitable. However, Google is testing a new feature for its…
Mark the 19th of November on your calendars, as the Grammy-winning R&B, hip-hop, and pop sensation, The Black Eyed Peas, are set to make a grand return to Hong Kong. The concert will take place at AXA Wonderland in West Kowloon. Back After Twenty Years Almost…
Vietnam is projected to have the most significant salary increase among Southeast Asian countries in 2025, with an estimated growth rate of 7.7%, according to a recent study by a leading global professional services firm. Salary Increase and Turnover Study…
Over the last week, various elements have shaped the worldwide oil and gasoline market. Among these factors are a smaller-than-predicted rise in oil production for November as stated by OPEC+, a deteriorating trend in global oil demand, as well as ongoing…
The 4th Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon provides an AI-powered video experience for 13,000 runners. For the first time in Vietnam, an AI video generator enabled every runner to create a personalised video to recreate their race experience Hanoi,…
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced the acquisition of US-based logistics technology company, Locus. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Ikea’s delivery services and facilitating a faster and more streamlined online shopping experience. The…
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