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Thai Companies to Boost AI Spending 44% to US$26 Million
A study by Oxford Economics and SAP finds enterprise AI budgets in Thailand will climb from US$18.3 million to over US$26 million within two years.
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Aiko TanakaResearch
China Migrant Worker Reforms Could Unlock US$95 Billion in Spending
Urban migrant households save 54 per cent of their income on average compared with 36 per cent for registered residents, according to HSBC.
Minjun ParkResearch
Over 60 per Cent of Black Friday Shoppers Pre-Plan Holiday Purchases
Research from PwC and Retail Safari shows 64 per cent of holiday budgets remain unspent entering November, even as 55 per cent of buyers target Black Friday.
Maria SantosResearch
91 Per Cent of Australian Consumers Switch Brands for Better Offers
A report by Shop ANZ and Vypr found 79 per cent of shoppers visited a different retailer for an offer, while 81 per cent say price matters more than a year ago.
Rajiv MenonResearch
Australian Retail Health Index Drops to Negative 1.07 as Insolvencies Rise
A quarterly fall of 11.4 per cent in consumer sentiment pushed 254 Australian retailers into insolvency as job vacancies dropped.
Rajiv MenonResearch
Singapore Retail Sales Growth Slows to 1.5% in July as Luxury Holds Firm
Singapore retail sales excluding motor vehicles reached SG$3.7 billion in July as sporting goods and jewellery offset drops in grocery and department stores.
Maria SantosResearch
87% Of Australians Have AI Privacy Concerns, Report Finds
Research discussed at a Diebold Nixdorf roundtable shows only 5 per cent of Australians trust AI companies as retailers roll out automated checkouts.
Wei ZhangResearch
World Bank Urges Thailand to Lift 12% AI Adoption Rate for 2037 Goal
The country must raise annual per capita real GDP growth from 2.2 per cent to 5.4 per cent while spreading digital tools beyond Bangkok.
Maria SantosResearch
Japan Retail Sales Rise 4.0% in July as Department Stores Beat Formats
Department store revenue climbed 4.3 per cent even as nationwide apparel sales dropped 6.6 per cent during the month.
Minjun ParkResearch
Ghost Month Slows Philippine Property Deals and Major Consumer Purchases
Cultural observances during the seventh lunar month push Philippine buyers to defer property deals and major life purchases rather than abandon them.
Wei ZhangResearch
Video Commerce Captures 20 per Cent of Southeast Asia E-Commerce GMV
Livestreaming now drives a fifth of regional online sales, pushing consumer brands to overhaul platform dependency and manage rising return rates.
Maria SantosResearch
Australian Shoppers Trust AI Recommendations over In-Store Retail Staff
New consumer research reveals Australian buyers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools rather than floor staff for retail product guidance.
Rajiv MenonResearch
Australian Retail Profit Lags Sales as Hidden Operating Costs Bite Margins
Operating profit across Australian retail grew at nearly half the pace of sales revenue, exposing deep margin leaks in inventory holding and returns.
Wei ZhangResearch
Global Carton Tape Demand to Grow up to 6 Percent Annually Through 2035
Surging parcel volumes across Asian e-commerce networks and production shifts to Southeast Asia are driving steady consumption of clear polypropylene carton tape through 2035.
Maria SantosResearch
AI Retail Assistant Spending to Reach USD 22.4 Billion by 2036
South Korea and Japan will outpace US growth rates as retailers link conversational tools directly to inventory forecasting and mobile apps.
Aiko TanakaResearch
China and India Lead Global Quick Commerce with Adoption Past 80 per Cent
Rapid fulfillment reshapes grocery baskets across Asia while North American adoption languishes at just 3 per cent.