Category: Research

Retail Asia15/04/2025
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In Asia, these risks are amplified by diverse linguistic landscapes, complex political environments, and a high penetration of mobile and digital services. According to Grand View Research, the global deepfake AI market size was estimated to be worth USD 562.8 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]

Retail Asia28/03/2025
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As major sales events reshape Asia’s retail landscape, brands must prepare for a surge in online purchases—and the subsequent rise in retail returns. With processing costs climbing and consumer expectations for seamless experiences higher than ever, efficient returns management has become essential for preserving margins and ensuring customer satisfaction. Across all retail sectors, the average […]

Retail Asia13/03/2025
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One of the biggest challenges farmers face is managing crops efficiently while dealing with environmental uncertainties. IoT-enabled crop monitoring systems use sensors to collect real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and pest activity. This data allows farmers to make informed decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, ultimately leading to healthier crops and higher […]

Retail Asia12/02/2025
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GlobalData’s research indicated that, in 2024, China accounted for approximately 20% of the digital health market in the Asia Pacific (APAC), reflecting the rising demand for innovations like DeepSeek in the healthcare field. Pratibha Thammanabhatla, a Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, noted, “The recent introduction of Qwen2.5-Max, Kimi k1.5, and DeepSeek demonstrates China’s expanding presence in the AI […]

Retail Asia10/02/2025
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Vietjet has signed a strategic partnership with OpenAirlines, a global leader in AI-driven airline fuel efficiency solutions. With this collaboration, Vietjet becomes the first airline in Vietnam to adopt SkyBreathe, an advanced AI-powered platform that analyses flight data to optimise fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions. With SkyBreathe, Vietjet will harness AI, big data algorithms, […]

Retail Asia07/02/2025
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Australia has prohibited the use of DeepSeek on all government devices due to concerns about security risks posed by the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has directed all government entities to stop using DeepSeek products, applications, and web services, and to remove any existing instances from Australian government […]

Retail Asia06/02/2025
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Australia’s marketplace sector is rapidly transforming, with Amazon strengthening its dominance, Wesfarmers closing Catch, and doubts growing around Temu and Shein, according to new research from ecommerce and marketplace accelerator, Pattern. The findings, published in Pattern’s ‘2025 Marketplace Consumer Report’, reveal that marketplaces are now an indispensable part of the online shopping ecosystem, with 94% […]

Retail Asia04/02/2025
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Google Sheets is getting a small but important update this week. The update includes some under-the-hood improvements that greatly enhances the app’s overall performance. After doubling the calculation speed in Google Sheets last year, the app is now getting some extra improvements for everyday actions. First off, the pasting data is now 50 percent faster when […]

Retail Asia09/01/2025
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Lifestyle brand Miniso is about to open its first theme park-style flagship store in Bangkok, Thailand. Located at Asiatique The Riverfront, the two-story, 600sqm space will feature more than 20 unique IP collections across various products, including plushies, toys, cosmetics, and stationery. The store will also introduce its Harry Potter collection to the country, showcased in a […]


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