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Gleneagles Hospital Completes Hong Kong’s First 2 Histotripsy Cancer Trials
Dr Neal Kassell of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation says global trials for pancreatic and brain cancers could yield major results within three years.
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Sarah ChenResearch
APAC Supplement Sales Reach $76 Billion in 2024, Lubrizol Reports
Research across China, Korea and Indonesia shows 66 per cent of Chinese women feel underserved by existing wellness products, while 87 per cent seek life-stage solutions.
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.
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.
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.
Wei ZhangResearch
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 retailers.
Maria SantosResearch
Immersive Retail Revolution: How Ar And Vr Are Transforming Asia’s Shopping Experience
As the retail landscape in Asia continues to evolve, a new wave of technology is redefining how consumers engage with brands. A recent report from tech analysts reveals that immersive shopping experiences, powered by augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality…
Rajiv MenonResearch
China’s Credit and Charge Payments Market Expected to Expand 2.4% by 2025, Says GlobalData
China’s credit and charge card payments market is gearing up for a rebound, with a projected growth of 2.4%, potentially reaching an impressive CNY38.4 trillion (approximately $5.3 trillion) by 2025. This forecast comes from GlobalData, a leading data and…
Aiko TanakaResearch
Shaping Retail: The Rising Influence Of Social Media And Sustainability In China’s Consumer Market
China’s retail landscape continues to shift, thanks in part to the rapid rise of influencer marketing and e-commerce innovations. The impact of social media influencers on consumer behavior is shaping how brands connect with the younger demographic, pushing…
Aiko TanakaResearch
Combating Deepfake Disruption in Asia
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…
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Australia Restricts DeepSeek AI on Government Devices
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…
Wei ZhangResearch
China retail is rapidly changing, brands need to adopt
China is ahead of the curve in its recovery from the recent COVID-19 outbreak, with many provinces slowly returning to normal levels of activity. Factories are restarting production and consumers are beginning to spend again. However, the crisis has had a…
Rajiv MenonResearch
How China retail is emerging from the coronavirus crisis
Savills China Retail predicts a full recovery of the country’s retail sector post coronavirus will probably happen in the second half of the year. In a perspective on China retail’s recovery from the crisis, the real estate company describes the blossoming…
Aiko TanakaResearch
China will drive massive global e-commerce transaction growth by 2024
Chinese growth will drive e-commerce transaction values up 43 per cent to US$4.8 trillion by 2024, according to new reporting by Juniper Research. The research showed Chinese e-commerce undergoing 62 per cent value growth over the next four years, bolstering…
Sarah ChenResearch
Chinese consumers embraced voice ordering on Singles Day
More than 1 million orders were placed and processed through voice command via Alibaba’s Tmall Genie during its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival on Monday. The smart speaker was used to purchase items throughout the day – including 810,000 eggs, 1.4 million…
Aiko TanakaResearch
Alibaba’s Singles Day next week will be ‘grander than ever’ predicts analyst
While eye-popping sales numbers have become routine for Alibaba’s Singles Day on 11.11, Forrester senior analyst Xiaofeng Wang expects this year’s event will be “grander than ever in terms of scale and reach innovations, and social responsibility”. Singles’…