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Bitcoin mining
Finance
1 min read

Bitcoin Suisse Partners With Lukka

The Swiss crypto services provider will use the US crypto data specialist’s enterprise software to manage transaction data. Swiss crypto Bitcoin Suisse is partnering with US crypto software and data specialist Lukka to support its middle and back office…

UBS Bank scaled
Finance
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UBS Secures New Office Space in Hong Kong

Switzerland’s largest bank will lease 250,000 square feet of new office space in Hong Kong outside the traditional central business district. Swiss banking giant UBS will lease 250,000 square feet of new office space in Hong Kong, according to a statement by…

Muji fresh store Osaka fruits
General
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Muji launches under 500 yen store concept

Ryohin Keikaku Co., which operates MUJI, opened a new type of store called MUJI 500 at JR Mitaka Station in Mitaka, Tokyo, on Friday. The new store mainly sells daily necessities for ¥500 or less. The percentage of items priced under ¥500 at the new shop is…

5G
Telecom
4 min read

Asia Pacific Spotlights on 5G for Growth

As a region, Asia Pacific is poised to become the fast-growing in terms of 5G adoption. Representing two-thirds of the global population, GSMA reports that 5G mobile connections will grow by about 150 million to reach 1,789 million subscribers in 2025. Of…

globe philippines
Finance
1 min read

Globe Backs Digitalization Plans Of New Philippine Government

Globe Telecom has announced that it supports the digitalization plans of the Philippines’ new administration. One of the leading digital solutions providers, Globe stated that it is ready to collaborate with the government to provide its industry leading…

VR
Telecom
2 min read

APAC AR/VR Spending to Reach $16.6b by 2026

Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) (APEJ) spending on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies will grow with a CAGR of 42.4% from 2021 to 26 and reach $16.6 billion by 2026, according to a report by the IDC. The penetration of the…

Korea Airport Retailers
General
1 min read

Apac tipped to fuel global airport retail market recovery

Asia Pacific’s airport retail market is projected to grow to US$33.8 billion by 2026, driving the global market to $63.4 billion thanks to a compound annual growth rate of 7.8 percent. According to GlobalData, the growth will be driven by the increase in…

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General
1 min read

Singapore’s Raffles City to boast 50 new stores after revamp

More than 50 new brands, including specialty stores and experiential concepts, will enter the revamped Raffles City shopping centre later this year. The renovation of a 111,000sqft area across Levels 1 to 3 is scheduled to complete in the fourth quarter of…

Casino Vietnam
General
4 min read

What Type of Gambling Is Most Popular in Asia?

Gambling is illegal in many places around the globe. In certain jurisdictions, casinos are the only sites where gambling is permitted. With online apps, you can play your favourite casino games from the comfort of your own home and win real money. While…

satellite
Telecom
5 min read

Satellite innovations to raise digital inclusion in Asia Pacific

In the digital era, data consumption is poised to grow sharply. Yet, transmitting massive amounts of data is costly especially in locations lacking reliable terrestrial communications infrastructure. Telecom Review Asia speaks with Harsh Verma, Vice President…

Casino Vietnam
General
4 min read

5 Best Gambling Destinations in Asia

Planning a trip to Asia? You’re in luck! It just so happens that the region is home to the world’s top gambling destinations that easily rival the atmosphere of Las Vegas. From towering skyscrapers and all the way to luxury resorts, Asia is the place to be if…

Datacenter Djibouti
Telecom
4 min read

Asia Pacific outlook: Surge in data centers

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the Asia Pacific data center market is poised to become the world’s largest data center region over the next decade. In a 2022 report, Singapore takes the top data center spot in the Asia Pacific, and the second place…