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Fast Retailing, the Japanese firm that owns the popular clothing brand Uniqlo, reported a 45.7% quarterly profit surge, despite facing challenges from the Iran war’s impact on supply chains and logistics. Achieving this milestone puts the company on track for…
In Tuesday’s quarterly report, Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce behemoth, exceeded analysts’ revenue predictions. This success was primarily attributed to the company’s significant investments in one-hour delivery services, which attracted more users to its…
The American multinational technology company, Apple, is experiencing a significant surge in iPhone sales. However, what’s particularly noteworthy is the increasing popularity of their laptops. Indeed, in the third quarter of the year, sales of Macs have…
Fast Retailing, the parent of the Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo, has reduced forecasts for its full-year operating profit by 11 percent. The Japanese company says its business has been adversely affected by protests in Hong Kong and a trade war…
In 2014 Singapore was one of the first countries in the world to build a 27/7, real-time interbank fund transfer system, called Fast. However, cash in circulation is 8.8% of GDP, compared to 4.4% in Australia and 2.12% in Sweden. Nearly 13 cheques per person…
From quick meals to smartphones, from luxurious items to groceries, the best way China outlets — and what mainland consumers need to purchase — is altering quickly. The modifications are leaving overseas grocery store and hypermarket chains struggling to…
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