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Finance
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Consumer Demand: Unveiling Innovators in Swiss Finance Sector

As the financial landscape evolves, recognizing the innovators at the forefront of change has never been more crucial. The AssetAwards 2025 is here to celebrate the leaders driving advancements across three distinct categories: alternative investments,…

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Telecom
2 min read

Indosat Surges Ahead with Rising ARPU and Bold AI Ambitions

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) reported positive results in the first quarter of 2025, despite facing tough competition in the industry. The company’s success is due to its disciplined approach and dedication to supporting Indonesia’s digital…

Google Messages
General
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Google Messages is testing an easier way to send multiple images

Google Messages, the default messaging app for most Android devices, offers a reliable and consistent experience when sending text messages. However, compared to other messaging apps, it does lack in certain areas pertaining to multimedia, such as when…

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Fashion
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New Balance introduces new retail concept to Singapore

New Balance recently opened a concept store in Singapore, featuring a Volumental 3D foot scanner in the fitting area. Since partnering with Volumental in 2017, the retailer says that it has scanned the feet of more than one million shoppers worldwide. The…

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General
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Pinduoduo named top logistics company for farm-to-fork innovation

Chinese agriculture platform Pinduoduo was named one of the top 10 innovative logistics companies in Fast Company’s 2022 annual rankings for its work on a new logistics system for handling agricultural products. Pinduoduo operates an e-commerce platform that…

Huawei
Telecom
3 min read

Malaysia PM launches Huawei’s Customer Solution Innovation Center

The newly refurbished and upgraded Huawei Customer Solution Innovation Center (CSIC) has been officially launched by prime minister, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob, as part of celebrations to commemorate Huawei’s 20th anniversary in Malaysia. The…

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Fashion
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Nike opens House of Innovation in Paris, France

Nike has opened the brand’s largest House of Innovation yet, in Paris, focusing on delivering a digital retail experience. Located at number 79 on the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysees, the House of Innovation 002 spans four floors and occupies a 2400sqm area.…

Startup
Research
3 min read

A long road ahead for young Pakistani tech innovators

Omar Majid Warraich knew his idea could help thousands earn more from their crops, but the problem was he did not know how to execute it. “As a start-up, you tend to need advice about the dos and don’ts, when to pitch an idea, what to pitch to investors,…

digital readiness
Research
2 min read

Digital innovation driving change in beauty-care retailing

During the recent Singles’ Day sales, more than 1 million orders were placed and processed through voice command via Alibaba’s Tmall Genie. What do such observations mean for beauty-care retailing? Besides increasing digital savviness, the adoption of voice…

Research
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Three innovations Asian retailers are prioritising for next year

New innovative approaches are required for retailers to continue to meet the lofty expectations of today’s connected consumers. Inside Retail’s Top 50 innovative retail leaders ranking is testament to the progress that is being made in Hong Kong. But what…

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Fashion
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H&M Foundation opens Global Change Award for innovation

Non-profit H&M Foundation has opened the fifth round of its innovation challenge Global Change Award. The award is an attempt to move the needle in a space where global consumption of textiles and shoes are on track to increase by 65 percent on 2015 levels by…