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In a pioneering move, Visa and Chinese fintech company, Lianlian, have successfully completed the first-ever business-to-business (B2B) transaction facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI) in Greater China. The transaction, which marks significant progress…
The renowned K-beauty brand, Lunabella, has recently established its first flagship in Europe, labelled as W Lunabella, located in the prestigious Le Marais district of Paris. The Vision of W Lunabella W Lunabella aims to be a one-stop-shop for total beauty…
Singapore has made a bold move towards mainstream digital finance through the launch of its first tokenized retail fund. The innovative initiative, the result of a collaboration between Franklin Templeton and DBS Bank, offers a US dollar short-term money…
Ho Nhan, the esteemed CEO of Nanogen and a trailblazer in Vietnam’s quest for a Covid-19 vaccine, has passed away at the age of 59. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news early Tuesday, creating a void in the burgeoning biotechnology landscape of…
The firm is looking to replicate the European success of its Apex platform – which powers fintech unicorns including Revolut, Monzo and Starling Bank – in the region. Global Processing Services (GPS) has opened its new regional headquarters in Singapore,…
Hong Kong online beauty pioneer Strawberrynet is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since its launch in 1998, the e-commerce retailer has expanded to sell to more than 200 markets in 38 languages, with 24-seven pick and pack and customer services. The…
Yahoo’s chief executive Marissa Mayer resigned as Verizon finalized the $4.48 billion deal. Internet pioneer Yahoo ended its two-decade run as an independent company on Tuesday, completing the sale of its core online assets to telecom giant Verizon. Yahoo’s…
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