Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), in collaboration with Nokia and NVIDIA, has initiated a research center in Surabaya that concentrates on developing AI-powered radio access networks (RAN). This project marks the first Nokia-NVIDIA AI-RAN research site in Asia…
The latest figures reveal a dynamic shift in the Asian retail landscape as Indonesia’s retail sales continue their upward trajectory, fueled primarily by a surge in consumers embracing e-commerce. According to the most recent report from the Indonesian…
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…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across Asia through generative content, intelligent automation, and rapid decision-making. However, this swift advancement also exposes enterprises to an alarming surge in cyber threats. The Alarming…
In the face of a tumultuous global economic landscape, Asia’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market demonstrated resilience in the first quarter of 2025, expanding by 2.8% year-on-year. The growth was primarily fueled by robust performances in the food,…
As major sales events reshape Asia’s retail landscape, brands must prepare for a surge in online purchases—and the subsequent rise in retail returns. With processing costs climbing and consumer expectations for seamless experiences higher than ever, efficient…
According to research by GlobalData, this growth is attributed to significant revenue contributions from cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), alongside robust demand from the manufacturing, retail, banking,…
Pattern, global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator, has announced the launch of Pattern Recovery, a new service designed to help Australian brands optimise their Amazon marketplace presence and safeguard past and future profitability. As Australia’s most…
Last month over 5,000 people attended the first ever NRF APAC event in Singapore and the post analysis after three days of presentations from leaders in retail, supply chain and IT is that innovation is the key to growth now more than ever. While challenges…
In a world first, Prime Day Australia will run for six days this year (Tuesday, July 16 at 12.01am AEST to Sunday, July 21), with significant growth predicted for 2024, according to new research from global marketplace leader, Pattern. Data from Pattern shows…
The retail industry is facing a critical juncture where consumers are experiencing a disconnect between their shopping expectations and the in-store reality. As global retail markets continue to evolve, the industry grapples with the challenges of rolling out…
The global energy drinks market’s value reached $62.89 billion in 2023, posting a 7.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), with the strategic addition of new flavours emerging as a key trend. According to The Business Research Company, the increased…
Pattern, the world’s leading ecommerce accelerator, has announced Australian brands now have free access to its new Digital Shelf tool. Pattern’s Digital Shelf tool helps brands take advantage of AI-powered algorithms and extensive data resources to identify…
Increased IT budgets and adoption of new mobile devices signal the need for companies to manage aggressive digital transformation, but manual workflows persist, exposing security risks The distributed workforce now exists beyond the rise of hybrid, flexible…
The Asian retail landscape is significantly challenged today. With supply chain issues impacting on stock levels, increasing volumes of returns and increased customer expectations in relation to online deliveries – local brands will have a hard time in…
The Vingroup Corporation (VIC), Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, has set up a new firm – VinBigData Jsc – with a chartered capital of VND470.8 billion ($20.29 million). The group will hold a 99 percent stake in the new company. The formation of…