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The bustling city of Hong Kong is all set to welcome its inaugural 24-hour convenience store managed entirely by a humanoid robot. This groundbreaking project denotes the initial venture outside Mainland China for Beijing-based robotics firm, Galbot. Situated…
Korean beauty giant Laneige has recently unveiled its first worldwide flagship store, located in the heart of Seoul’s Myeongdong district. This landmark opening underscores the increasing significance of technology and personalization in the retail beauty…
Manulife Singapore is intensifying its commitment to preventative healthcare and lifespan enhancement solutions via a new partnership with Guardant Health, a precision oncology expert. This strategy makes Manulife the pioneer insurance firm in Singapore to…
Ferrero, the global confectionery company, has announced an innovative addition to its Nutella product line – Nutella Peanut. This new flavor is the first to be introduced by the brand in over six decades. Nutella Peanut: A Groundbreaking Flavor Nutella…
Misto Holdings is set to broaden its reach in the Greater China region, bringing a multitude of Korean fashion brands to the rapidly growing market. The company’s portfolio consists of brands such as Matin Kim, Marithé+François Girbaud, Raive, and Rest &…
In recent years, technology firms have been reluctant to constrict minors’ access to their platforms, citing technical constraints, practicality issues, overreach, and security threats. However, an increasing number of governments are now viewing these…
In Vietnam, gasoline prices experienced a reduction on Thursday afternoon, echoing the recent drop in global rates. The widely used fuel, RON95, underwent a decrease of 0.43%, bringing its cost down to VND18,630 (US$0.71) per liter. In a similar trend, the…
The progressive evolution of digital ecosystems and escalating user demands for seamless high-speed connectivity have pushed Wi-Fi technology to new frontiers. The next significant milestone in wireless networking is the emergence of Wi-Fi 7, grounded in the…
In Asia, the evolution of urban mobility is accelerating with the advent of robotaxis, which are autonomous vehicles that offer ride-hailing services with minimal to no human involvement. The progress in this field is fueled by advancements in artificial…
Audi has officially launched the Audi Revolut F1 Team, an exciting development that firmly establishes the German manufacturer’s presence in Formula One and emphasizes the increasing strategic significance of fintech partnerships in international sports. The…
The National Assembly of Vietnam has directed the government to construct a strategic plan for establishing a gold trading exchange. This endeavor is in response to the escalating prices of gold and aims to control and regulate the bullion market. The Need…
The Kingdom of Bhutan is preparing to launch one of the first-ever sovereign-backed gold tokens, a groundbreaking move that places it at the forefront of governmental digital asset innovation. This bold step signifies the country’s attempt to combine…
Swedish multinational clothing-retail company H&M is gearing up for a collaborative venture with renowned fashion designer Stella McCartney. This partnership comes as a celebration of their first collaboration that took place in November 2005, marking two…
Over the past decade, hashtags have stood as a vital feature of Instagram, rarely experiencing any significant changes since their introduction in 2011. However, Meta, the tech giant behind Instagram, is in the process of testing what could potentially be the…
The Thailand-based fashion label Pomelo recently entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with FJ Benjamin for operations in Malaysia. The arrangement, set to last an initial five years with an option for a five-year extension, provides FJ Benjamin…
Singapore’s financial technology (fintech) industry is advancing into a new phase of sophistication. This phase is characterized by the embracement of artificial intelligence (AI), the introduction of stricter regulations, and an increasing focus on regional…