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The antiquated systems of cross-border payments are imposing a substantial financial burden on businesses in Singapore, confining billions of dollars in operational capital and diminishing economic efficiency. This is according to recent research conducted by…
FedEx, a leading global express transportation company, has recently disclosed significant insights from its Asia Pacific (APAC) research. The study examines consumer and business perspectives on sustainability and international trade, spotlighting key areas…
Over half of South Korean consumers who inadvertently buy counterfeit products online do not pursue refunds, according to a recent survey by the Korea Consumer Agency. The respondents pointed to complex refund procedures and nominal sums involved as the main…
Malware caused Vietnamese users damage worth VND20.89 trillion ($900.8 million) last year, up 40 percent year-on-year. The surge came with the rising number of computers contaminated with malware from advanced persistent threats (APT), according to a report…
Thanks that lack measures to withstand cyberattacks risk up to 65 percent of their quarterly profits, according to a recent stress test study by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Direct and indirect impact from cyberattacks against banks are estimated to…
New research reveals 75 per cent of shoppers prefer live-agent support for customer service verses 25 per cent support for self service and chatbots. The research, from cloud contact-centre operator NewVoiceMedia, identified consumer concerns about sharing…
Internet penetration increased by 10% in the last 12 months to hit 3.773 billion, or 50% of the world’s population, according to a report from social media management platform Hootsuite and social media agency We Are Social. The report also showed that global…
Dozens of domestic workers attended a course at Sanggar Kegiatan Belajar in Malang City on Tuesday. The course for domestic workers was held by the Institute for Community Research and Development (LPKP) Malang chapter and the International Labour…
In a nascent marketplace where local brands hold their own against foreign competitors, Apple has emerged as the most differentiated brand whereas local telecom player MPT ranks as the most loved. Brands like mobile provider Telenor have also earned…
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