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ReportAug 25Aiko Tanaka1 min read
Human Connection Remains Key Driver for Purchases in Southeast Asia Retail, Despite AI Growth
Despite the rise of artificial intelligence, personal trust continues to be the most significant factor influencing consumer purchases in Southeast Asia’s US$219 billion market. Retailers are finding that human…
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Brands Step up Fandom Marketing as Gaming and BookTok Spur Billions in Retail Sales
Aug 25Rajiv Menon2 min
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Australian Retailers Face Margin Squeeze as 59% of Shoppers Shun Full Price
Aug 25Aiko Tanaka2 min
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Human Trust Remains Key Driver for Southeast Asia E-Commerce Amid Rising AI Adoption
Aug 21Maria Santos2 min
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Filipinos Tighten Belts as Financial Pressures Mount, Study Finds
Aug 20Sarah Chen2 min
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