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Retail Asia05/07/2021
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Instagram is getting an Exclusive Stories feature

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Instagram has been busy with a string of initiatives lately to boost its social media platform and capitalize on monetization techniques. The latest of these is a new “Exclusive Stories” feature, which was discovered by reverse engineer and full-stack Android developer Alessandro Paluzzi. The code Paluzzi found shows the layout of the future option to […]
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Retail Asia05/07/2021
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7-Eleven settles franchisee class actions

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7-Eleven has agreed to settle franchisee class actions following mediation. A statement from the convenience chain confirmed the settlement but gave no insight into the details of the agreement. “7-Eleven can confirm that a non-binding in-principle agreement to settle the class actions has been reached, subject to terms of a settlement deed being agreed and […]
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Retail Asia02/07/2021
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Google Assistant is secretly listening to you, it turns out

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In a strange turn of events, Google allegedly confirmed that Google Assistant on your phone or smart speaker may be recording your audio without your knowledge, but just “at times”. Google representatives on Tuesday told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology that Google employees listen to some recordings of conversations between users and Google Assistant. Back in 2019, […]
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Retail Asia02/07/2021
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WhatsApp gets View Once messages in its beta version

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Last year, Facebook introduced Vanish Mode to Messenger and Instagram, a feature that allows users to send ephemeral messages. Now, the company is extending the feature to WhatsApp, and it is already available in the app’s beta version. The Vanish Mode in WhatApp has been dubbed “View Once”. Before you send a photo, video, or […]
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Retail Asia01/07/2021
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Cebu Pacific cautiously optimistic on 2022 recovery

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Budget carrier Cebu Pacific, operated by Cebu Air, Inc., is sticking to its forecast of returning to pre-pandemic levels next year, saying it is “cautiously optimistic” given the current pace of vaccine rollout in the country. “To be honest, initially, when it started rolling out and we were monitoring the inoculation rate, we were pleasantly […]
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Retail Asia01/07/2021
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Hong Kong retail sales rise 10.5 percent in May

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Hong Kong retail sales rose 10.5 percent in May from a year earlier, the fourth consecutive monthly gain, boosted by an easing Covid-19 threat. But the growth lagged pre-pandemic levels as inbound tourism is at a halt and global travel restrictions linger. Sales climbed to HK$29.6 billion (US$3.81 billion), government data showed on Wednesday. That […]
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Retail Asia30/06/2021
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7-Eleven will invest $15m+ in Far North Queensland

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7-Eleven is investing in Far North Queensland for the first time, with about 15 stores expected to open in the region over the next two years. General manager – channel, Braeden Lord, said exact locations have not yet been chosen. “We are continuing to work with landlords and developers to identify opportunities to secure the right […]
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Retail Asia30/06/2021
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Vietjet eyes 15 pct stake sale

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Budget carrier Vietjet Air plans to sell a 15 percent stake in a private placement. It plans to sell 81 million shares at the average price of at least the last 10 sessions on the stock market but has not disclosed the timing or buyer’s identity. As of Tuesday, the average figure was VND115,700 ($5.02), […]
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Retail Asia28/06/2021
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Vietnam economy to expand 6.7 pct in 2021

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Singaporean lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) forecast Vietnam’s GDP would grow by 6.7 percent this year. It said Vietnam’s economic growth trajectory remained on track, with exports in the first five months growing 35.5 percent year-on-year, while imports rose 54 percent. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows remain upbeat so far in 2021, a reflection of […]
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Retail Asia28/06/2021
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Cebu hoteliers ink pact with AirAsia

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Philippines AirAsia inked a partnership with the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) to help boost tourism and economic recovery in Cebu at a ceremony hosted last Friday. Under the Memorandum of Agreement, the Malaysian carrier will become the official airline partner of HRRAC’s hotel members to revitalize the tourism sector and economy […]
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Retail Asia28/06/2021
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Nextdoor will help you get that COVID-19 jab

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According to the CDC, about 53% of Americans have received their first COVID-19 shot, and 45% are fully vaccinated. While these numbers are pretty impressive, they’re still far from the 80-85% needed for us to say goodbye to this darn virus once and for all. Earlier this year, Uber partnered with Walgreens to offer vaccination appointments and also drive people […]
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