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Verint acquires OpinionLab to push digital customer engagement

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Verint Systems has extended its Customer Engagement Optimization portfolio through its acquisition of OpinionLab, a provider of continuous voice of the customer listening solutions that drive smarter, real-time digital engagement. OpinionLab solutions are…

China’s Ctrip is buying flight search company SkyScanner

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Skyscanner, the Scotland-based flight search company, has been acquired by Chinese online travel giant Ctrip for £1.4 billion, or approximately $1.74 billion. The deal is predominantly cash and is expected to…

Idea to expand 4G to nine more circles

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

India’s third largest mobile operator Idea Cellular has revealed plans to expand its 4G network to nine additional telecoms circles by March next year. The operator plans to add around…

Malaysia’s MMU, Teradata ink pact on big data analytics skills

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Multimedia University, Malaysia (MMU) and Teradata have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on education and research in an effort to cultivate the next generation of data science professionals and…

Singapore’s Central Bank to Test Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will soon test how it could issue digital currency using a v-based interbank payment system. The planned proof-of-concept will be supported by blockchain consortium…

China tapping 10 Philippine’s banks

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

State-owned Bank of China is in talks with ten Philippines banks including Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. and Land Bank of the Philippines to retail the $3-billion fund committed by…

Luk Fook plans to double jewelry stores in China

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Hong Kong-based jeweler Luk Fook is pushing ahead with its expansion into mainland China by doubling its stores there even as competitors are moving at a slower pace amid tepid…

AirAsia X may relaunch London in 2017

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Malaysia’s AirAsia X is considering the lease of A350s or 777-300ERs in 2017 to accelerate its return to Europe. A new widebody type will add cost and complexity but is…

Online retailer Ymatou expects huge Black Friday sales

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Jia Yi, a white-collar employee from Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province is passionate about overseas brands and products. She is now considering buying a Coach handbag on the…

Bentley ‘Be Extraordinary’ tour kicks off in Melbourne

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Bentley has kicked off its Be Extraordinary tour in Melbourne, with the brand showcasing four models and a new, more affordable way of entering the Bentley brand. With plans to…

Cebu Pacific opens 3 more domestic routes

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific, further reinforces its position in the Visayas region with the launch of three more routes. Starting last Nov.19 (Saturday) , CEB has officially become…

Where to shop in Singapore this Black Friday weekend

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

The post-Thanksgiving shopping tradition that’s driving many Americans off the rails at the moment is returning to Singapore this weekend with several retailers here jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon.…

AirAsia plans IPO of ASEAN airline holding company

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Asia’s biggest low-cost airline AirAsia Bhd plans an initial public offering of a holding company that will house all its Asean operations, group CEO Tony Fernandes said on Thursday. ASEAN…

Smartphones can help India’s drive for cashless economy

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

India is currently the largest growing market for smartphones and it is estimated that the number of smartphones sold in the country is very likely to be greater than 100…

Comptel unveils intelligent UIs for digital services LCM

Mei Ling Tan November 25, 2016

Comptel has added a set of operational user interfaces (UIs) to its FlowOne V solution, tailored for specific user groups within service providers. The UIs are designed to increase productivity,…

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Verint acquires OpinionLab to push digital customer engagement

China’s Ctrip is buying flight search company SkyScanner

Idea to expand 4G to nine more circles

Malaysia’s MMU, Teradata ink pact on big data analytics skills

Singapore’s Central Bank to Test Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

China tapping 10 Philippine’s banks

Luk Fook plans to double jewelry stores in China

AirAsia X may relaunch London in 2017

Online retailer Ymatou expects huge Black Friday sales

Bentley ‘Be Extraordinary’ tour kicks off in Melbourne

Cebu Pacific opens 3 more domestic routes

Where to shop in Singapore this Black Friday weekend

AirAsia plans IPO of ASEAN airline holding company

Smartphones can help India’s drive for cashless economy

Comptel unveils intelligent UIs for digital services LCM

IndiaMart Boosts Spend on AI Solutions, Battling Bogus Listings and Ushering in Enhanced Content Checks

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