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NTT Com’s Osaka 7 Data Center Earns NVIDIA DGX-Ready Certification

Mei Ling Tan October 9, 2024

This certification validates the data center as a secure location for enterprises to run AI and other demanding applications using NVIDIA-accelerated computing infrastructure. The certification was awarded to the Osaka…

Telkomsel Trials Facial Recognition for Prepaid SIM Registration

Mei Ling Tan October 9, 2024

This makes Telkomsel the second telecom company in the country to adopt this biometric technology. On Friday, Telkomsel announced that it is trialing facial recognition in its customer service portal,…

Maximising Retail Competitiveness: Automation to Drive Customer Service Levels, Reduce Costs and Increase Flexibility

Mei Ling Tan October 8, 2024

In today’s retail environment across the Southeast Asia region where customer expectations are constantly evolving, a key differentiator has become the ability to handle diverse products and deliver orders rapidly,…

Uniqlo to open global flagship in former Bicqlo site in Shinjuku

Mei Ling Tan October 8, 2024

Uniqlo is set to open a new global flagship store in Shinjuku, replacing the former Bicqlo location, as part of its aggressive expansion plan. In addition to offering its range of…

Singapore retail sales remain subdued, but show signs of recovery

Mei Ling Tan October 8, 2024

Singapore retail sales – excluding motor vehicles – continued to decrease in August, but at a slower pace compared to the previous months. The city-state saw a 1.5 percent drop…

Japanese burger chain Niku Niku Oh! Kome debuts in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan October 8, 2024

Japanese-style burger chain Niku Niku Oh! Kome – owned by Japanese restaurant chain operator Monogatari Corporation – has launched its first outlet in Hong Kong as part of its broader…

Dior opens reinvented Galaxy Macau boutique

Mei Ling Tan October 8, 2024

Luxury fashion house Dior has launched its revamped Galaxy Macau boutique, offering more exclusive shopping experiences. The store, located at one of the finest shopping locations, Galaxy Promenade, has two…

Li & Fung to launch Sanctuary denim under licensing partnership

Mei Ling Tan October 8, 2024

Li & Fung – a global brand distribution company based in Hong Kong – has teamed up with US apparel brand Sanctuary to create and distribute a new line of…

Vietnam fetches $227M from crab exports

Mei Ling Tan October 7, 2024

Crab exports in the first nine months surged 66% year-on-year to $227 million, the strongest growth recorded among major fishery products. The rise in sales came as major markets, especially…

WhatsApp testing new privacy feature to manage the contact syncing option on Android

Mei Ling Tan October 7, 2024

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature to manage the contact syncing option for some beta testers. This feature, available in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.26 update,…

Thailand’s Industrial Sector Takes a Leap Forward

Mei Ling Tan October 4, 2024

The collaboration aims to support the IoT and AI Manufacturing Line Analysis Project through several key objectives. It focuses on advancing technology by promoting the integration and expansion of IoT…

Singapore’s Dyson disappoints union with 1-day notice layoff

Mei Ling Tan October 4, 2024

A workers’ union in Singapore has expressed disappointment in household appliance maker Dyson for informing it of a layoff only one day in advance. The United Workers of Electronics and…

Philippines imposes 12% VAT on digital services by tech giants

Mei Ling Tan October 4, 2024

The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax on digital services offered by tech giants such as Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet, in a move that aims to level the…

Etihad Cargo reaches 10-year milestone in Vietnam

Mei Ling Tan October 4, 2024

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a decade of successful operations in Vietnam. This milestone highlights the carrier’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s booming trade…

Thailand: Crafting a Secure and Inclusive Future in the Global Digital Arena

Mei Ling Tan October 4, 2024

The Thai government has taken significant strides towards fostering an inclusive digital environment. Recent initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to technology…

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Singapore retail sales remain subdued, but show signs of recovery

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