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Durian exports to top $3B in 2024

Mei Ling Tan August 5, 2024

Durian exports are forecast to surpass US$3 billion this year, according to the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association (Vinafruit). Vietnam earned more than $1.3 billion from shipping durian abroad in…

You could soon be able to listen to your Spotify music via Gemini

Mei Ling Tan August 2, 2024

Spotify users may soon be able to control their music and podcasts directly through Google’s Gemini chatbot. An early look into the Google app’s code revealed a Spotify extension being developed for…

Dollar weakens against dong

Mei Ling Tan August 2, 2024

The U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning. Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND25,400, down 0.08% from Wednesday. The State Bank of Vietnam set its reference rate…

Gold prices rise as global rates hit 2-week high

Mei Ling Tan August 2, 2024

Saigon Jewelry Company gold price rose 1.01% to VND79.8 million ($3,166.35) per tael Thursday morning. Gold ring price went up 0.45% to VND77.65 million. Globally gold prices climbed to a…

Telegram enhances user experience with new browser

Mei Ling Tan August 1, 2024

In its latest update, Telegram has introduced a range of new features designed to elevate the user experience. These include a new in-app browser with support for multiple tabs, a mini app…

Chinese mangoes sell for 20-30% cheaper than local varieties

Mei Ling Tan August 1, 2024

Mangoes imported from China are selling fast in wet markets in HCMC for VND40,000-50,000 (US$1.58-1.98) per kilogram, 20-30% cheaper than local products. This year, traders are importing a new type…

Microsoft makes Skype ad-free on all platforms, rolls out new features

Mei Ling Tan July 31, 2024

Microsoft is now rolling out a major Skype update that brings a bunch of new features and improvements. Hidden in the fairly long list of changes is a line that…

Google Maps and Search expand wildfire tracking to 15 countries

Mei Ling Tan July 31, 2024

Google Maps and Search are expanding their wildfire tracking features to 15 new countries across Europe and Africa, bringing the total to 22 countries where users can access this potentially life-saving information.…

Spotify restores free lyrics access

Mei Ling Tan July 31, 2024

Free Spotify users are now able to view song lyrics for all songs again, after being restricted earlier this year. The company previously limited free users to viewing lyrics for…

WhatsApp starts testing AR call effects and filters on Android

Mei Ling Tan July 30, 2024

WhatsApp is rolling out new features to its Android beta users. If you’re enrolled in the Google Play Beta Program, you’ll be getting a new update that adds AR call…

FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs

Mei Ling Tan July 30, 2024

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is expanding FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), its international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service. Already available for e-tailers to send…

Spotify expands its library with audiobooks from over 100 publishers

Mei Ling Tan July 30, 2024

After introducing a tier specifically dedicated to audiobooks, Spotify is now expanding its library to offer potential customers a reason to pay the expensive subscription price. The world’s biggest music streaming…

Microsoft launches new contact editor for Outlook on iOS and Android

Mei Ling Tan July 30, 2024

Microsoft is bringing Outlook Mobile users a brand-new contact editor, which includes a slew of features developed based on users’ feedback. The new contact editor was specifically designed to enhance the contact…

Changi Airport reports robust growth in Q2 2024 operating indicators

Mei Ling Tan July 29, 2024

Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements from April to June 2024, an increase of 13.4% compared to a year ago. This was 98.2% of passenger movements for the…

Nike’s Olympics ad featuring athlete licking table tennis triggers controversy among Chinese netizens

Mei Ling Tan July 29, 2024

Nike’s new ad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, featuring an Asian table tennis player licking her paddle, has sparked controversy among Chinese social media users. Though the nationality of the…

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Durian exports to top $3B in 2024

You could soon be able to listen to your Spotify music via Gemini

Dollar weakens against dong

Gold prices rise as global rates hit 2-week high

Telegram enhances user experience with new browser

Chinese mangoes sell for 20-30% cheaper than local varieties

Microsoft makes Skype ad-free on all platforms, rolls out new features

Google Maps and Search expand wildfire tracking to 15 countries

Spotify restores free lyrics access

WhatsApp starts testing AR call effects and filters on Android

FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to the U.S. and Europe, boosting growth opportunities for Asian SMEs

Spotify expands its library with audiobooks from over 100 publishers

Microsoft launches new contact editor for Outlook on iOS and Android

Changi Airport reports robust growth in Q2 2024 operating indicators

Nike’s Olympics ad featuring athlete licking table tennis triggers controversy among Chinese netizens

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