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Chinese people rush to gold amid uncertain economy, crisis-ridden real estate market

Mei Ling Tan June 19, 2024

People in China have been turning to gold despite rising prices as the precious metal is deemed the best safe haven asset amid economic uncertainties and a crisis-hit property sector.…

WhatsApp beta adds the ability to transfer chat history sans Google Drive

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2024

WhatsApp announced many new features and improvements over the weekend meant to enhance the call experience. The ability to share screens with audio and the increase in video call participants are among…

VN-Index starts week with a 0.4% drop

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2024

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.40% to 1,274.77 points Monday. The index closed 5.14 points lower after dropping 21.60 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock…

WhatsApp rolling out feature that lets you set HD quality as the default for media

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2024

WhatsApp, one of the most popular encrypted messaging apps, is gearing up for a significant update that could change the way users share media. The app is rolling out an…

Apple Pay Later is shut down; replacement is coming later this year

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2024

In March 2023, a preview of Apple Pay Later was unveiled allowing users to borrow from $50 up to $1,000 and repay the debt in four equal amounts over six weeks with…

Decathlon opens first-ever airport retail pop-up at Changi

Mei Ling Tan June 17, 2024

Decathlon has launched its first global duty-free pop-up at Singapore’s Changi Airport, featuring a curated range of sports and travel goods. The pop-up will be open for customers to visit until…

DHL identifies four ways for companies to bolster supply chain resilience in latest Trend Report “Supply Chain Diversification”

Mei Ling Tan June 17, 2024

Amidst the recent developments such as geopolitical crises, attention is increasingly turning to supply chain diversification. Yet, until now, there has been no clear definition and comprehensive framework for this…

Google Meet update adds full HD support for recorded meetings

Mei Ling Tan June 17, 2024

Great news for Google Meet users, as the app’s latest update brings high definition video support for meeting recording and devices. Google has just announced that full HD video content is now…

Hermes reopens Lee Gardens store in Causeway Bay

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

Hermes has reopened its expanded store at Lee Gardens in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The store first opened in 1997 and is one of the luxury brand’s six stores in the…

Coupang fined US$102 million for manipulating search algorithm

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

South Korea’s antitrust regulator has fined e-commerce giant Coupang 140 billion won (US$102 million) for using unfair search algorithms and manipulating product reviews to boost sales of its own private-label…

DB Schenker officially opens state-of-the-art facility in Manchester

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

DB Schenker has officially opened its new, recently purchased purpose-built facility at Trafford Park. The £11 million freehold building provides a significant boost to the local economy and is a…

Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold cargo capacity with summer schedule

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will provide its customers and partners with increased belly hold cargo capacity across its global network starting from June 2024.…

Gasoline prices tiptoe up

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

Gasoline prices rose slightly Thursday afternoon after hitting the lowest in nearly five months last week. The popular fuel RON95 went up 1.18% to VND22,230 per liter. Biofuel E5 RON92…

High aircraft lease prices make carriers reluctant to expand: Bamboo Airways CEO

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

Rising jet leasing prices make Vietnamese airlines reluctant to expand their fleets since they fear their losses might then increase, Bamboo Airways CEO Luong Hoai Nam said. Airfares would only…

Spotify Jams could soon get a chat feature

Mei Ling Tan June 14, 2024

Spotify, the popular music streaming service, might be adding a new feature to its Jam sessions. A recent breakdown of the Spotify app code, known as an APK teardown, revealed a hidden…

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Latest News

Chinese people rush to gold amid uncertain economy, crisis-ridden real estate market

WhatsApp beta adds the ability to transfer chat history sans Google Drive

VN-Index starts week with a 0.4% drop

WhatsApp rolling out feature that lets you set HD quality as the default for media

Apple Pay Later is shut down; replacement is coming later this year

Decathlon opens first-ever airport retail pop-up at Changi

DHL identifies four ways for companies to bolster supply chain resilience in latest Trend Report “Supply Chain Diversification”

Google Meet update adds full HD support for recorded meetings

Hermes reopens Lee Gardens store in Causeway Bay

Coupang fined US$102 million for manipulating search algorithm

DB Schenker officially opens state-of-the-art facility in Manchester

Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold cargo capacity with summer schedule

Gasoline prices tiptoe up

High aircraft lease prices make carriers reluctant to expand: Bamboo Airways CEO

Spotify Jams could soon get a chat feature

Birkenstock Dominates Chennai with Largest Indian In-Mall Store, Upping National Footprint to 63 Stores

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