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Brotzeit creates a virtual experience to promote new outlet during Covid-19 crisis

Mei Ling Tan April 23, 2020

German-themed restaurant chain Brotzeit engaged a design firm to create a virtual walkthrough video of its new outlet to promote the venue during the coronavirus crisis. The 3D walkthrough video…

Meitu lets retailers test online makeup service during Covid-19

Mei Ling Tan April 23, 2020

Chinese imaging app Meitu has offered its AR online makeup trial system to global beauty enterprises and retailers for free to help them overcome difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…

Food, gaming and business app downloads soar during crisis

Mei Ling Tan April 23, 2020

App downloads have soared during the coronavirus crisis, with the business, food & beverage and gaming categories showing the highest growth. SaaS company Adjust has published in its App Trends 2020…

Singapore locks down until June

Mei Ling Tan April 23, 2020

The Singapore government has reduced the list of “essential services” as part of a tougher clampdown on social distancing as it tries to arrest the spread of Covid-19 in the…

Four ways the Covid-19 pandemic will reshape shopping behaviour in Asia

Mei Ling Tan April 23, 2020

Shopping behavior in Asia will be redefined by the Covid-19 crisis: here are four key trends to expect in the post-pandemic world. Retail solutions provider Tofugear has just published the Digital…

Zilingo trims staff, refocuses on Asia

Mei Ling Tan April 23, 2020

Online fashion platform Zilingo has axed about 45 staff, including 30 in its Singapore head office, as it refocuses on Asia in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The layoffs…

Facebook invest $5.7 billion in Reliance Industries to capitalise on India’s booming tech sector

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Facebook has committed to a multi-billion investment in Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, ensuring that Facebook has an increased presence in India at a time when digital technology is booming. That…

Vestiaire Collective raises US$64 million in fresh funds

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Vestiaire Collective has raised US$64.1 million in its new funding, with new investors Korelya Capital backed by Korean technology giant Naver, operator of Line. Managed by Fidelity International, Vaultier7 and…

WhatsApp doubles the limit of participants in group audio and video calls

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

We told you less than a week ago that WhatsApp plans to increase the limit of participants in group audio and video calls, but we didn’t know by how many and…

Deliveroo cuts Pickup commission rate

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Food delivery service Deliveroo is reducing its Pickup service commissions to 5 percent for its operations in Hong Kong. The move is expected to provide relief to restaurants struggling to…

AirAsia counters most active after flight resumption announcement

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

AirAsia counters emerged as among the most active stocks on Bursa Malaysia today, after the low-cost carrier announced it will resume its scheduled domestic flights, beginning with Malaysia on April…

Zalora pursues sustainable fashion ecosystem in Southeast Asia

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Zalora is positioning itself as the first online fashion retailer in Southeast Asia to create a sustainable fashion ecosystem, achieving positive change in environmental impact, and inspiring customers to shop…

Sales of Galaxy S20 underwhelm amid pandemic

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Sales of Samsung Electronics’ latest flagship series Galaxy S20 are hovering below those of its predecessor as the global new coronavirus pandemic has led to a slump in demand for…

Covid-19 is accelerating the use of automation

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Companies are rapidly turning to automation to keep business running during the coronavirus outbreak, according to new research by Bain & Company. The firm’s data shows that processes are being…

Expansion during pandemic: Apple’s services arrive in many new markets and regions

Mei Ling Tan April 22, 2020

Apple will be expanding Apple Music, the App Store, and other services to a whole trove of new markets in Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, and several nations across the…

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Brotzeit creates a virtual experience to promote new outlet during Covid-19 crisis

Meitu lets retailers test online makeup service during Covid-19

Food, gaming and business app downloads soar during crisis

Singapore locks down until June

Four ways the Covid-19 pandemic will reshape shopping behaviour in Asia

Zilingo trims staff, refocuses on Asia

Facebook invest $5.7 billion in Reliance Industries to capitalise on India’s booming tech sector

Vestiaire Collective raises US$64 million in fresh funds

WhatsApp doubles the limit of participants in group audio and video calls

Deliveroo cuts Pickup commission rate

AirAsia counters most active after flight resumption announcement

Zalora pursues sustainable fashion ecosystem in Southeast Asia

Sales of Galaxy S20 underwhelm amid pandemic

Covid-19 is accelerating the use of automation

Expansion during pandemic: Apple’s services arrive in many new markets and regions

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