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Shopee Malaysia launching additional support package for Etailers

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

Shopee Malaysia has announced an RM15 million (US$3.5 million) support package for sellers on its network. The online retail platform’s package aims to assist around 70,000 SMEs in the territory…

OCBC Chief Executive Receives Pay Rise

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

His remuneration comprised a base salary of S$1.24 million, a bonus of $5.84 million, deferred shares worth S$3.89 million, and other benefits worth $102,000, but he donated more than half his…

YouTube Music gains new Explore tab in latest update

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

YouTube Music is getting a new Explore tab on Android and iOS devices, Google announced earlier today. The new feature makes it easier for users to discover new music, including…

KFC Singapore launches contactless takeaway service

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

KFC Singapore has launched a contactless takeaway service, allowing customers to purchase safely during the circuit breaker period in the city. According to KFC, it is the first fast-food restaurant…

What Filipinos are craving for online

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

Meta-search website iPrice Group has released data insights on the online behavior of Filipino consumers during the coronavirus lockdown. The firm’s e-commerce aggregator compared impressions of products on its platform between…

Coronavirus lockdown to slash Malaysian retail sales

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

The six-week-long coronavirus lockdown is expected to slash Malaysian retail sales by 60.7 percent this month as non-essential stores are forced to close. Retail Group Malaysia, which calculates data on…

Walmart China to invest US$425 million in Wuhan

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

Walmart China is to invest US$425 million over the next five years to expand its presence in Wuhan, the origin of the coronavirus pandemic. The US-headquartered retail giant will open…

Tesla’s China Car Registrations Surge In March As Shanghai Factory Back Up

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc’s China car registrations jumped 450% in March, month on month, data from auto consultancy LMC Automotive showed. Tesla’s China registrations rose to 12,709 units…

Gold Is Set to Jump

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

The monetary policy measures taken by the world’s main central banks in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus has paved the way for higher gold prices. Nevertheless, the precious…

Videoconferencing Apps Under Scrutiny by Banks

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

Video chat and conferencing apps have surged in popularity amid the shutdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but they are facing renewed safety and privacy concerns. Standard Chartered bank has…

Starbucks disclosing financial support for its staff in Asia

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

Global coffee giant Starbucks has announced a US$10 million fund to support its partners (employees) around the world impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. The Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Programme…

Permanent home opens for OnTheList Shanghai

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2020

OnTheList Shanghai is about to open a permanent showroom in downtown Shanghai, just seven months after the flash-sale pioneer made its debut in the Chinese city. After launching its first…

Short-form video app TikTok reaches an impressive milestone

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2020

Short-form video creation app TikTok has reached an impressive milestone. The app has now been installed on over 1 billion Android devices. It has consistently appeared in charts listing the…

H&M China’s slow recovery paints ‘bleak’ picture of retail post pandemic

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2020

Weekly sales data from H&M China stores are a harbinger of what faces the world’s fashion industry after the coronavirus passes, says GlobalData. The data shows that while stores are…

AT&T offers three months free service to medical professionals with priority over other service plans

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing and as we all know, tech giants are trying to help as much as they can. Phone carriers are on it as well. Now, CNET…

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