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Retail Asia07/08/2019

Major Philippines lender Union Bank has completed the first-ever blockchain-based remittance in the nation from OCBC in Singapore. The bank reportedly used an Ethereum-powered liquidity management system alongside its own proprietary i2i platform to complete the transaction from OCBC as a pilot. The funds were remitted to an account holder at Cantilan Bank in Surigao del Sur, […]

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Retail Asia15/07/2019

The partnership will enable Xfers to use Zilliqa’s smart contract functionalities and bring about new innovations to its suite of enterprise solutions. Blockchain technology firm Zilliqa is partnering Singapore-based fintech startup Xfers to explore the use of payment solutions powered by distributed ledger technology, the company announced at its Zilliqa Day event on Tuesday, which marked its second anniversary. […]

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Retail Asia20/05/2019

If you don’t remember the HTC Exodus 1 don’t worry, you’re probably not alone. The $699 flagship-level device was announced last October and represents HTC’s first attempt at a so-called blockchain-powered smartphone. This unique focus undoubtedly limits the product’s appeal quite heavily. In fact, for the first few months the smartphone could only be purchased using cryptocurrencies. […]

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Retail Asia09/05/2019

Bangkok, Thailand will host the 2-day NEXT BLOCK ASIA “Beyond Crypto” by Krypton Events and CoinAdvice on 25-26 June 2019 at the W Hotel. The conference will bring together experts from CRYPTO and BEYOND, combining the best of Blockchain, CFD and Affiliates with the next generation of traditional finance. Bringing together 750+ participants and 45+ […]

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Retail Asia22/04/2019

Ahead of the next edition, we sat down with Minesh Pore the head of Startup Launchpad, to talk us through this April’s event at Asia World Expo. Mishesh, tell us about yourself Thanks StartupsHK. I’m a highly regarded global trade expert with more than 18 years experience leading multinational organisations in corporate transformation, Intra-prenuership, innovation, […]

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Retail Asia12/04/2019

Over time, the position of the payment markets in the global economy has been invariably shaped and defined by the traditional payment systems. However, as with all technologies, it is not without its pitfalls. While these payment systems are equipped to handle the level of transactions well enough, they still have several faults. Thus, in […]

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Retail Asia22/03/2019

Blockchain is a fast-growing digital enabler, with safe, secure, and reliable “distributed ledger” technology providing a permanent digital record of ownership that allows every part of a transaction to be verified. While many organizations may know blockchain powering cryptocurrency, there are wider applications of blockchain empowering solutions that can save time and money, and can […]

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Retail Asia14/02/2019

Fashion brands are finally beginning to take note of the rising consumer awareness on traceability and sustainability particularly driven by the millenniums. These evolving consumers are deep diving into knowing the history of the apparels before they buy – the story behind each garment and where and how are they manufactured. Moreover, mere claims or […]

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Retail Asia12/02/2019

Getdone is a platform that connects blockchain talents, who can work as full-time employees or freelancers, to global clients in blockchain industry. This platform is the universal version of freelancerviet.vn, a leading freelancer platform in Vietnam. It lists 300,000 freelancers in various categories, with a focus on blockchain and AI technology. Getdone provides innovative solutions based […]

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Retail Asia16/01/2019

Indian retail industry has seen tremendous transformation and growth in the last few years and has become one of the most favourable market for global investment. The vibrant industry, hugely shaped by changing policies and consumer behaviour is adopting technology not only to understand changing consumer preferences but also to enhance shopping experiences. Innovations have […]

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Retail Asia14/01/2019

SimplyBrand, the world’s first blockchain-based e-commerce verification platform, launched a token pre-sale this week with strategic partner Cobinhood, a cryptocurrency service platform. By integrating blockchain, AI and crowdsourcing, SimplyBrand aims to end online counterfeiting through a safe and trustworthy digital commerce ecosystem. With the expansion of e-commerce, brands are finding it more difficult to trace […]

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Retail Asia20/12/2018

About 2,000 people from around the world are expected to attend the inaugural Binance Blockchain Week in Singapore on Jan. 19-22. The conference, which will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, is presented by Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. The high-profile event will serve as a platform to bring […]

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Retail Asia22/11/2018

Naver Labs and Qualcomm will work together on future technology like robotics and self-driving vehicles, the local IT company said on Tuesday. The two companies signed an agreement on Monday to combine their knowledge and expertise. U.S.-based Qualcomm is a well-known manufacturer of semiconductors and telecommunications solutions. Naver Labs is an affiliate of Korea’s largest […]

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Retail Asia25/10/2018

Members of the International Telecoms Week (ITW) Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), including PCCW Global and Telstra, have completed a proof of concept trial demonstrating how blockchain technology can transform inter-carrier settlement by streamlining complex transactions. The two operators as well as Colt Technology Services, BT, Orange and Telefonica, demonstrated the viability of a platform capable of settling voice transactions between operators within minutes […]

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Retail Asia25/10/2018

Nine companies have agreed to develop apps for Kakao’s new Klaytn blockchain system. The public platform was developed by Ground X, Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary. It was offered on Oct. 8 on a test basis, or testnet. Kakao, Korea’s largest messenger app company, announced the introduction on Monday. The companies building the apps are from a wide […]

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Retail Asia23/10/2018

Samsung SDS said on Sunday it signed a partnership with two Dutch entities, ABN AMRO and the Port of Rotterdam, to use blockchain technologies for logistics. The IT solutions and logistics arm of Samsung will link its Nexledger blockchain product with ABN AMRO’s Corda platform by February. In doing so, it will verify whether the […]

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Retail Asia17/10/2018

Visa announced Kasikornbank is the first Thai financial institution to join the Visa B2B Connect pilot program. Visa B2B Connect is a new platform that Visa is developing to give financial institutions a simple, fast and secure way to process cross-border business-to-business payments. The pilot is currently in the Bank of Thailand Regulatory Sandbox. Kasikornbank […]

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Retail Asia15/10/2018

Hong Kong is the primary city in Asia to formally be associated by Cointext, an administration which empowers anybody to send cash to mobile numbers or Bitcoin Cash addresses without Internet, applications, or records. Notwithstanding inhabitants of the Chinese independent domain, Israelis and Palestinians likewise now approach the administration. Cointext, an administration which empowers digital […]

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Retail Asia15/10/2018

Alibaba chief Jack Ma thinks blockchain tech is pretty meaningless – unless it helps us transform the manufacturing industry and protect the environment. In a keynote at World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China, the star entrepreneur shared his beliefs that budding technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) have yet to prove […]

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Retail Asia10/10/2018

The integration of analytical and data-driven technologies with AI and Blockchain can help businesses better understand customers’ behaviors, habits, interests, and needs. Thus, direct advertisements are easy to access consumers at the right time and the right situation, experts say. “Blockchain can be a game changer when it comes to marketing. The technology will create […]

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