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Retail Asia16/07/2020

Since 4 July 2020, OCBC Bank’s 1.8 million digital customers in Singapore have been able to use the SingPass Mobile app as an alternative login to access the full suite of digital banking services via the OCBC Mobile Banking app or Internet banking. Using SingPass Mobile as an alternate login will especially benefit customers who […]

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Retail Asia30/03/2020

Just how much of an impact does 5G have on a phone’s battery life over 4G? Lu Weibing, general manager of Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi, took to Chinese microblogging site Weibo to explain. In his post, he points out that the power consumption of Qualcomm’s 800 series of chips is about 20% greater than that of […]

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Retail Asia04/03/2020

Microsoft’s Your Phone app has been growing in popularity over the past several years. The app offers a link between your Windows 10 PC and your Android smartphone (requires a phone with Android 7 or newer), providing useful features for managing your phone. Recently, Microsoft added support for RCS messaging for selected Samsung smartphones. Now, a […]

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Retail Asia23/01/2020

A new survey by Alipay and Nielsen has found overseas merchants are actively exploring digital operations via Chinese mobile payments to increase sales and customer traffic. The jointly released survey reveals the latest trends in Chinese outbound tourism and the consumption habits of Chinese travelers for the third consecutive year. The results were demonstrated by nearly […]

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Retail Asia23/01/2020

Google has released its Year in Search 2019 report for Southeast Asia, showing that 90 percent of the region’s 360 million internet users now connect primarily via mobile phones. The report offers five key search insights for brands in the territory seeking to drive business impact in the new year. The Year in Search notes […]

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Retail Asia22/01/2020

The mobile payment’s penetration of the Chinese tourist market continues to grow with 3.4 times out of 10 transactions made through the channel in 2019. Whilst the user base remained stable, usage increased compared to 2018 when 3.2 out of 10 transactions were made through a mobile payment platform, according to a report jointly released […]

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Retail Asia22/01/2020

Singapore is ranked global leader in mobile payment usage among Chinese tourists, fueled by the country’s maturity in mobile payment solutions, according to a joint report by Nielsen and Alipay. The availability of mobile payment is among the top three factors affecting Chinese tourists’ overseas shopping habits. The Southeast Asia region maintains its leadership in mobile payment usage […]

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Retail Asia14/01/2020

Vien Thong A, one of Vietnam’s earliest mobile phone retail chains, has shut all outlets after two decades of operation. All its Ho Chi Minh City shops were closed as of Thursday, some featuring “property for lease” signs while others held nothing but empty shelves. Vien Thong A, established in November 1997, operated 240 outlets […]

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Retail Asia31/10/2019

Consumer electronics firm Oppo Thailand has opened a flagship at the Emquartier Mall in Bangkok The store was launched by Oppo Thailand executive VP Khun Chanon Chirayakul and The Emporium Group senior VP Manathet Annawat, who announced the brand’s intentions to penetrate a more premium market with higher levels of experience and service. The store […]

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Retail Asia31/10/2019

OCBC became the first Singapore bank to join Singtel’s VIA mobile payment alliance, boosting the mobile operator’s regional payment network. Thailand’s Kasikornbank has also joined the alliance earlier. By the first quarter of 2020, OCBC Bank customers will be able to go cashless when they travel to Thailand or Japan. They will be able to make […]

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Retail Asia21/10/2019

Cable.co.uk analyzed 6,313 mobile data plans from 230 different countries from October to November 2018. For India’s market, 57 mobile data plans were analyzed and found that the lowest rate per 1GB in the country was 1.41 Rupees ($0.02) while the highest was at 98.83 Rupees ($1.41). “A country whose young population has a particularly […]

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Retail Asia02/09/2019

Unveiled more than a year ago, Microsoft’s Gears of War mobile game will be released on August 22, just a few weeks before Gears 5 hits PC and consoles in September. Dubbed Gears Pop!, since it’s a collaboration between Microsoft and Funko Pop!, the game will be available on both Android and iOS devices, Microsoft announced earlier. […]

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Retail Asia15/08/2019

Comcast announced earlier today a handful of changes to its Xfinity Mobile data plans. The most important is the addition of a $20 fee per month for subscribers who want to stream HD video with an unlimited data plan. The move isn’t a surprise since Comcast revealed plans to introduce such a fee last year when […]

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Retail Asia09/08/2019

Singtel launches its cross-border mobile payment capabilities in Japan, joining a handful of sectors outside of finance making a run at market share in the payments business. Singtel’s VIA, cross-border mobile payment alliance in Asia, debuts first in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport before expanding to the rest of the city and beyond in popular tourist locations […]

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Retail Asia29/07/2019

HotNow, the retail marketing platform has announced the soft launch of Evergleam Hill, a casual mobile game where users mine their way to discounts, vouchers, and giveaways. After months of testing, the soft launch version is now available on both the Android Google Play and Apple App Stores, having successfully accrued over 3000 downloads in […]

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Retail Asia19/07/2019

Singaporean gadget and mobile-accessories retailer Uniq has opened its first Philippine store. Located at Cyberzone in Quezon’s SM North Edsa Annex, the store targets young professionals who are particular about style. Its products known for their “minimalist mobility” and “smart simplicity” to the country’s digitally connected populace. “Most of our products are for iPhones and […]

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Retail Asia10/07/2019

In anticipation of the third Stranger Things season set to debut on July 4th, Netflix announced a brand new mobile game under the successful franchise. Developed in collaboration with Next Games, makers of The Walking Dead games, the free-to-play Stranger Things mobile game will be released in 2020 on Android and iOS platforms. According to Netflix, the […]

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Retail Asia28/06/2019

Six prominent mobile wallets across Europe, together with Alipay, announce today a collaboration to promote QR code-based digital payment interoperability for travelers both in Europe and from China. Bluecode, ePassi, momo pocket, Pagaqui, Pivo, Vipps and Alipay are working towards adopting a unified QR code, marking a milestone in connecting Europe’s thriving yet fragmented mobile […]

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Retail Asia27/06/2019

Singapore joins other major cities that have enabled open-loop Visa payment cards for public transport, including London, Sydney and New York. Commuters in Singapore can now use their Visa contactless cards or compatible devices to pay for bus or train rides under the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) SimplyGo initiative, Visa said in an announcement on Thursday. According to Visa, the […]

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Retail Asia24/06/2019

After putting on a brave face for the last few weeks and insisting the Chinese company is prepared for whatever US President Trump might throw at it down the line, Huawei has finally acknowledged its incredible recent rise through the ranks of the world’s largest smartphone vendors is likely to slow down. But while Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi are expected to derive important gains […]

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