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UOB partners with Fave to transform rewards programmes

UOB partners with Fave to transform rewards programmes

The new UOB Rewards+ intends to make rewards more straightforward, transparent, and engaging.

8 in 10 Southeast Asians seek better food transparency: NielsenIQ BASES

SEA consumers have a growing appetite for healthy options, the research found.

How AI helps boost retailers’ digital sales initiatives

The use of AI in marketing ensures greater efficiency in increasing productivity and boosting campaigns.

Reliance Retail buys controlling stake in Ritu Kumar designer brand

This includes the purchase of a 35% stake from Everstone.

Alibaba brings sustainability into limelight for Singles’ Day festival

It is planning to slash order-related carbon emissions by 30%.

Weekly News Wrap: Alibaba’s shares rise after Jack Ma’s reappearance; Arbitrators junk Future's plea on Reliance deal

And India-based Rebel Foods will roll out 2,000 outlets across Asia in a Foodpanda tie-up.

Starbucks Korea probed over unregistered pre-paid cards

The company was criticised for hiding pre-paid charges from financial supervision.

JD brings products from six countries in Tianjin

Its national pavilions feature products from various countries to the Chinese market.

South Korea’s online brands expand to physical stores

The stores were designed to appeal to the younger generations.

Shoppertainment Live opens seven 'livestyle' studios in PH

The studios will be used for the new normal in live commerce.

Watsons Asia develops fresh partnerships with Mise En Scène and COSRX

The market size of K-Beauty will continue to grow in six years.

Alibaba users flocked to beauty and animal stores during Golden Week

Sales of cat and dog snacks and animal grooming products more than doubled.

Shinsegae’s E-Mart24 launches fifth Malaysia store

It is planning to open 10 stores in the country by the end of 2021.

Taobao rolls out platform designed for senior users

It features larger texts, simplified navigation, and voice-assisted technology.

Coupang faces allegations of manipulating employees’ work hours

Korean laws forbid workers from working more than 52 hours per week.