Technology

Digital giants to retailers: The playbook for scaling ad revenue with onsite retail media

If traditional models do not work, what is the best way to succeed in the retail media business?

SM Supermalls taps cleaning robots in modernisation push

Malls have become the ultimate third space where digital and physical worlds merge.

Luckin Coffee taps Stripe to drive expansion in Singapore, Malaysia

This enables local payment methods such as GrabPay, PayNow, and FPX.

Retailers told to harness tech for smooth customer journey

Data insights help businesses predict needs and tailor interactions accordingly.

Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool

Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly.

How brands can engage budget-conscious Filipino consumers

Data, personalised marketing, and flexible payment solutions engage price-sensitive Filipino consumers.

Kolmar Korea develops hybrid composite sunscreen technology

This improves long UVA blocking efficiency by 24.8%

Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery

They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.

Wearable tech market to reach $885.65b by 2033

Asia-Pacific is a key market, holding 30.1% of the global share.

Human agents remain vital in AI-driven customer service

AI handles routine queries, but human intervention is key for trust and escalation.

MR D.I.Y., Lark partner to boost international expansion

Lark will deploy its tools to over 40,000 MR D.I.Y. employees.

Retailers told to use data to drive sales

The goal is to create a curated shopping experience that prevents stockouts.

Smart home market to hit $200.8b by 2028

Leading players include Amazon, Google, and Xiaomi.