Tag: E-commerce
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Asia’s Shoppers Ditch Search Bars for ChatGPT Conversations
AI Chats Replace Traditional Search for Asian Shoppers Across Asia, consumers are shifting from typing terms into search boxes to engaging in natural conversations with AI assistants. Platforms like ChatGPT are becoming trusted companions for product discovery, price comparisons, and buying decisions. This shift isn’t just a novelty; it’s changing how people learn about products,…
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Pinterest Cuts Up to 15% of Workforce as AI Focus Accelerates
Pinterest Announces Workforce Reduction to Accelerate AI Initiatives In a bold pivot toward artificial intelligence, Pinterest revealed it will cut up to 15% of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring. The cuts come as the company seeks to accelerate its AI-driven product roadmap, improve efficiency, and better compete in a rapidly evolving tech…
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Singapore Struggles to Catch Up: Slow Growth in a Booming Southeast Asian Food Delivery Market
Singapore’s Food Delivery Market Faces Slower Growth Singapore’s food delivery sector is bucking the regional trend, with growth lagging behind many Southeast Asian peers. A recent market study highlights that while many countries in the region have enjoyed robust expansion driven by increased order frequency and strategic deals, Singapore has not kept pace, raising questions…
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Singapore’s Slow Growth in the ASEAN Food Delivery Market
Overview: Singapore’s relative Lull amid a regional surge Despite Southeast Asia’s food delivery boom, Singapore stands out as one of the slowest-growing markets in the ASEAN region. While countries across the region have accelerated adoption, expanded delivery networks, and boosted order frequency, Singapore’s growth rate has lagged behind peers. A recent comparative study highlights a…
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FPA Prepares Ground Rules for Online Sale of Fertilizers and Pesticides in the Philippines
Regulators Move Toward Digital Distribution of Fertilizers and Pesticides The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is not shutting the door on the digital marketplace for fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, it is actively developing regulations to govern online distribution, aiming to balance increased farmer access with strong safety and quality controls. As e-commerce surges in the…
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FPA Moves to Regulate Online Sale of Fertilizers and Pesticides in the Philippines
Philippines Eyes Regulated Online Market for Fertilizers and Pesticides The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) in the Philippines is moving toward a structured framework that would govern the online sale of fertilizer and pesticide products. While not abandoning the possibility of e-commerce in this sector, the agency emphasizes that robust rules are needed to ensure…
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FPA Sets Path for Online Sale of Fertilizers and Pesticides
Regulatory Push for Online Agricultural Inputs The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) of the Philippines has signaled openness to enabling the online sale of fertilizers and pesticides, while underscoring the need for robust regulatory safeguards. As e-commerce becomes a growing channel for agricultural inputs, the FPA is actively developing the necessary rules to govern distribution,…
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2026 Is the New 2016: Innovations That Still Define Everyday Life After a Decade
Introduction: Why 2026 Feels Like 2016 All Over Again In a culture hungry for the next big thing, it’s easy to assume that today’s trends will vanish tomorrow. Yet a closer look reveals that many daily habits—how we groom, drive, create content, shop, and interact with technology—were quietly set in motion a decade ago. As…
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2026 Is the New 2016: Innovations That Still Define Everyday Life after a Decade
Introduction: Why 2026 Feels Like a Reboot of 2016 In a world obsessed with the next big thing, the decade between 2016 and 2026 looks increasingly like a continuous loop. Today’s habits—how we groom, drive, create content, shop, and interact with technology—owe much to the innovations that began around 2016. That year marked a shift…
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Online Jewellery Drive Sparks December Retail Sales Growth
Overview: A Quiet Season With a Sparkle Retailers faced a challenging festive period, yet December retail sales showed a modest uptick, thanks in large part to a surge in online jewellery purchases. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a 0.4% month-on-month increase in overall retail activity, buoyed by online demand…