Malaysia & Singapore Foster Trade With Digital and Green Economy Initiatives
In a fresh wave of economic cooperation, Malaysia and Singapore have set the wheels in motion for an innovative platform to stimulate bilateral trade and investment. The Annual Ministerial Dialogue…
Google’s AI Chatbot Bard’s EU Launch Delayed Amid Privacy Concerns
Google's much-anticipated AI chatbot, Bard, faces a delay in its European Union launch, following the EU's principal data regulator's concerns about data privacy. The Irish Data Protection Commission, the tech…
Malaysia Stands Firm: Dutch Court to Rule on $14.9bn Sulu Heirs’ Claim on June 27
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared that Malaysia anticipates decisions from the Dutch and Luxembourg courts concerning the so-called Sulu claimants’ push to impose an illegal arbitration award, known as the…
Beijing Boosts Fertility Efforts: Broadening Insurance to Cover Assisted Reproduction Techniques
In a ground-breaking announcement today, Beijing unveiled its plans to include 16 types of assisted reproduction technology in the city's health insurance scheme. Set to be implemented from July 1,…
J-Hope’s Artistic Fusion: The BTS Star’s Stylish Leap with Louis Vuitton
In an exciting turn of fashion events, French luxury fashion label Louis Vuitton has rolled out campaign images featuring K-pop sensation BTS' J-Hope, marking his official debut as their brand…
Indonesia Upholds Open Ballot System: Ensuring Voter Flexibility
Indonesia's Constitutional Court today denied a petition to modify the country's election ballot system. This verdict ensures the continuation of direct voting for individual legislators in future elections in the…
The Fusion of Creativity and AI: Navigating the New Wave of Content Creation
The narrative of a rendezvous at a restaurant with someone donning an identical dress may strike as a light-hearted anecdote, yet, it subtly paints the picture of an encroaching fear…
Pilon’s Successful Top-up Funding: Amplifying Supply Chain Financing Innovations in Southeast Asia
In a significant stride forward, Pilon, the Singapore-based FinTech firm, has announced the securing of a top-up investment from Kaya Founders, a Philippines-based investor. This funding round sets the stage…
Unilever’s Indian Bloom: A Strategic Dance in the Beauty & Wellbeing Space
Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company, has recently identified India as a strategic pivot in its global plan for the beauty and wellbeing market. The firm's Indian subsidiary, Hindustan Unilever…
A Magical Leap into the Wizarding World: Tokyo’s Largest Harry Potter Attraction
A magical phenomenon has descended upon Tokyo. As the curtain lifts, the "Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter," the largest indoor Harry Potter-themed attraction in…
Charting a New Course in Homecare: Mira Kapoor Joins Hands with Koparo
Koparo, the maker of eco-friendly cleaning products, has ushered in a new phase in its brand evolution by welcoming Bollywood actor Mira Kapoor as its brand ambassador. This strategic partnership…
Pioneering QR Payment System for Thai-Cambodian Cross-border Transactions: A Boost for Tourism & Economy
Thai and Cambodian tourists are on the brink of a seamless shopping experience in each other's countries, thanks to the innovative 'Cross-border QR code' system. This financial cooperation project, an…
Indonesia Dominates Southeast Asia’s E-commerce Landscape with 52% of Total GMV
A recent report by Singapore-based venture firm Momentum Works has revealed that Indonesia is the driving force behind Southeast Asia's e-commerce revolution. The study found that Indonesia contributed a staggering…
Jakarta Fair 2023: Southeast Asia’s Largest Exhibition Opens with A Bang
On Wednesday evening, amid drumbeats and fireworks, President Joko Widodo inaugurated the Jakarta Fair 2023 at JiExpo Kemayoran, marking the commencement of Southeast Asia's longest and largest exhibition. "With the…
Real Madrid Unveils Iconic 23-24 Home Jersey, Infused with Club Spirit and Sustainable Innovation
The all-white jersey has become synonymous with Madridistas; a color and approach to design that instantly invokes a sense of connection with Real Madrid fans across the world. Elegantly simple, the…
