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Ant International Highlights Democratising AI and Strengthening Trust in 2025 Sustainability Report
* With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, providesglobal account services to 1.6 mn SMEs, and helps over 30 mn underserved businesses and individuals access qu...
2026-05-12 19:23
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L'Oréal Invests in Future of AI-Powered Commerce and the Creator Economy with Tech Startups from South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
* L'Oréal has launched its 2026 Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program for startups across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) * Winners secure a fully funded commercial pilot with one of L'Oréal's 40 international brands, potential scale across 35 SAPMENA markets and y...
2026-05-12 12:52
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Grab and Nuitée Announce Exclusive Partnership To Provide Seamless Travel Accommodation Booking Within The Grab App
SINGAPORE and DUBLIN, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia's leading
superapp, Grab, has partnered withNuitée
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Temu Named One of USA TODAY's "Brands Most Trusted by Parents 2026"
Temu recognized in the inaugural edition of the list, based on an independent nationwide survey of more than 5,000 recent U.S. parents BOSTON, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Temu has been named one of USA TODAY's inaugural "Brands Most Trusted by Parents 2026," which recognizes top-performing brand...
2026-05-08 19:00
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Asendia and Singapore Post Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen APAC Cross-Border E-commerce Gateway
SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asendia, the international e-commerce and mail specialist, today announced a strategic partnership with Singapore Post (SingPost), a leading postal and e-commerce logistics provider. The partnership will strengthen cross-border e-commerce logistics capabilit...
2026-05-07 19:34
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From B2B to A2A: Alibaba.com Reimagines Global Trade with $1M+ AI-Powered Pitch Competition
CoCreate 2026 Invites Founders, SMEs and Students to Build the Future with AI-Integrated Products NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba.com, the world's leading B2B e-commerce platform, today announced the return of CoCreate Pitch, now reimagined as an AI-powered product innovation compe...
2026-05-07 19:00
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Yatsen's $100 Million R&D Investment Wins Consumer Trust and Market Share
SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant shift reshaping the global beauty industry, Chinese domestic cosmetics brands have captured nearly 60% of the world's second-largest beauty market. This shift is being driven by unprecedented investments in scientific innovation, as well as r...
2026-05-07 15:06
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Artprice News: The Lyon Biennale 2026 redefines the driving forces of international contemporary art
PARIS, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In autumn 2026, in the wake of the Venice
Biennale, the Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art establishes itself as one of
the major events on the international artistic calendar.
2026-05-07 04:56
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Blueprint for a Lifetime: Hill's 'World of the Kitten' Report Supports Veterinary Teams & Pet Parents in Navigating the Critical First Year
Groundbreaking report highlights kittenhood as a critical one-year developmental window, showcasing new research on gut health, proactive veterinary care and shelter support. OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As a global leader in science-led nutrition, Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill'...
2026-05-05 17:00
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Thunes and Vodacom Tanzania Unite to Power Cross-Border M-Pesa Payments Across China and Uganda
Collaboration revolutionises trade & financial convenience for Tanzanian
merchants and consumers
SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes
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Omnichat Transforms into AI-Native Customer Experience Platform "Omni AI" with Agentic AI Workforce
SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnichat
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Maropost Launches a New Partner Portal to Supercharge Global Growth
TORONTO, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maropost, the leading unified commerce platform, today announced the official launch of its new global Partner Portal, a centralized platform that makes it easier than ever for partners to work with Maropost, close deals faster, and scale together. At its cor...
2026-05-04 21:00
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Booking.com's Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox
SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year's r...
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TCL TECH 2025 Net Profit Surges 188.8%, Led by Strong Display Performance
SHENZHEN, China, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Technology Group Corporation (000100.SZ) reported a 188.8% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025, reaching RMB 4.52 billion (US$643 million). The strong performance was primarily driven by the robust expansion of...
2026-05-01 15:29
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Lanvin Group Continues Strategic Transformation in FY2025 as Momentum Improves in the Second Half
* Lanvin Group reported revenue of €240 million in FY2025, down 18% year-over-year, reflecting continued market headwinds and the impact of transformation and DTC channel optimization initiatives * Contribution profit(1) and adjusted EBITDA improved year-over-year, despite lower revenue, refl...
2026-04-30 18:00
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Expanding infrastructure for the age of AI commerce: Ant International connects over 150 million merchants with more than 2 billion consumers
* New strategy highlights synergy among Global Payment, Global Account and Inclusive and Embedded Finance services built on progress in AI and interoperability. * As a foundation to the business, Ant International's global payment services support over 300 payment methods, including more than...
2026-04-30 15:11
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Traveloka Data: Southeast Asia Travelers Book 25% More on Double-Digit Dates, Even Without Sales
SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveloka data across five markets reveals that double-digit dates have become a self-organizing travel calendar, with organic booking lifts recorded even when no campaign was running. The platform's biggest sale of the year is a direct response. A date ...
2026-04-30 11:00
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Temu and QIMA Partner to Strengthen Product Testing and Platform Compliance
DUBLIN, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Temu, the global e-commerce platform, and QIMA, a leading testing, inspection, and certification company, today announced a partnership to strengthen product compliance and safety across the Temu platform. Under the partnership, QIMA's testing and certificat...
2026-04-29 15:33
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Hikvision releases 2025 ESG Report, advancing sustainability through 'Tech for Good'
HANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has released its 2025
Environmental, Social and Governance Report
2026-04-28 21:53
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Ant International Launches Open-Sourced Agentic Mobile Protocol to Drive AI Commerce
* Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) is the world's first agentic payment framework designed for mobile interfaces, including digital wallets, super apps, and wearable devices. * Fully open-sourced, the protocol enables LLMs, platforms and merchants' seamless agentic connection to 4.4 billion digi...
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