Casual clothing operator Uniqlo opens VR shop using flagship store in Tokyo
Using a 360-degree camera in the actual store, users can shop as if they were looking around the store via their smartphone or other device.
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Malaysia can become world-class hub for clinical research: Health minister
He also said Malaysia’s multi-ethnic population would benefit clinical trials seeking to understand the effectiveness of a new therapy across a diverse Asian population.
Lotte Group to build eco smart city, logistics center in Vietnam
Under the $900 million Thu Tiem Eco Smart City project, the company plans to construct a 60-story building, with another five floors underground in Ho Chi Minh City.
IMAX sees big profit in China’s cinema industry
A total of eight Hollywood and Chinese films were released in IMAX theatres during the summer, with the Chinese sci-fi comedy “Moon Man” leading as its highest-grossing film.
Multinationals tap opportunities at services trade fair in China
According to the United Nations data, the proportion of global digital services in the total service trade had increased from 48 per cent in 2011 to 63.6 per cent in 2020.
Instant retail brings brick-and-mortar stores back into retail game
Experts believe that instant retail has not only made buying easy and convenient for customers but also boosted small-and-medium-sized businesses across China.
Glamorise me: Makeover photo shoots catching on among camera-confident youngsters
Initial target clients for these studios were aspiring actresses and K-pop stars, but more than 90 per cent of the clients now are ordinary people.
Nissan ends production of iconic compact car March for Japanese market
Nissan has been shifting the focus of its compact car sales to the Note, and installing its own hybrid system in other models.
Grab-Singtel digital bank to launch savings account offering daily interest
GXS chief executive Charles said the digital bank will calibrate the conditions, including the cap on deposits, based on customers’ behaviour and demand.
China’s public cloud market to double to $90b by 2025 in nation
Over the next few years, the speed of cloud migration in China will be broadly in line with the rest of the world, a report states.