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When integrated thoughtfully into the overall #shopping experience, technology becomes a catalyst for meeting consumer expectations of convenience and flexibility. In this era dominated by #AI, brands and retailers must navigate three key imperatives—revolving around experiences, #sustainability, and operations—to outpace competitors in the face of rapid…

Indian student accommodation platform Amber announced Monday that it has raised $21 million led by Gaja Capital in its latest funding round. Lighthouse Canton and Stride also participated in the funding.

To help increase access to finance for small businesses in Thailand, especially women-owned or led firms, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing an equity investment of up to $23.8 million as a cornerstone investor in an initial public offering (IPO) of Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited (Thai Credit).

At the end of the day, #Bitcoin #ETF represents a fresh start for crypto investing where compliance, security, and most importantly confidence. More #crypto ETFs will follow suit with a stronger focus on investor education and protection, we are only at the beginning of mass adoption.

Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Web3 firm Animoca Brands, has on Friday announced a partnership with HashPalette to support the global expansion of the Japanese Web3 gaming sector. As part of the partnership, Animoca Brands will provide marketing support for the global expansion of HashPalette's game THE LAND ELF Crossing…

Global software giant Microsoft has joined forces with DoxAI, a venture of Australia’s Lakeba Group, and Perpetual Limited to provide financial services companies with access to cutting-edge technology that can help them grow and evolve.

Indian generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam AI has announced that it is working with Microsoft to make its Indic voice large language model (LLM) available on Azure. The collaboration reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to enabling AI-driven growth and innovation in India.

The electric vehicle (EV) market is on track for a watershed year in 2024 as emissions reduction targets clash with falling consumer spending amid enduring economic uncertainty, Rystad Energy said Wednesday. Rystad Energy research forecasts 17.5 million EV sales this year, an 18.5 percent annual increase.

Netherlands-based Orient Growth Ventures said Thursday it has completed final closing of second fund at $90 million for Southeast Asia and India.

The trajectory of #workplace experience design emerges as a powerful determinant in shaping the daily experiences of employees. As we navigate the challenges of modernizing operations, it is critical to be cognisant of the synergy in creating a nuanced human-centered design driven by technology. Such transformations aren’t merely a strategic move but a…