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The Gleamers: How Asia’s play-focused consumers are reshaping commerce
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Asia is experiencing a unique demographic convergence. By 2050, the region will house one in four of the world’s seniors (over 60) as well as 60% of its young people. This generational mix is creating a powerful new consumer archetype that transcends age: “The Gleamers”.
French luxury billionaire sparks tax debate with threat to leave
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» PARIS — Bernard Arnault, the billionaire boss of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, has picked a fight with the French government by suggesting that companies could flee France for the United States to escape a planned tax hike.
Virtual influencers seen as key to marketing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/11/2021
» Metaverse humanoids could serve as potential communication tools for brands and could partner with human influencers to create valuable content, according to SIA, Thailand's first virtual influencer agency.
A year after Diamond Princess, cruise industry eyes return
AFP, Published on 16/02/2021
» TOKYO: David Abel and his wife Sally might have had the cruise from hell last year on the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess, but they can't wait to get back to sea.
Education revolution
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 08/06/2020
» As we move into the sixth month of Covid-19, it has become crystal clear that the pandemic has exposed cracks in the systems we live in, from healthcare to business and the economy, and now all eyes are on education.
Retailers and Restaurants Hit in Protests, Adding to Coronavirus Damage
Business, Sarah Nassauer & Heather Haddon, Published on 02/06/2020
» Many retailers and restaurants, already crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, are grappling with damage to their properties and new closures following protests sparked by the death of George Floyd that have sometimes turned violent.
Fashioning a culture
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/12/2018
» Chiang Mai Design Week 2018 is now under way to highlight creative designs and crafts that can be found in everyday life in the northern capital.