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Bitget unveils GracyAI avatar to guide crypto users
Crypto

Bitget unveils GracyAI avatar to guide crypto users

Bitget launches GracyAI, a chatty avatar of boss Gracy Chen to guide crypto users on strategy and mindset, not quick-fire price tips.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test
Supply Chain

Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test

Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Phishing

Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Ant Group raises cross-border transaction limit to $5,000
Fintech

Ant Group raises cross-border transaction limit to $5,000

Ant Group boosts its cross-border payment limit fivefold to $5,000 per transaction to simplify international visits in line with China's updated policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Shares

Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese

Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

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CelcomDigi honours artisans in Lunar New Year push
Mobile Device Management

CelcomDigi honours artisans in Lunar New Year push

CelcomDigi's Lunar New Year push spotlights Malaysian artisans, youth ang pow designers and festive mobile offers in one campaign.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Ramadan 2025 reshapes Southeast Asia shopping journeys
Customer Experience

Ramadan 2025 reshapes Southeast Asia shopping journeys

Ramadan 2025 lifted Southeast Asia retail sales 13% as shoppers began browsing weeks earlier and stretched decisions over longer journeys.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia
Digital Transformation

Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza
Unified Communications

StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza

StarHub launches Lunar New Year 2026 bundles in Singapore, dangling HBO Max, broadband freebies and 5G line and device discounts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists
Digitisation

Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists

Ahead of a busy travel season, 7-Eleven stores in Thailand now accept payments from 13 Alipay+-enabled e-wallet apps, increasing accessibility for international tourists.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year
Fintech

Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year

Ahead of Chinese New Year, Alipay+ bolsters its Singapore presence, partnering with RWS to facilitate mobile payments for international tourists amid an anticipated tourism surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush
Payment Technologies

Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush

Alipay+ expands its global initiative, aiming to boost growth for its partners in hospitality and tourism through incentives for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Hyperscale

'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018