68% of Southeast Asian retailers plan to increase investment in social commerce over the next 12 months, according to Shopify’s Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024. Singaporean consumers list free shipping and knowledgeable staff as necessities when shopping online and in-store.| INDVSTRVS
We curate byline editorials from leading industry experts on the latest in business innovation, international development, opportunities and working culture from around the globe.| INDVSTRVS
For businesses, generative models have democratized the use of artificial intelligence (AI), enabling companies in key sectors to implement new technologies. However, generative AI can produce misinformation and disinformation and has a large carbon footprint.| INDVSTRVS
New Finance app insights report highlights APAC finance market’s projected rise to reach $324 billion by 2026; renewed interest in crypto, increased user spending, and engagement will drive industry growth.| INDVSTRVS
One can find inspiration and meaning in all sorts of events. How a Toys R Us store reopening reminded me of how important it is to keep on playing.| INDVSTRVS
A new study launched by Kearney finds that despite widespread commitment to achieving net zero by 2030, less than one-third of businesses across the region have decarbonization plans that are acutely aligned with the Paris Agreement, indicating a slower pace of progress towards global net zero targets.| INDVSTRVS
Findings show workplace technology and cyberslacking erode employee wellbeing and productivity, with forward- thinking policies and training needed to improve work-life balance.| INDVSTRVS
People are communicating in radically different ways to how we did even a few years ago. For businesses, it’s now essential that we provide our employees with communication stacks that are fit for purpose and highly integrated.| INDVSTRVS
The third annual 2024 ESG Practitioner Survey finds companies planning to voluntarily comply with the CSRD; practitioners believe integrated reporting has positive impact on performance.| INDVSTRVS
Sustainability forms the heart of Southeast Asia’s political, corporate and societal agenda for the next decade. To fully achieve that requires an effective technology infrastructure.| INDVSTRVS
A new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) finds employers prioritizing benefits like health & wellbeing, flexible work options, and training & career development.| INDVSTRVS
