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Global Payments expands Thailand travel network with Centara
Airlines

Global Payments expands Thailand travel network with Centara

The tie-up should help Centara reduce checkout drop-off as international guests in Thailand get local currency pricing and more payment options.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
LG showcases premium built-in kitchen range in Singapore
Smart Home

LG showcases premium built-in kitchen range in Singapore

The showcase underlines fierce competition in Singapore's premium appliance market as LG pushes connected, built-in kitchens for home renovators.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
TP opens Johor Bahru operations centre for Singapore
Fintech

TP opens Johor Bahru operations centre for Singapore

Singapore-based clients gain a nearby multilingual support base as TP expands Malaysian operations with a Johor Bahru centre near the border.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Homhero appoints Pete Smith to board as growth nears
Property Technology

Homhero appoints Pete Smith to board as growth nears

The appointment gives the Gold Coast software group direct operator insight as it nears its 10th year and passes USD $3 billion in bookings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Sinclair promotes Lai, hires Choi in Hong Kong restructure
Gaming

Sinclair promotes Lai, hires Choi in Hong Kong restructure

The appointments bring consumer and corporate communications under one regional team as clients demand more joined-up support across Asia-Pacific.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Fever raises USD $250 million for global expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Fever raises USD $250 million for global expansion

The cash will fund Fever's push into more countries and entertainment categories after revenue more than tripled in three years.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Eagle Eye adds Divide By Zero to APAC partner programme
Customer Experience

Eagle Eye adds Divide By Zero to APAC partner programme

Retailers in Asia-Pacific will gain more choice over loyalty and personalisation systems as Eagle Eye broadens its partner network with Divide By Zero.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Square launches Apple Business integration for sellers
Software-as-a-Service

Square launches Apple Business integration for sellers

Eligible sellers can now update Apple Maps listings from Square, reducing the burden of keeping hours, addresses and branding current across eight markets.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore Airlines refreshes in-flight dining across cabins
Customer Experience

Singapore Airlines refreshes in-flight dining across cabins

Passengers in premium cabins will get new tableware, wines and service touches as the carrier expands its menu overhaul across all classes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales
Network Infrastructure

EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales

The hire signals EnGenius's push to expand across North America through partners as it tries to win more cloud networking and security business.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Bixolon & Isitec boost logistics traceability printing
Digital Transformation

Bixolon & Isitec boost logistics traceability printing

More than 100 printers are now supporting parcel traceability across Isitec customers' logistics sites, after a rollout designed to cut manual steps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Merlin rolls out NiCE CXone across 140 attractions
Software-as-a-Service

Merlin rolls out NiCE CXone across 140 attractions

Guest service at Merlin's attractions has improved sharply, with issue resolution rising to 95% after an AI platform was rolled out.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise
Construction

Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise

Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Mount businesses need strong summer after landslide hits trade
Opinion

Mount businesses need strong summer after landslide hits trade

Trade remains below last year, but Mount businesses are seeing a lift in foot traffic and hope a strong summer will aid recovery after the landslide.

By Ayla Yeoman • 3 min read • Last week
'Anything new is good': Picton businesses back central Blenheim revamp
Small Business

'Anything new is good': Picton businesses back central Blenheim revamp

Picton traders say the temporary disruption of a streetscape upgrade was worth it, after their own revamp boosted seating, safety and summer trade.

By Kira Carrington • 3 min read • Last week
Square launches Uber Eats integration for Australia
Fintech

Square launches Uber Eats integration for Australia

Australian restaurants using Square can now cut tablet clutter and manage Uber Eats, dine-in orders and stock from one system.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Humanforce named major contender in two Everest tests
Data Analytics

Humanforce named major contender in two Everest tests

The dual Everest Group recognition strengthens Humanforce's push to sell a broader HCM suite to frontline employers in regulated sectors.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month