Bank Indonesia extends domestic credit card payment system to individuals, pressing Visa and Mastercard Bank Indonesia has extended a domestic credit card payment system to individual cardholders, aiming to boost …
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Malaysia economy accelerates in Q2 as AI investment lifts consumer spending
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMalaysia economy accelerates in Q2 as AI investment and consumer spending drive growth Malaysia economy quickened in Q2, with strong AI-driven investment and household spending supporting a better-than-expected performance, the …
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Li-Ning signs Stephen Curry as global brand partner to revive consumer interest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStephen Curry Signs Long-Term Partnership with Li‑Ning in Move to Expand Curry Brand Globally Stephen Curry Li‑Ning partnership announced as a long-term agreement to co-develop shoes, apparel and lifestyle products, …
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Japan’s World Cup 2026 run drives at least $180m in consumer spending
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan World Cup 2026: Strong Team Spurs at Least $180 Million Consumer Boost as Jerseys Sell Out Japan World Cup 2026 drives consumer spending from jerseys to beer as fans …
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Yum China buys mainland Pizza Hut for $1.2 billion amid subdued consumer market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYum China to Buy Pizza Hut China Mainland Business for $1.2 Billion; U.S. Firm Purchases Remainder Yum China will buy Pizza Hut China’s mainland operations for $1.2 billion while LongRange …
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Beijing imposes citywide ban on consumer drone sales starting May
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBeijing to Ban Consumer Drone Sales from May 2026, Citing National Security Concerns Beijing will ban sales of consumer drones from May 2026 to protect sensitive information and bolster security, …