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No web, no jobs: Kashmiris board the ‘Internet Express’
Thousands of Kashmiris spend hours on a packed train to go online as the region grapples with the longest internet blackout imposed by a democracy. Read more…
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Indians wage online social media battle against citizenship law
Protests rage across Indian universities against a new citizenship law, students have taken to social media to wage battle online and organise demonstrations. Read more…
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Investors back online marketplace for ethical, green farmers
New online startup helps developing-nation farmers who are using green and ethical methods to earn more by linking them directly with food buyers worldwide. Read more…
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Amazon launches bigger local online store in Singapore
Amazon.com Inc has launched a bigger local store and marketplace in Singapore, expanding its product selection and intensifying competition with rivals Read more…
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Online retail – a real struggle for bricks and mortar players
We are used to seeing big numbers in predictions about ecommerce and retail and the latest Juniper Research report into online sales does not disappoint. According to the report ‘online retail sales will exceed $6 Read more…
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Online customers in Asia prefer Asian-made smartphones
Online customers in Asia prefer Asian-made smartphones most of all according to findings made by analysts. Read more…
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Belgian Trappist monk beer brewers turn to online sales
Belgian Trappist monks who brew one of the world’s most coveted beers are turning to online sales to ensure their limited supply goes directly to beer lovers. Read more…
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IKEA shifts focus from store visits to online app experience
IKEA is launching a new app to allow customers to shop remotely for products they can visualise in the context of their own home. Read more…
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Traditional TV in this age of online and mobile entertainment
In the age of online media, audience expectations continue to evolve and traditional TV as we know it faces severe challenges unless it reinvents itself – again Read more…
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New Zealand massacre highlights the dark side of live-streaming
Online live-streaming sites seemed oblivious to the New Zealand massacre unfurling and failed to stop it until well after it had gone viral Read more…