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Australia Post unveils blockchain Lunar New Year stamps

3 days ago
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Australia Post launches $15 blockchain-enabled Lunar New Year DigiStamps, pairing physical horse stamps with scannable digital collectables.
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Bitget unveils GracyAI avatar to guide crypto users

Last week
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Bitget launches GracyAI, a chatty avatar of boss Gracy Chen to guide crypto users on strategy and mindset, not quick-fire price tips.
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CelcomDigi honours artisans in Lunar New Year push

Last week
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CelcomDigi’s Lunar New Year push spotlights Malaysian artisans, youth ang pow designers and festive mobile offers in one campaign.
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Ramadan 2025 reshapes Southeast Asia shopping journeys

Last week
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Ramadan 2025 lifted Southeast Asia retail sales 13% as shoppers began browsing weeks earlier and stretched decisions over longer journeys.
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Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

This month
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Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
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StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza

Last month
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StarHub launches Lunar New Year 2026 bundles in Singapore, dangling HBO Max, broadband freebies and 5G line and device discounts.
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Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.
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Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
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Ant Group raises cross-border transaction limit to $5,000

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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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.
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Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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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.
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Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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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.
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Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Alipay+ expands its global initiative, aiming to boost growth for its partners in hospitality and tourism through incentives for users.
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‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.
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Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.