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Singapore’s shops and restaurants scoring quick wins with AI

Rifeng Gao, The Lo & Behold Group’s chief operating officer, inside Fico restaurant on Sept 2.
Rifeng Gao, The Lo & Behold Group’s chief operating officer, inside Fico restaurant on Sept 2.

Mop this way: Lady Gaga clocks in at FamilyMart to lure Japan’s part-timers

Lady Gaga can be seen shelving snacks, mopping floors and running the register in FamilyMart’s new recruitment ad.
Lady Gaga can be seen shelving snacks, mopping floors and running the register in FamilyMart’s new recruitment ad.

Design News

Harvey Norman launches exclusive HP Omnibook Ultra in deep espresso, Tecno holds warehouse sale

The colourway is exclusive to Harvey Norman.
The colourway is exclusive to Harvey Norman.

AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks, banks warn

FILE PHOTO: An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

Tollyjoy closure not driven by financial considerations, says CEO

Tollyjoy’s immediate focus will be on managing an orderly closure.
Tollyjoy’s immediate focus will be on managing an orderly closure.

Lewis Hamilton’s lifestyle brand +44, Almave drink to be launched at Marina Bay Sands

lclewis21 - Lewis Hamilton's non-alcoholic agave spirit

source/copyright: ALMAVE
free for publicity use
lclewis21 - Lewis Hamilton's non-alcoholic agave spirit

source/copyright: ALMAVE
free for publicity use

‘A bittersweet moment’: Baby, mother care firm Tollyjoy to wind down brand after 55 years

Founded in 1971, Tollyjoy manufactures and markets products under the Tollyjoy and Little Precious brands.
Founded in 1971, Tollyjoy manufactures and markets products under the Tollyjoy and Little Precious brands.

Popular Bookstore outlet in Waterway Point closed for the weekend after water leakage

The bookstore chain announced the temporary closure in a Facebook post on Sept 19, apologising for the inconvenience and saying it was working to get things back in order.
The bookstore chain announced the temporary closure in a Facebook post on Sept 19, apologising for the inconvenience and saying it was working to get things back in order.

Mbappe boosts On’s brand visibility, but hurdles to football success remain

On faces difficulties in its bid to translate the high-profile partnership into a sales boost in the competitive football market.
On faces difficulties in its bid to translate the high-profile partnership into a sales boost in the competitive football market.

iPhone 18 Pro fans queued overnight at Orchard Road Apple store for latest models

Hector Yong, an ITE College East student and the first customer in the queue, with his iPhone 18 Pro Max on Sept 18. He started queuing at 11pm the previous night.
Hector Yong, an ITE College East student and the first customer in the queue, with his iPhone 18 Pro Max on Sept 18. He started queuing at 11pm the previous night.

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