Category: Digital Economy
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How Generative AI is Transforming Product Discovery in Fashion Retail
Generative AI is ushering in a new era in fashion retail by redefining how consumers discover and interact with products. As retail increasingly shifts toward digital-first experiences, generative AI is enhancing personalization, enabling smarter search functionality, and offering immersive shopping experiences that better align with consumers’ individual preferences. This transformation…
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Asia’s Startup Goldmine: The Most Promising Sectors to Watch in 2025
The startup ecosystem in Asia is undergoing a transformative shift as it embraces rapid technological advancement, widespread digitalization, and increasing policy momentum toward sustainability. As of 2025, the region is poised to dominate global innovation with an expanding pool of startups across ten high-growth sectors. These sectors not only reflect…
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ONDC and the Future of E-Commerce in India: Revolution or Roadblock?
India’s digital public infrastructure has earned international admiration for its scale and impact, particularly with innovations like Aadhaar and UPI that transformed identity verification and payments. Riding on the success of these initiatives, the launch of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was seen as India’s next big leap—this…
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Nvidia’s Reign in the AI Chip Market: Powering the Global AI Revolution
In the unfolding narrative of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, one name consistently stands at the forefront: Nvidia. With a commanding share—estimated between 70% to 95%—in the AI accelerator market, Nvidia has positioned itself as the de facto infrastructure provider for the world’s most ambitious AI ambitions. From powering generative…
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Towards a Future-Ready Digital Infrastructure: Building the Foundation for an AI-Driven Economy
The global digital landscape is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a transformative force across industries. At the heart of this transformation lies a robust and scalable data centre infrastructure—an essential pillar for enabling real-time computing, cloud services, and massive data processing. To keep pace with this digital…
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The Rise of Stablecoins and Their Impact on Global Finance and Trade Stability
In the last decade, the financial world has undergone a seismic transformation, ushered in by the advent of digital currencies. While early headlines were dominated by the volatility of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, a quieter yet more transformative revolution has emerged: the rise of stablecoins. Designed to combine the…
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Tackling E-Waste: India and EU Lead with Producer Responsibility Frameworks
The exponential growth in electronic device usage has triggered a parallel surge in electronic waste (e-waste) globally. As the world becomes increasingly digital, the environmental burden of discarded electronics—laden with toxic metals, plastics, and non-biodegradable components—has become a pressing global challenge. In response, both India and the European Union (EU)…
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