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Stat: China’s marriage rate at its lowest since 2013 amid economic concerns

The number of Chinese couples marrying in the first half of 2024 is at its lowest level since 2013, with 3.43m weddings recorded, a fall of 498,000 from the same period in 2023, according to official figures.

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Global

Affluent consumers in developing nations are positive about the future

Global – Affluent consumers in developing countries are more optimistic than those in developed nations, according to a new study.

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Fashion

Faster fashion

Global – The rising consumption of fast fashion across the globe is putting additional strain on the environment.

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Technology

Foursquare and Nokia team up to cater for NEAs

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Travel & Hospitality

TFWA World Exhibition 2012: Overview

Concerns about slowing economic growth in China were shrugged off last month at the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) World Exhibition, as new figures revealed that the Asia-Pacific region had overtaken Europe for the first time to become the largest duty-free and travel retail region in the world.

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Marketing & Branding

Jaideep Prabhu : Jugaad innovation

Professor Jaideep Prabhu talks about Jugaad innovation.

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APAC

Marketing angle disrupts Tata Nano sales drive

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Sustainability

Bright Idea: solar lamp aids developing world

Iceland – Iceland-based company LittleSun is set to launch The LittleSun Lantern this summer, an affordable solar-powered LED light designed to give cheap light to the 2.5 billion around the world who still live on less than $2 per day.

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Retail

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Stat: China’s marriage rate at its lowest since 2013 amid economic concerns