Cost-of-living crisis casts shadow over Britain's Black Friday
Britons will spend 8.7 billion pounds ($10.5 billion) over the Black Friday weekend (Nov. 25 to Nov. 28), according to GlobalData.
Fri Nov 25 2022
E-commerce: Would you pick slower delivery to cut your carbon footprint?
A recent study shows that carbon labelling could potentially encourage shoppers to opt for more sustainable shipping methods.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Sales and promotional periods could make you more generous
Research suggests that firms can use price promotions as great opportunities to collaborate with charitable organisations.
Sun Jan 24 2021
US 'Cyber Monday' sales at record-setting pace
Despite deals offered during the weekend, the majority of consumers believe that retailers saved the best bargains for Monday.
Tue Dec 01 2020
'Black Friday' shopping turns into panic
City-dwellers and weekenders were shocked when they heard gunshots being fired at London's shopping district, Oxford Street on Friday.
Fri Nov 24 2017
Singles' Day: A real life example of what DFTZ can do for our SMEs
Digital Free Trade Zone says it will increase Malaysian SMEs export of goods to USD38 billion and has created over 60,000 by 2025.
Fri Nov 10 2017
US Black Friday: more shoppers but less spent per head
The American shopping orgy known as Black Friday lured more buyers this year but they spent less per person thanks to great bargains, an industry group said.
Mon Nov 28 2016
Amazon releases video showcasing unmanned delivery drones
Amazon has unveiled what its unmanned drones for package delivery would look like with a video launched on Sunday on the prototype of technology it announced two years ago.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Why Singles' Day in China is bigger than Cyber Monday
Singles' Day, a twist on Valentine's Day, started in China in the 1990s as an obscure holiday but has snowballed into a consumer phenomenon thanks largely to Alibaba.
Tue Nov 10 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024