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Retail Media 2025: Where Every Click Becomes a Moment of Truth
By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas A Quiet Experiment Becomes a Global Race Retail media is no longer an industry side note — it’s the new heartbeat of modern commerce.In October 2025, the world’s biggest retailers, tech platforms, and financial giants are rewriting the rules of advertising. What began as a quiet experiment on e-commerce product pages has turned into a global race to own marketing’s most valuable real estate: the moment right before purchase. Across the United State
Oct 16, 2025
OpenAI and Stripe Join Forces to Redefine Online Shopping with the Agentic Commerce Protocol
By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas In a milestone moment for conversational commerce, OpenAI has officially rolled out a new feature inside ChatGPT that allows users to buy products directly from the chat. The feature, called Instant Checkout, is powered by a collaboration with Stripe , one of the world’s leading payment platforms, and built on a new open standard known as the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) , a framework that may change how people shop online (OpenAI, 2025; Reuter
Oct 15, 2025
Thanawat Malabuppha: Redefining Thailand’s Digital Economy through Speed, Influence and Connection
By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas For Thanawat Malabuppha, Thailand’s e-commerce story has always been about more than platforms and prices, it’s about people. As CEO and Co-Founder of Priceza and Honorary President of the Thailand E-Commerce Association, Thanawat has spent over a decade helping Thai businesses understand what truly moves the modern consumer. From the early days of comparison shopping to today’s immersive, influencer-driven digital landscape, he has seen the country
Oct 13, 2025
Why Your Brand Needs to Be at rockbird media Events
Look, we all know the game has changed. Your potential customers are scrolling through their phones right now, thumbing past your carefully crafted ads without a second thought. And honestly? Can you blame them? Trust in traditional advertising continues to erode, and the noise level online has become absolutely deafening. So here's the million-dollar question: How do you actually connect with people anymore? The answer might surprise you. It's not about being louder. It's a
Feb 174 min read
Shanghai Welcomes the World at the China International Import Expo 2025: Journalists See a City Built on Connection
A delegation of 91 journalists from 85 countries visited Shanghai ahead of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2025), capturing a city where heritage and innovation move in harmony. From the Bund’s historic skyline to the Expo’s modern stage, Shanghai revealed itself not just as a trade hub — but as a global story of connection, creativity, and human progress.
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Starbucks Reshapes Its China Future with Boyu Capital in a $4 Billion Partnership
Starbucks’ $4 billion partnership with Boyu Capital marks a bold reset of its China strategy. By selling up to 60 percent of its business while retaining brand control, the coffee giant signals a new era of localization and shared growth. This story explores how collaboration—not ownership—is shaping the next phase of global expansion.
Nov 4, 20252 min read
Top 10 AI-Powered HR Tools Used by Filipino Companies in 2026
Filipino companies are no longer asking whether to automate HR — they're asking which platform to trust with their most important asset: their people. With payroll complexity ranked second-highest in Southeast Asia and workforce sizes scaling fast, AI-powered Human Capital Management (HCM) has moved from "nice-to-have" to boardroom priority. Top 10 AI-Powered HR Tools Used by Filipino Companies Are Using Right Now From multinational banks in Makati to BPO giants in Cebu, busi
Mar 12
Global Hiring Moderates as Firms Emphasize Efficiency and Strategic Talent Allocation
By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas Global Hiring Moderates as Firms Emphasize Efficiency and Strategic Talent Allocation Recent labor data and corporate announcements suggest that hiring momentum in early 2026 is moderating, with companies adopting a more selective approach to workforce expansion. While job creation continues, growth is occurring at a steadier pace compared with previous expansion periods, reflecting what economists describe as a recalibration rather than a contracti
Feb 18
HR Trends 2025: How Algorithms and Accountability Are Redefining Leadership
As HR enters the AI era, leaders face a new challenge: balancing machine precision with human accountability. This November 2025 feature explores how CHROs are redesigning culture, governance, and performance in the age of algorithms and why hrX Indonesia 2025 is the must-attend event for future-ready HR innovators.
Nov 6, 2025
Digital Banks Move Toward Sustainable Growth as AI Reshapes Operating Models
by: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas Fintech companies entering 2026 are increasingly shifting focus from rapid customer expansion toward sustainable profitability, reflecting a broader maturation of the digital finance sector. Reuters reporting in late February highlighted strong performance expectations from U.S.-based digital banking platform Chime , which projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates amid continued growth in customer activity and transaction volumes. The compan
Mar 3
Where to Find Curated B2B Networking Events by rockbird media in Asia
Curated B2B Networking Events by rockbird media in Asia If you are a business leader, entrepreneur, or professional looking to expand your B2B network in Asia, rockbird media is a name worth knowing. Over the years, the company has built a strong reputation for curating meaningful business events across key Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. Rather than hosting generic conferences, rockbird media focuses on purpo
Jan 26
Samsung’s Q4 Profit Surges as AI Chip Demand Accelerates
Samsung Electronics has exceeded market expectations after forecasting a sharp rise in fourth-quarter operating profit, fueled largely by booming demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The South Korean tech giant estimates its operating profit for the October–December period reached approximately 20 trillion won (around $13.8 billion) , representing a 208% increase year on year . This figure significantly outperformed analyst forecasts and
Jan 16
Digital Banks Move Toward Sustainable Growth as AI Reshapes Operating Models
by: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas Fintech companies entering 2026 are increasingly shifting focus from rapid customer expansion toward sustainable profitability, reflecting a broader maturation of the digital finance sector. Reuters reporting in late February highlighted strong performance expectations from U.S.-based digital banking platform Chime , which projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates amid continued growth in customer activity and transaction volumes. The compan
Mar 3
Where to Find Curated B2B Networking Events by rockbird media in Asia
Curated B2B Networking Events by rockbird media in Asia If you are a business leader, entrepreneur, or professional looking to expand your B2B network in Asia, rockbird media is a name worth knowing. Over the years, the company has built a strong reputation for curating meaningful business events across key Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. Rather than hosting generic conferences, rockbird media focuses on purpo
Jan 26
Samsung’s Q4 Profit Surges as AI Chip Demand Accelerates
Samsung Electronics has exceeded market expectations after forecasting a sharp rise in fourth-quarter operating profit, fueled largely by booming demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The South Korean tech giant estimates its operating profit for the October–December period reached approximately 20 trillion won (around $13.8 billion) , representing a 208% increase year on year . This figure significantly outperformed analyst forecasts and
Jan 16
Top 10 AI-Powered HR Tools Used by Filipino Companies in 2026
Filipino companies are no longer asking whether to automate HR — they're asking which platform to trust with their most important asset: their people. With payroll complexity ranked second-highest in Southeast Asia and workforce sizes scaling fast, AI-powered Human Capital Management (HCM) has moved from "nice-to-have" to boardroom priority. Top 10 AI-Powered HR Tools Used by Filipino Companies Are Using Right Now From multinational banks in Makati to BPO giants in Cebu, busi
Mar 12
Global Hiring Moderates as Firms Emphasize Efficiency and Strategic Talent Allocation
By: Zenia Pearl V. Nicolas Global Hiring Moderates as Firms Emphasize Efficiency and Strategic Talent Allocation Recent labor data and corporate announcements suggest that hiring momentum in early 2026 is moderating, with companies adopting a more selective approach to workforce expansion. While job creation continues, growth is occurring at a steadier pace compared with previous expansion periods, reflecting what economists describe as a recalibration rather than a contracti
Feb 18
HR Trends 2025: How Algorithms and Accountability Are Redefining Leadership
As HR enters the AI era, leaders face a new challenge: balancing machine precision with human accountability. This November 2025 feature explores how CHROs are redesigning culture, governance, and performance in the age of algorithms and why hrX Indonesia 2025 is the must-attend event for future-ready HR innovators.
Nov 6, 2025
Why Your Brand Needs to Be at rockbird media Events
Look, we all know the game has changed. Your potential customers are scrolling through their phones right now, thumbing past your carefully crafted ads without a second thought. And honestly? Can you blame them? Trust in traditional advertising continues to erode, and the noise level online has become absolutely deafening. So here's the million-dollar question: How do you actually connect with people anymore? The answer might surprise you. It's not about being louder. It's a
Feb 17
Shanghai Welcomes the World at the China International Import Expo 2025: Journalists See a City Built on Connection
A delegation of 91 journalists from 85 countries visited Shanghai ahead of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2025), capturing a city where heritage and innovation move in harmony. From the Bund’s historic skyline to the Expo’s modern stage, Shanghai revealed itself not just as a trade hub — but as a global story of connection, creativity, and human progress.
Nov 10, 2025
Starbucks Reshapes Its China Future with Boyu Capital in a $4 Billion Partnership
Starbucks’ $4 billion partnership with Boyu Capital marks a bold reset of its China strategy. By selling up to 60 percent of its business while retaining brand control, the coffee giant signals a new era of localization and shared growth. This story explores how collaboration—not ownership—is shaping the next phase of global expansion.
Nov 4, 2025
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