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- 1Fishing activity slows in Manta, Ecuador●RE: https:// masto.ai/@Miro_Collas/11733840 7063788649 In the Ecuadorian press (in Spanish): "Fishing activity in Manta
Fishing activity in Manta, Ecuador, is showing signs of slowing down, according to the Ecuadorian press. Merchants report fewer products available at retail outlets, while industry leaders say part of the fishing fleet has stopped setting out to sea. The reports raise concern about the local fishing economy and its impact on vendors and workers in the port city.
- 2Hong Kong and Indonesia Expand Cross-Border QR Payment Cooperation●Hong Kong, Indonesia Central Banks Deepen Cooperation On Cross-Border QR Payments
The central banks of Hong Kong and Indonesia are deepening cooperation on cross-border QR code payments, aiming to make retail payments between the two economies faster and more interconnected. The move fits a broader regional push, led by Southeast Asian regulators, to link national payment systems and reduce reliance on traditional correspondent banking channels for everyday transactions.
- 3UBS sees AI shopping agents reshaping retail●How AI shopping agents could reshape hardline, broadline and food retail - UBS
UBS analysts published research arguing that AI shopping agents could significantly reshape hardline, broadline and food retail. The report examines how automated assistants that search, compare and purchase on behalf of consumers may alter how customers find products, shift pricing power and change the role of retailers' websites and brands in the buying process.
- 4Zeekr Malaysia partners with EON to expand Klang Valley showrooms●Zeekr Malaysia Partners With EON To Expand Klang Valley Network With New Showrooms
Zeekr Malaysia has entered a partnership with EON to grow its dealership presence in the Klang Valley, adding new showrooms to the region. The move is aimed at strengthening the Chinese electric vehicle brand's retail footprint as it scales up sales in Malaysia, giving customers more locations to view and purchase its vehicles.