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XI'AN, China , July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the theme "Digital Convergence Revitalizes the Silk Road, Smart Innovation Shapes the West's Future," the 7th Western Digital Economy Expo (WDEE Expo) has successfully concluded in the ancient capital of Xi'an on June 28. Xi'an High-Tech Industry Development Zone The expo brought together delegations from Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and other countries, as well as government and enterprise representatives from over 30 Chinese cities and 119 leading digital economy companies. The event facilitated the signing of 34 key projects, marking a new record in the expo's history. This year's WDEE Expo has introduced the "Digital Economy Enterprise Going Global" exchange event for the first time, demonstrating that Xi'an has moved beyond the traditional role of facilitating industrial transfer and is actively exporting digital capabilities. The event released the "Silk Road Cross-Border Data Flow and Operations White Paper" providing practical guidance for standardized digital trade among Belt and Road partner countries. In addition, the signing of "GEO Industry Standard Self-Regulatory Convention" further consolidated the foundation for the compliant development of cross-border digital businesses. As a key hub for the digital economy in western China, Xi'an is accelerating the construction of an open and shared digital ecosystem. In 2025, core digital economy industries above the designated size reached 129 billion yuan (9.28% of GDP). Infrastructure has been reinforced through five new‐infrastructure initiatives covering networks, cloud, computing, data, and security, to support government‐enterprise collaboration and public services. Xi'an drives digital growth through scenario‐based openness, releasing 303 application requirements across smart tourism, XR, new energy, and more. The city has built technology centers for open-source chip, AI algorithms, and industrial software, forging industrial chain clusters from R&D to large‐scale deployment. In Xi'an, a robust enterprise ecosystem has been established through echelon building, white‐list institutional arrangements, and innovation funds, attracting industry leaders like Huawei and JD.com while nurturing specialized SMEs, creating a balanced environment where enterprises of all sizes thrive together. As Xi'an advances its vision of becoming a hub for digital technology innovation, a launchpad for next-generation digital products and applications, and a thriving ecosystem for the integrated growth of digital enterprises, the city warmly invites partners from across the global big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence value chains to join as its "City Partners."
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LiveRamp has announced the implementation of the first closed loop omnichannel measurement framework for Co-op. In collaboration with Google, LiveRamp enabled the retailer to deterministically link search ads to real-world store visits and food sales, proving the offline impact of its digital marketing investments. Initial tests of the framework delivered the following results: +134% increase in-store sales; 77% uplift in incremental store visits; 39x return on investment for search. Co-op faced an industry wide challenge. Standard digital metrics, including clicks, online orders, and revenue, did not capture the full value of paid search, especially for customers who completed their purchases in physical stores. It required a solution that could accurately measure the impact of digital activity on both online and offline outcomes, such as store visits and sales. It also needed to ensure privacy, scalability, sustainability, and a consistent, engaging brand experience. To bridge this gap, it partnered with LiveRamp. Using LiveRamp’s Data Collaboration Platform, Co-op connected its Co-op Member programme data to Google’s advertising platform. This matched the first-party data to digital search campaigns, enabling the retailer to accurately measure the incremental impact of digital ads on offline transactions. Co-op is now progressing with plans to develop personalised campaigns tailored to members’ specific interests and shopping behaviours, leveraging dynamic targeting to further enhance digital and physical engagement. Yawen Deng, Performance Marketing Manager, Co-op, says: “Connecting our digital activity to in-store behaviours has unlocked a new level of understanding of how our members shop. LiveRamp’s privacy centric approach has enabled us to see the full customer journey - from search to store - and it’s giving us the confidence to invest where it truly matters for our business.” Dominic Adams, Digital Marketing Lead, Co-op, comments: “Co-op constantly demonstrates how we can keep innovating and extracting value from the data that we hold. Both Google and LiveRamp have been supportive and aligned with our strategy to “close the loop” and enable better understanding of our digital marketing investments and omni-channel impact.” Travis Clinger, International GM and Chief Connectivity & Ecosystem Officer, LiveRamp, adds: “Digital search is a powerful driver of offline traffic, but retailers have historically struggled to prove it. Through data collaboration and our network, we helped Co-op build its first omnichannel measurement framework, enabling it to draw a straight line between search investment and in-store results. Delivering incremental and measurable returns, maximising efficiency and providing actionable marketing insight, this campaign is a testament to how integral data collaboration is for omnichannel success.” 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Omnichannel retail will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards . The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November. Check out our 2025 winners here . Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson . In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.” “But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.” He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.” Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel , the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering. No results found
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India and Japan adopt comprehensive AI cooperation roadmap. Regular AI Strategic Dialogue to drive joint initiatives. Focus on AI governance, cybersecurity, semiconductors and talent exchange. Japan backs India’s AI vision, to host next AI Summit. GG News Bureau NEW DELHI, 3rd July: India and Japan on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to deepen cooperation in [...] The post India, Japan Unveil Ambitious AI Partnership appeared first on Global Governanace News .
San Francisco: TikTok has reached a settlement in principle with a 15-year-old Florida teenager just weeks before the platform was set to go to trial over social media addiction. The agreement successfully averts a landmark courtroom battle that tech experts viewed as a crucial benchmark for thousands of youth mental health lawsuits sweeping the United States. The plaintiff, identified by his initials R.K.C., filed suit claiming that years of compulsive social media use directly caused severe psychological trauma, including ongoing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Represented by the law firm Morgan & Morgan, the teenager has systematically targeted major tech platforms, having already reached a separate settlement agreement with YouTube on June 23. Despite TikTok and YouTube stepping away from the litigation, the trial is still scheduled to begin on July 27 in Los Angeles. This leaves Meta and Snapchat as the sole remaining defendants forced to answer the teenager’s claims in court. Legal counsel for the plaintiff noted that social media companies have spent years strategizing to hook children via insidious features like autoplay and infinite scroll to maximize profits at the expense of adolescent well-being. This latest settlement arrives amid a massive wave of accountability lawsuits targeting Silicon [...]
Effective 1st July 2026, Malaysians can make unlimited ATM cash withdrawals for free at over 14,000 machines nationwide as the banks are waiving the RM1 MEPS interbank withdrawal fee. However, some have reported being charged the RM1 fee for ATM cash withdrawals after 1st July. For those who are unaware, not all ATMs in Malaysia [...]
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