Liher Urbizu

THE WRITER IS PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR AT SAP SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Tariffs raise the apparent cost of imported goods, and when those inflated costs are plugged into spend-based emissions models, they artificially elevate the associated carbon footprint.

The hidden carbon accounting costs of tariffs

A flawed methodology amplifies both environmental and financial risk

 From automating personalised advertisements to forecasting demand and even optimising pricing systems –  AI adoption by retailers could propel Asia’s retail market to new heights.

Will AI accelerate or disrupt Asia’s leadership in retail?

WITH the global retail e-commerce market expected to more than double in value between 2022 and 2032 to reach US$7.9 trillion, retailers...