Haikal Sufiyan Senior Analyst
singapore
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About Haikal
Haikal is a Senior Research Analyst at Euromonitor International.
Haikal is part of the research team in Singapore that handles home and tech research and client engagements. His focus is on home and tech industries, connecting with clients to share insights of industries such as home and garden.
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Spielwarenmesse: How Kidults Are Shaping the Future of Play
18 Mar 26Ratna Sita Handayani, Head of Research (DACH region) at Euromonitor International, was invited to present at the 75th Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg where she unpacked how the cute economy is a strategic pillar of growth at a time when consumers are turning to toys for comfort and connection.
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US Heat Pump Adoption Continues to Rise Amid Shifting Policy Support
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