During a Multi-Ministry Taskforce press conference on Wednesday (24 March), members of the panel explained how Singapore came to purchase 200,000 doses of the Sinovace Biotech vaccine, which is ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok owner ByteDance hires CFO in a step towards IPO
TikTok owner ByteDance has hired Xiaomi executive Shou Zi Chew for a newly created role as chief finance officer, in a sign that the tech company is moving towards a much-anticipated initial public ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Hires Xiaomi Executive as CFO While It Weighs IPO
ByteDance Ltd. hired Xiaomi Corp.’s Chew Shou Zi as its chief financial officer, fueling speculation over the social media giant’s plans to go public. ( read original story ...)
ByteDance hires Xiaomi executive as CFO in a step towards IPO
Chew posted on his personal social media account that he will be based in Singapore for the new job. Chew got to know ByteDance when he was working for private equity company DST, an early investor at ... ( read original story ...)
Deliveroo seeks a valuation of $12 billion for its maiden IPO
It operates in over two hundred locations across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and ... ( read original story ...)
Nestle signs pilot deal with co-working firm IWG allowing 10,000 employees in China to work remotely, while DBS surrenders Hong Kong office space in nod to Covid-19
Nestle and DBS are joining the ranks of organisations adapting to the coronavirus pandemic by switching to new work arrangements. While Nestle, the world's largest food company, will allow all of its ... ( read original story ...)
Importer fined for illegally importing processed food products like instant noodles, biscuits
SINGAPORE: Local importer Arklife Distributors was fined S$7,500 on Wednesday (Mar 24) for illegally importing more than 3 tonnes of processed ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi’s international business head quits to join ByteDance as its CFO in Singapore
Xiaomi’s former international business president, Chew Shou Zi, is moving to ByteDance as its new chief financial officer. ( read original story ...)
Singapore expands COVID-19 vaccinations to younger age group
Singapore said on Wednesday it has opened up its COVID-19 immunisation drive to a younger age group, after more than half of its elderly population signed up for or received their vaccinations. ( read original story ...)
Insider is Firmly Positioned as the #1 Leader on G2’s Mobile Marketing and Personalization Reports for Spring’21 – 17th Quarter in a Row
Insider helps leading global brands, including UNIQLO, Vodafone, Samsung, Madeira Madeira, Marks & Spencer, Virgin, Allianz, Santander, Toyota, Singapore ... a top leader in Mobile Marketing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore opens coronavirus vaccinations to over 45s, warns of potential disruptions as EU tightens grip on exports
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong encourages Singaporeans to ‘get vaccinated as soon as possible’ to head off any potential supply disruptions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tests distancing dongles to track mingling at meetings
A Singapore business gathering is using movement dongles to make sure participants keep their distance, as the region's business hub prepares to start hosting big events safely as the world looks to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Thor Group and Focus Technology to jointly launch cross-border e-commerce platform
SINGAPORE, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based consumer entertainment platform Thor Group and online commerce operator Focus Technology (002315.SZ), plan to jointly roll out a cross ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore use blockchain technology for COVID-19 vaccination certificates
Digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates in Malaysia and Singapore are secured by blockchain technology and come with a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based insurtech CXA Group to shut down Vietnam tech hub
Singapore-based insurtech company CXA Group is shutting down its Vietnam tech hub in Ho Chi Minh City by April 16 as it plans to consolidate its technology operations in China, Rosaline Chow Koo, ... ( read original story ...)
Khairy: Malaysia and Singapore use blockchain tech to issue COVID-19 vaccine certificates
Khairy Jamaluddin, the Minister in charge of coordinating the National COVID-19 immunisation programme, has shared on Facebook that he has met with Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Vivian ... ( read original story ...)