Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich are the world’s smartest cities, according to an index published on Thursday amid a growing debate on the future of urban design for a post-COVID era. From smart traffic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich top index of world’s smartest cities
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich are the world's smartest cities, according to an index published on Thursday amid a growing debate on the future of urban design for a post-COVID era. ( read original story ...)
Singapore August Exports Rise 7.7% Year/year, Higher Than Forecasts
On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, exports expanded 10.5% in August after a 1.2% rise in the previous month, Enterprise Singapore said in a statement. Economists had forecast a 0.9% rise. ( read original story ...)
Singapore becomes hub for Chinese tech amid US tensions
Some of China's biggest technology firms are expanding operations in Singapore as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Tencent and Alibaba are increasing their presence in the city state ... ( read original story ...)
Philips picks agency for commerce strategy and performance duties
Globally, the network is also appointed media planning and buying partner for Philips, the world’s leading health technology company. ( read original story ...)
Singapore partners Apple on new LumiHealth app to promote healthy lifestyle changes
Singapore has partnered with Apple on a new app, LumiHealth, which uses technology and behavioural insights to encourage Singaporeans to make ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent expanding Singapore footprint to drive SEA expansion
Move to set up its Southeast Asian hub in Singapore comes amidst China's worsening relations with the US and India, which have led to Chinese apps being banned in both countries. ( read original story ...)
Tencent to set up hub in Singapore after PUBG Mobile ban in India
Singapore is also known as the gateway to Southeast and South ... It also has minority stakes in Activision Blizzard (COD Mobile), Bluehole (PUBG Mobile), Ubisoft, and Voodoo, among others. Bans in ... ( read original story ...)
Assessing Singapore’s mobile network experience on the eve of 5G
Video Experience, Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience and 4G Availability. Singapore’s mobile Video Experience compares favorably with other cities on the eve of 5G, which indicates ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent said to join rivals Alibaba, ByteDance in picking Singapore as Asia hub after India, US bans
China’s tech behemoths including Alibaba and ByeDance are increasingly turning to Southeast Asia as a base in the face of growing hostility from the US and other major markets. ( read original story ...)
11,350 were retrenched in Singapore in H1 2020, surpassing SARS numbers
A total of 11,350 people were retrenched in Singapore in the first half of the year (H1 2020), a sharp rise from preliminary estimates released in July (9,920). According to the Ministry of Manpower's ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Tencent picks Singapore as Asia hub after India, US bans
Tencent said it will open a new office in Singapore and that it is recruiting for various positions including tech and business development.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
SPH launches BT News Tablet Edition with early bird specials
News Tablet Edition, allowing readers to read digital copies of BT on brand-new Samsung tablets.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Business Times News Tablet Edition launched, with early-bird specials available for readers
Singapore Press Holdings has launched The Business Times (BT) News Tablet Edition, allowing readers to get digital copies of BT on brand new Samsung tablets.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tencent Picks Singapore as Asia Hub After India, U.S. Bans
Tencent Holdings Ltd. has picked Singapore as its beachhead for Asia, joining rivals Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and ByteDance Ltd. in the race to build up their presence closer to home after setbacks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gives out pocket-sized device to trace coronavirus
SINGAPORE - Singapore began handing out pocket-sized coronavirus contact-tracing devices to residents on Monday, part of a planned nationwide rollout to help the city-state safely reopen its economy. ( read original story ...)