New $80 million food tech facility opened in Singapore

According to the National University of Singapore, the research facility will deepen knowledge of good macronutrients and micronutrients, food products and ingredients, as well as design eco-friendly ‘bio-factories’ to produce industrial biochemicals. ( read original story ...)

MyRepublic hints at Australian mobile launch this year

Australia's mobile market could soon get more crowded, as broadband provider MyRepublic looks set to take on the big telcos. At a press event Wednesday in Singapore for the launch of its new mobile plans in the region, CEO Malcolm Rodrigues revealed the ... ( read original story ...)

MyRepublic launches 3 mobile plans in Singapore debut

Its cheapest plan offers 7GB data for $35/month. MyRepublic debuted in the Singapore mobile scene today with the launch of three new mobile plans. According to an announcement, the three new plans are Smart (7GB of data at $35/month), Mega (12GB of data at ... ( read original story ...)

MyRepublic launches 3 mobile plans, talks up customer focus

SINGAPORE: MyRepublic on Thursday (Jun 21) unveiled its first commercial mobile services for the Singapore market, which are being positioned as “simple and worry-free” for the consumer. The Internet company said during a media briefing that the three ... ( read original story ...)

MyNetFone to acquire Singapore’s SuperInternet

MNF expects to complete the acquisition by 31 July. Australia’s TPG has been rolling out its own network infrastructure in Singapore, preparing to launch mobile services on the island later this year. Read more MyNetFone strikes MVNO deal with Telstra ... ( read original story ...)

ExxonMobil Singapore Butyl and Resins Plants Begin Production

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 20 ... About ExxonMobil ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading ... ( read original story ...)

OCBC, UOB join NETSPay mobile app

SINGAPORE • OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank (UOB) customers can now digitally store their Nets ATM bank cards on the NETSPay mobile app, Nets announced yesterday. This allows them to make Nets payments through their mobile phones instead of using ... ( read original story ...)

OCBC and UOB tap NETS for mobile and online payments

According to a report, there are about 60,000 NETS QR acceptance points available for mobile payments. “Mobile payments are gaining steam in Singapore, with increasing levels of awareness and the government’s push for a cashless society,” OCBC Bank ... ( read original story ...)

Singtel Launches Singapore’s ‘First’ Mobile Leasing Plans

Singtel has launched what it claims is Singapore’s first mobile leasing plans that will allow its SIM Only customers to rent out the latest Apple and Samsung phones for a monthly fee instead of purchasing them upfront. Customers on SIM Only plans can ... ( read original story ...)