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Singapore’s A*Star researcher one of two women scientists to win prestigious international award
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Twitter makes further cuts on content moderation staff
Roles that didn't get enough “volume" to justify continued support were eliminated.
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Twitter cuts staff overseeing global content moderation in Singapore, Dublin offices: Report
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Alphabet’s Verily seeks to eradicate dengue in Singapore
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Twitter cuts staff from global moderation teams in Dublin and Singapore offices after mass lay-offs and resignations
Workers on teams handling policy on misinformation, global appeals and state media on the platform are also eliminated.
Inside Apple’s Singapore Marina Bay Sands retail store
The Marina Bay Sands Apple Store in Singapore is the first of its kind, appearing to float on water in Singapore's Marina Bay — and we recently visited it.
Singapore Consumers Want Option to Control Data, Visa Report Reveals
With Singapore consumers living their lives online, nearly eight out of 10 (around 77%) would like the option to control their data, Visa report reveals ...
Second teen pleads guilty to part involvement in OCBC phishing scam totalling S$12.8 million in losses
A 19-year-old man on Wednesday (Jan 4) admitted to his involvement in a spate of high-profile phishing scams affecting OCBC bank.
Singapore Takes Big Measures to Protect Crypto Holders
Singapore is imposing new digital currency rules that will require it to have 1.25:1 in collateral against risk assets like crypto.