For many smartphone manufacturers, small markets are not interesting. It’s logical. But there are exceptions. We think Singapore is the best proof. Its population is ... ( read original story ...)
Booster vaccine programme to be extended to persons aged 12 to 17 in Singapore
From early next month, the booster vaccination programme will be extended to those aged 12 to 17 years old, the multi-ministerial taskforce on COVID-19 said on Friday (21 January). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s second SPAC made its debut on Friday — and a third one is on its way
Pegasus Asia is the first Singapore-listed special purpose acquisition company with international backers such as European asset manager Tikehau Capital. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks act to tackle spate of SMS phishing scams
Banks in Singapore are set to remove clickable links in emails and text messages sent to retail customers after a spate of SMS phishing scams. ( read original story ...)
Singapore electronics manufacturing industry faces challenges
Singapore could face challenges in sustaining its economic revival spurred by strong global demand for electronic products and semiconductors in 2021, according to industry analysts. ( read original story ...)
Samsung takes down ad featuring drag queen in Singapore after backlash
Samsung has removed an ad in its wearable products campaign in Singapore after receiving backlash for it. In an attempt to promote diversity and inclusion, the South Korean electronics giant selected ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gives banks two-week deadline to fix SMS security
A widespread phishing operation targeting Southeast Asia's second-largest bank – Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) – has prompted the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to introduce ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ATMs in Singapore shut down following newly released guidelines
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is also limiting the crypto ads published by firms operating in the sector. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks to remove clickable links in emails, SMS sent to customers as part of new security measures
Banks in Singapore will be removing clickable links in emails or SMS messages sent to retail customers and set the threshold for funds transfer notifications to customers by default at S$100 (RM311) ... ( read original story ...)
FTAG Ventures Invests Over S$10 Million in BeLive, and Other Livestreaming Companies
FTAG Ventures Invests Over S$10 Million in BeLive, and Other Livestreaming Companies. SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTAG Ventures raised its total investments in Southe ... ( read original story ...)
New AI workforce programme to train up to 2,000 students to implement technology
SINGAPORE - A programme has been launched at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to trainstudents to plug workforce gaps when Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes a mainstay here. . Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Nifty Seen Opening On A Flat Note; Bajaj Finance, L&T Technology Services In Focus
L&T Technology Services will be in focus after its net profit rose 34 per cent to Rs 249 crore in December quarter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore boosts geospatial property collaboration
The Singapore Land Authority to work with property agencies to improve hyperlocal and granular geospatial data. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bans Cryptocurrency Ads And Promotion To The Public
In a move to disengage the public from trading in cryptocurrencies, Singapore’s central bank on Monday issued new guidelines that prohibit crypto firms ... ( read original story ...)
Home-grown mobile app lets users take surveys and earn points to redeem shopping vouchers
SINGAPORE - Users of a mobile survey app by home-grown market research firm Milieu Insight can now take surveys and earn points to redeem shopping vouchers. The company launched gamification features ... ( read original story ...)
Shoppers are increasingly using their mobile phones and apps in store
Mobile is changing the way we shop – even in-store. According to a survey of over 9,000 consumers across the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore and India two-thirds of shoppers are now ... ( read original story ...)