SINGAPORE: A new job scam involving a fake mobile application called “Shopee Pay” has seen at least 11 victims cheated of about S$53,000 since December. In the scam, victims were invited to participat ... ( read original story ...)
At least 11 people lose $53k to job scam involving fake mobile app Shopee Pay
The app is not related to e-commerce platform Shopee or its e-wallet feature, said the police. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s richest man loses $US11b in three months
Forrest Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Sea Ltd, has had one of the world’s biggest wealth plunges. ( read original story ...)
Temasek-Backed Vertex Set to Be First SPAC to List in Singapore
Singapore is about to get its first blank-check company listing, as Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd. is seeking to raise at least S$170 million ($125 million) through the sale of units. ( read original story ...)
Wirex Integrates World’s Largest Non-USD Fiat-Backed Stablecoin, XSGD on Platform
Wirex Integrates World's Largest Non-USD Fiat-Backed Stablecoin, XSGD on Platform. LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wirex, a leading digital payments platform, has added six n ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s richest man loses $US2b in two days
The man who once was Singapore’s richest person has had one of the world’s biggest wealth plunges. Forrest Li, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sea Ltd, has lost almost $US11 billion of his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Next-Gen Tycoons Join NFT Craze With Launch Of Collaboration Platform For Entrepreneurs
Kiat Lim has teamed up with Elroy Cheo to join the craze for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of a private digital community for next generation entrepreneurs. ( read original story ...)
Strong Market Reputation and Digital Initiatives Propel TCS to Superbrand Status in Singapore
TCS has been recognized as a Superbrand in Singapore. The recognition acknowledges TCS’ strong market reputation, digital initiatives and business growth. ( read original story ...)
Cooley Hires Capital Markets Partner in Singapore From Goldman Sachs
Tim Pitrelli, who served as an executive director and senior counsel at Goldman Sachs, is Cooley's first capital markets partner in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
igloocompany Honored with Innovation Award for Latest Keyless Access Product Solution
Honored with Innovation Award for Latest Keyless Access Product Solution. igloocompany, a Singapore-based smart access solutions provider, has been named a Consumer E ... ( read original story ...)
Sequans to Expand 4G and 5G Partnership with Renesas
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a leading provider of cellular IoT chips and modules, announced today an expansion of its existing 4G/5G licensing agreements with Renesas Electronics ... ( read original story ...)
AR technology , EV chargers among green solutions at Sustainability Experience Centre
SINGAPORE - Augmented reality technology to monitor energy usage in real-time was among the green solutions displayed at the launch of a Sustainability Experience Centre on Wednesday (Jan 5). . Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Scientists Win Wellcome Leap R3 mRNA Contract
An A*STAR-led team was awarded contract from Wellcome Leap R3 program to join global network developing next generation of mRNA technology. The R3 program has two goals: one, to increase exponentially ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales up 1.9% in November, slowing after October’s iPhone 13 boost
SINGAPORE - Retail sales in Singapore rose for a third straight month in November last year, although growth slowed from the previous month and turnover was still below pre-pandemic levels. Takings at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales up 1.9% in November
SINGAPORE: Singapore's retail sales rose 1.9 per cent year-on-year in November, compared to the previous month's increase of 7.5 per cent. The larger year-on-year increase in Oct ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent to divest $3B worth of shares in Singapore’s Sea
Currently an independent business technology journalist and content specialist based in Singapore, she has over 20 years of industry experience with various publications including ZDNet, IDG, and ... ( read original story ...)