Singapore Book Publishers Association president Peter Schoppert sees mobile as huge, ebooks with little traction, and publishers ‘stepping up their game’ ahead of next week’s (November 13, 14) StoryDrive Asia. Singapore is a hub of Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
New mobile app launched to help food outlets cut waste
SINGAPORE — It was the sight of his family dumping expiring food from the freezer that motivated Mr Preston Wong last year to create a digital application to help food sellers reduce food wastage. “The idea germinated, and it made me realise that the ... ( read original story ...)
2 Lessons from China on How Singapore Can Become Truly Cashless
Speficially, we look to China, where cash has essentially given way to mobile payments already, to get more clarity to probe into what must be done in Singapore to truly kill cash. Understanding how WeChat became the de-facto mode of payment in China ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC first Singapore lender to launch face ID recognition for mobile app
OCBC Bank's retail and business banking customers can now log into the bank's app via their Apple iPhone X. The bank said it's the first in Singapore to offer such biometric technology. By leveraging Apple's Face ID facial recognition technology, OCBC Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Fintech Strategy Is Evolving, Central Bank Chief Says
Singapore’s vision and strategy for developing financial technology is evolving with rapid technological and industry changes, Monetary Authority of Singapore chief Ravi Menon said, as the regulator prepares for its second FinTech Festival next week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to put residents’ medical history in electronic database
which is the national technology agency for healthcare. “The methods we use are very similar to how the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, for example, protects its tax database when it collects information from thousands of companies,” he said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Central Bank Chief Has a Warning for Fintech Investors
That’s the message Monetary Authority of Singapore Managing Director Ravi Menon has for pundits and investors trying to navigate the wave of technology euphoria sweeping the financial services industry. While technological innovations such as blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer Electronics Fair with a DIY twist
The popular Consumer Electronics Fair at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre is in full swing, with the latest gadgets and gizmos on display drawing the expected crowds. One of the highlights is a booth managed by The Techanic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new, high-tech airport terminal operational
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Changi Airport opened a cutting-edge terminal Tuesday with a fully automated check-in system including facial scanning and computerised baggage drop points, but some passengers struggled with the new technology. Terminal 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia investigating reported leak of 46 million mobile users’ data
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Malaysia is investigating an alleged attempt to sell the data of more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers online, in what appears to be one of the largest leaks of customer data in Asia. The massive data breach ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore should embrace blockchain technology soon
Broadridge APAC head David Becker discusses the potential of blockchain technology and the challenges that hinder its evolution. Blockchain technology is already reshaping how business is done globally but serious doubts remain. This is revealed in a ... ( read original story ...)
Technology Companies in Asia-Pacific Ready to Boost 2018 Salary Budgets to Address Rising Employee Turnover And Strong Demand for Talent
SINGAPORE--(Marketwired - Nov 2, 2017) - The Talent, Rewards & Performance practice of Aon plc ( NYSE : AON ) has just released new data on projected 2018 salary budgets and hiring plans at technology sector companies across the Asia-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Prince Charles shows his expertise with a vacuum cleaner on Singapore trip
Charles got to grips with a Dyson machine during a visit to the company's Singapore Technology Centre, he was faced not with a dusty floor but the world's media. The heir to the throne tried out the cordless Dyson V8 Absolute when he was shown a range of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leads the world in mobile download speeds
Singapore led 77 nations with a 46.6Mbps average download speed for 4G LTE, with South Korea not far behind with an average of 45.9Mbps. Rounding out the top five were three European countries: Norway at 42.03Mbps, Hungary at 42Mbps and the Netherlands at ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Global 4G LTE speeds stuck at a stand still
The end to the improvements in 4G LTE speeds can also been seen in the fastest networks in the world, with no country yet able to crack the 50 Mbps mark. Singapore, South Korea, Hungary, and others have seen speeds remain mostly stable for well over a year. ( read original story ...)
LTE networks aren’t getting faster, but they are becoming more commonplace
LTE speeds have stalled Some carriers have broken OpenSignal's 50 Mbps prediction, but no country has a 50Mbps average speed just yet. Singapore, with a 46.6 Mbps average, and South Korea's 45.9 Mbps average, are the closest, but the countries with the ... ( read original story ...)