Singapore-based car marketplace Carro said on Tuesday (June 15) it has raised US$360 million (S$478 million) in its latest funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, becoming the region's latest ... ( read original story ...)
‘Alibaba of cars’ becomes next Singapore unicorn after SoftBank-led $360m injection
The startup will use the new funds to expand its offerings across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore – markets where the company said it saw significant growth in the past year. It will also ... ( read original story ...)
Two Shots Versus Delta; Singapore’s School Plans: Virus Update
There was positive news on the vaccine front, with two-dose shots from Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc proving highly effective at preventing hospitalization of those with Covid-19’s delta variant, ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Singapore Prime Day 2021: Support small businesses
If you want to support small business owners this Prime Day, while taking advantage of the savings, here are some early deals (up to 40%) we think are useful for you. ( read original story ...)
NFTMUSIC.AI: The Breakthrough Utility Token for the Music Industry
NFTMUSIC.AI: The Breakthrough Utility Token for the Music Industry. SINGAPORE, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NFTMUSIC.AIhave released details of a new platform which enables artis ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists think they can use your body to wirelessly charge electronics
Wireless charging is a smartphone feature we’ve come to take for granted and expect from every high-end handset. But wireless charging tech is only in its infancy, and what we currently refer to as ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Health-backed medical data company LinkDoc files for US IPO
The Beijing-based company, which offers cancer-focused healthcare services, reported a 41% jump in revenue for the three months ended March 31. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Gen-Z Are Borrowing Too Freely, Central Bank Worries
This is an unhealthy trend.” Among those sounding the alarm is the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the city-state’s de-facto central bank, which has launched a media campaign warning the payment ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered and ENGIE announce successful execution of the former’s first Green Banker’s Guarantee in Singapore
Singapore's Green Plan is coming along well ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s growth could surpass Govt’s 4% to 6% forecasts: Analysts
Singapore's economic growth could surpass the Government's forecasts, despite the latest round of tighter Covid-19 restrictions. The Republic's gross domestic product (GDP) may expand by 6.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
What the G7’s global tax reform plan could mean for Singapore
SINGAPORE: The recent landmark accord among the Group of Seven (G7) nations for new tax rules aimed at large multinational corporations (MNCs) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore marine life enthusiasts ‘horrified’ over beach goers digging up sea creatures
SINGAPORE: A Facebook post about the treatment of marine creatures by Changi Beach visitors recently has got wildlife enthusiasts riled up. The ... ( read original story ...)
Shoppers in Singapore tend to reuse log-in details, passwords: IBM study
SINGAPORE - Cyber hygiene was not top of mind, even as more Singapore consumers went online amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a study has found.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eyes Schools Reopening as Vaccinations Rise for Kids
Authorities in Singapore are planning to reopen schools in stages from the end of this month as the pace of vaccinations among children speeds up amid an increase in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Virus Cases at Close to 2-Week High Amid More Tests
Singaporean authorities detected 19 new locally-transmitted coronavirus cases, the highest since June 3, due to an increase in testing amid a phased loosening of restrictions this week. ( read original story ...)
AdvanceTC Issues Updated Investor Guide; Unique Position in the Satellite and Space Market
AdvanceTC Issues Updated Investor Guide; Unique Position in the Satellite and Space Market. NEW YORK, NY, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- AdvanceTC Limited ( ... ( read original story ...)