Google taps 2,500 SMEs in Singapore for export readiness

Google has announced partnerships with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) to expand the potential reach of an SME-focused ecommerce program to as many as 13,650 member companies. The company ... ( read original story ...)

Singtel to boost mobile data speeds during National Day Parade

SINGAPORE: Local telco Singtel said on Thursday (Aug 3) it intends to enhance mobile data speeds at large-scale events, starting with this month's National Day Parade. According to a Singtel spokesperson, the average 4G mobile data upload and download ... ( read original story ...)

Philippine stocks lead SE Asia markets

The index ended a third straight week higher. Malaysia's exports in June grew 10% from a year earlier, government data showed. Bucking the trend, Singapore ended 0.3% down, as oil and gas stocks took a hit from lower oil prices. Sembcorp Industries lost 1 ... ( read original story ...)

UPDATE 4-Oil prices fall as OPEC oil exports rise

U.S. oil production at highest since August 2015 * OPEC oil exports hit record high in July * Russia's Rosneft production at 4.57 million bpd in Q2 * Record U.S. gasoline demand provides some support (Updates throughout, changes dateline from SINGAPORE ... ( read original story ...)

Bubble tea chain Gong Cha plans Singapore return

SINGAPORE: Bubble tea chain Gong Cha is set to return to the Singapore market after the company behind the brand, Royal Tea Taiwan, appointed a new master franchisee here on Friday (Aug 4). Gong Cha said it appointed Gong Cha (Singapore) as the new master ... ( read original story ...)

Uber bought and rented over 1,000 defective cars in Singapore

Uber has had a growing public image problem for most of the year. Now, one of its cars has literally gone up in flames. Uber Singapore bought more than 1,000 Honda Vezels to rent to its drivers in the country -- after Honda recalled the car in 2016 due to ... ( read original story ...