According to the National University of Singapore, the research facility will deepen knowledge of good macronutrients and micronutrients, food products and ingredients, as well as design eco-friendly ‘bio-factories’ to produce industrial biochemicals. ( read original story ...)
New $80m food technology site in Singapore to ‘drive innovation’
Asian agribusiness company Wilmar International and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have established a new research laboratory to conduct clinical nutrition and synthetic biology research to create healthier food products. Based at the NUS Yong ... ( read original story ...)
MyRepublic hints at Australian mobile launch this year
Australia's mobile market could soon get more crowded, as broadband provider MyRepublic looks set to take on the big telcos. At a press event Wednesday in Singapore for the launch of its new mobile plans in the region, CEO Malcolm Rodrigues revealed the ... ( read original story ...)
MyRepublic launches 3 mobile plans in Singapore debut
Its cheapest plan offers 7GB data for $35/month. MyRepublic debuted in the Singapore mobile scene today with the launch of three new mobile plans. According to an announcement, the three new plans are Smart (7GB of data at $35/month), Mega (12GB of data at ... ( read original story ...)
MyRepublic launches 3 mobile plans, talks up customer focus
SINGAPORE: MyRepublic on Thursday (Jun 21) unveiled its first commercial mobile services for the Singapore market, which are being positioned as “simple and worry-free” for the consumer. The Internet company said during a media briefing that the three ... ( read original story ...)
MyNetFone to acquire Singapore’s SuperInternet
MNF expects to complete the acquisition by 31 July. Australia’s TPG has been rolling out its own network infrastructure in Singapore, preparing to launch mobile services on the island later this year. Read more MyNetFone strikes MVNO deal with Telstra ... ( read original story ...)
MyRepublic moves into telco space, launching 3 mobile plans for all users
SINGAPORE - Internet service provider MyRepublic has moved into the telco space, offering three mobile plans from Thursday (June 21). The move comes a month after the company offered mobile services for its existing broadband customers. The mobile plans ... ( read original story ...)
M1 : and Huawei embark on first end-to-end 5G live tests in Singapore
Singapore's mobile networks are widely acknowledged as amongst the most advanced worldwide, and M1 is committed to staying at the forefront of 5G technology to ensure our consumers enjoy the best experience and latest smart applications. We look forward to ... ( read original story ...)
ExxonMobil Singapore Butyl and Resins Plants Begin Production
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 20 ... About ExxonMobil ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC, UOB join NETSPay mobile app
SINGAPORE • OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank (UOB) customers can now digitally store their Nets ATM bank cards on the NETSPay mobile app, Nets announced yesterday. This allows them to make Nets payments through their mobile phones instead of using ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC and UOB tap NETS for mobile and online payments
According to a report, there are about 60,000 NETS QR acceptance points available for mobile payments. “Mobile payments are gaining steam in Singapore, with increasing levels of awareness and the government’s push for a cashless society,” OCBC Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel Launches Singapore’s ‘First’ Mobile Leasing Plans
Singtel has launched what it claims is Singapore’s first mobile leasing plans that will allow its SIM Only customers to rent out the latest Apple and Samsung phones for a monthly fee instead of purchasing them upfront. Customers on SIM Only plans can ... ( read original story ...)
Siptel Pte Ltd bringing the future to the present with VOIP technology
This basically brings the future to the present for businesses in Singapore, while helping them cut cost drastically even as they remain connected to the world. Technology is dynamic and the advancement in technology has helped businesses and even ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lost its crown as the world’s most digitally competitive country
The rankings took into consideration every country’s performance on three factors: knowledge, technology, and future readiness. Singapore reached first place in the knowledge and technology factors but 15th in future readiness. “Seemingly, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports surge despite fall in electronics
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's exports grew at a surprisingly robust pace in May as shipments of items such as pharmaceuticals surged, outweighing the decline in electronics. Still, economists remained cautious about reading too much into the ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore can truly become a smart nation
Singapore is seeing the possibilities and benefits of adopting smart city initiatives and infrastructures. In line with the milestones set in place by Singapore’s Smart Nation Initiative in late 2014, the government has been putting in the effort and ... ( read original story ...)