Singapore is, in particular ... which could include using blockchain technology to facilitate ‘faster cross-border payments and streamlining “know-your-client” (KYC) processes, the announcement revealed. Establishing blockchain payment rails between ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sponges up Silicon Valley wisdom to win the future
SINGAPORE -- In 2016, while attending the National University of Singapore, Lim Jing Rong and Davis Gay teamed up to co-found a financial-technology startup. The major motivation that led them to create their own business? Their one-year experience in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Establishes Smart Command Center Based on Facial Recognition
Singapore’s law enforcers have teamed up with Japanese technology giant NEC to form a concept Smart Command Center, in an attempt to fight crime more efficiently and effectively. Concept trials began this year, using NEC’s Neoface facial recognition ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government researching facial recognition applications
... a new security screening solution developed by a team comprised of employees from the Republic of Singapore Navy and DSTA Defence Science and Technology Agency, according to a report by OpenGov Asia. Announced on the ministry’s Facebook page, the ... ( read original story ...)
Flywire Captures Global FinTech Award in Singapore
and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) for innovative solutions developed and implemented by fintech start-ups, financial institutions, and technology companies. 300 candidates were evaluated by a panel of international experts from multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Live Streaming App BIGO LIVE Brings Awareness and Raises Funds for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore
About BIGO CEO David Li, founded BIGO LIVE in March 2016 and headquartered in Singapore. BIGO LIVE is a mobile Internet company focused on live streaming technology and platform services, and is committed to build a leading global social video broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications : Singtel launches SG QR code payments on Singtel Dash
Singapore, 20 November, 2017 - Singtel has launched Singapore Quick Response Code (SG QR) payments on its all-in-one mobile payments app, Singtel Dash. This move to introduce the QR specification endorsed by the Payments Council is in support of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore telecom carrier CEO quits suddenly
Competition in the city-state is growing as telcos fight for customers in a market where penetration of smartphone and mobile broadband exceeds 100%. Competition is not only against the likes of major rival Singapore Telecommunications, but also against ... ( read original story ...)
US tech company Emerson opens automation solutions centre in Singapore
SINGAPORE - American technology and engineering company Emerson, which is in the automation solutions business, has opened a new solutions centre in Singapore. The launch of the US$3 million (S$4.1 million) facility in Pandan Crescent on Friday comes as ... ( read original story ...)
Electronics surge tipped to continue next year
Electronics manufacturers in Singapore are looking to another strong year in 2018, after a slew of new product launches - including the iPhone X - helped lift growth in the sector this year. Manufacturing, which makes up a fifth of the Singapore economy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Oct exports surge almost 21 pct y/y, top f’cast; China sales strong
SINGAPORE, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose at a much stronger pace than expected in October, thanks to growth in both electronics and non-electronic sectors, official data showed on Friday. Exports increased 20.9 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil domestic exports beat expectations to rebound by 20.9% in October
The strong showing in Nodx comes as manufacturers here continue to benefit from a pick-up in global demand, especially for electronics-related shipments. The sector makes up a fifth of the Singapore economy and has been its brightest spot this year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications’ (SGAPY) CEO Chua Sock Koong on Q2 2018 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
I will ask Moon to talk through the margins in - the revenue number in the Singapore mobile business, and then Samba will talk about the other GDL businesses. Kuan Moon Yuen Yes. Thank you, Sock Koong. First of all, I think the mobile revenue business and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines invests $850M in development, installation of new aircraft cabin electronics
The new cabin products will be fitted to Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A380 fleet starting in December 2017, when the first of five new A380 aircraft enter service. Retrofit work will also take place on 14 existing aircraft, to ensure product consistency ... ( read original story ...)
Electronics PMI growth dips by 0.3 points in October
The electronics sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped 0.3 point from 53.6 to a slower expansion reading at 53.3 in October. According to the Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (SIPMM), the electronics sector has now recorded ... ( read original story ...)
Courts Singapore to launch new-look megastore in Tampines, plus improved online shop
SINGAPORE - Courts Singapore, a leading home electronics, IT and furniture retailer here, will be launching its redesigned megastore in Tampines on Saturday (Nov 11), a highlight in its $10 million investment towards refurbishing all its islandwide retail ... ( read original story ...)