Singapore's hard-hit tourism sector is banking on new technology to gain an edge when the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. From virtual tours to augmented reality, Neo Rong Wei takes a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Spacs has rocky start; which raises many concerns
The first two blank-cheque enterprises to register in Singapore had a disappointing market launch, sparking worries about whether the enthusiasm for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank issues guidelines to limit crypto trading by public
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday issued guidelines that limit cryptocurrency trading service providers from promoting their services to the general public, as part of a bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung pulls ad featuring Muslim mother showing support to her drag queen son after Singapore backlash
A Samsung ad for its wearable products that featured a drag queen and his Muslim mother has been removed after it was found to be “insensitive and offensive to some members of our local community" in ... ( read original story ...)
Research team sets new efficiency record for solar cell technology
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials. This ... ( read original story ...)
How Strong Are Apple’s Positions In Singapore?
For many smartphone manufacturers, small markets are not interesting. It’s logical. But there are exceptions. We think Singapore is the best proof. Its population is ... ( read original story ...)
Booster vaccine programme to be extended to persons aged 12 to 17 in Singapore
From early next month, the booster vaccination programme will be extended to those aged 12 to 17 years old, the multi-ministerial taskforce on COVID-19 said on Friday (21 January). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s second SPAC made its debut on Friday — and a third one is on its way
Pegasus Asia is the first Singapore-listed special purpose acquisition company with international backers such as European asset manager Tikehau Capital. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks act to tackle spate of SMS phishing scams
Banks in Singapore are set to remove clickable links in emails and text messages sent to retail customers after a spate of SMS phishing scams. ( read original story ...)
Singapore electronics manufacturing industry faces challenges
Singapore could face challenges in sustaining its economic revival spurred by strong global demand for electronic products and semiconductors in 2021, according to industry analysts. ( read original story ...)
Samsung takes down ad featuring drag queen in Singapore after backlash
Samsung has removed an ad in its wearable products campaign in Singapore after receiving backlash for it. In an attempt to promote diversity and inclusion, the South Korean electronics giant selected ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gives banks two-week deadline to fix SMS security
A widespread phishing operation targeting Southeast Asia's second-largest bank – Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) – has prompted the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to introduce ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ATMs in Singapore shut down following newly released guidelines
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is also limiting the crypto ads published by firms operating in the sector. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks to remove clickable links in emails, SMS sent to customers as part of new security measures
Banks in Singapore will be removing clickable links in emails or SMS messages sent to retail customers and set the threshold for funds transfer notifications to customers by default at S$100 (RM311) ... ( read original story ...)
FTAG Ventures Invests Over S$10 Million in BeLive, and Other Livestreaming Companies
FTAG Ventures Invests Over S$10 Million in BeLive, and Other Livestreaming Companies. SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTAG Ventures raised its total investments in Southe ... ( read original story ...)
New AI workforce programme to train up to 2,000 students to implement technology
SINGAPORE - A programme has been launched at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to trainstudents to plug workforce gaps when Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes a mainstay here. . Read more ... ( read original story ...)