“We promised that MyRepublic would bring a better kind of mobile service to Singapore, and we believe we can still do that.” The ISP said in a press release that it will be rolling out mobile services “very soon” but did not give a date, nor did it ... ( read original story ...)
MyRepublic offers mobile services in Singapore after partnership with StarHub
MyRepublic announced on Thursday (May 3) that it has formed a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) partnership with StarHub. The agreement will enable MyRepublic to use StarHub's mobile network infrastructure to offer mobile services in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Announces New FinTech Fast Track initiative
Singapore is one of the top-ranked FinTech hubs globally, with a world-class infrastructure and connectivity. Ultra-high-speed fiber infrastructure runs across the nation, while mobile subscription penetration exceeds 100 percent – factors that are all ... ( read original story ...)
Hands on: Vivo X21 is first phone with in-screen fingerprint scanner in Singapore
They simply tap on a part of the screen, which is more convenient. A prototype of the X21, out in Singapore on May 5, was first shown at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona in February. It had taken many by surprise then for being the first phone ... ( read original story ...)
Vivo X21 brings in-display fingerprint scanner to Singapore ahead of ‘global’ expansion
While the world’s first “full-production” smartphone with in-display fingerprint recognition technology never made it outside Vivo’s homeland, its similarly groundbreaking sequel is ready to expand from China to Singapore. If that doesn’t impress ... ( read original story ...)
No more cash: Singapore aims small, to make it big in cashless drive
Although Singapore has an existing system, the NETS QR which targets locals; SG QR is built to accept both domestic and international payments. To support and facilitate payments, Singaporean banks have also updated their mobile payment apps/wallets. ( read original story ...)
Singtel demos cross-border interoperable mobile payment service
Singapore operator Singtel has demonstrated its initiative to connect mobile wallets across borders at the 32nd ASEAN Summit. The 10 ASEAN heads of state had a chance to experience how this cross-border interoperable mobile payment service would work ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For May 1
Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) is launching its white-labeled Unified mPOS (mobile point of sale) solution in Singapore today through NETS, a leading payments solutions provider. Singapore’s largest lender DBS’ first-quarter net profit rose 26 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Mint Payments launching unique payment solution in Singapore
Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) is launching its white-labeled Unified mPOS (mobile point of sale) solution in Singapore today through NETS, a leading payments solutions provider. The Unified mPOS solution will enable Singapore businesses to accept both ... ( read original story ...)
Growth Opportunities of Asia – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs
In contrast developed and mature markets such as Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore have seen very low growth. Total market growth will continue to ease off over the next five years as the remaining mobile markets now head toward saturation and ... ( read original story ...)
When being mobile means quality of life
Associate Professor Thang Leng Leng from the National University of Singapore, said the elderly see mobility as very important to their quality of life. "It allows them to connect with their social network, preventing isolation, and improving their sense ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel readies for launch of cross-border mobile payments service
... has demonstrated its cross-border mobile payments service initiative to connect mobile wallets across borders for leaders at the 32nd ASEAN Summit in Singapore, ahead of the first commercial launch of the service in Thailand with regional associate AIS. ( read original story ...)
President Jokowi Reviews Virtual Singapore Mini Expo during 32nd ASEAN Summit
The Indonesian President and other ASEAN heads of state/government also had the opportunity to try mobile wallet technology developed by Singapore telecom giant Singtel which is claimed to support the vision of ASEAN Community Connectivity. Singtel ... ( read original story ...)
Citi Launches Apple Pay in Singapore and Hong Kong
Citi brings its credit card customers in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that is fast and convenient. Apple Pay will be introduced to Citi credit card customers ... ( read original story ...)
3 men arrested for cheating using counterfeit mobile phones
The suspects, aged between 24 and 33, allegedly cheated several owners of second-hand mobile phone shops into purchasing counterfeit ... American jailed one year for money-laundering offences in Singapore Maid on trial for stealing over $50,000 in items ... ( read original story ...)
Marina One Singapore
Direct connections to four of Singapore’s six major rapid transport lines, bus stops, bicycle parking facilities, and electro-mobile charging stations ensure that exhaust emissions caused by private transport are significantly reduced. ( read original story ...)