Mr Campbell Wilson, SIA’s senior vice-president for sales and marketing, said cashless payment was a rising trend not only in Singapore but in many parts of the world. “Having cutting-edge mobile payment platforms such as Android Pay and Apple Pay ... ( read original story ...)
Nets mobile wallet allows you to leave your cards at home
SINGAPORE — Making payment through Nets can now be done with a tap of the mobile phone or by scanning a QR code on a new mobile app, without the need for the physical ATM cards. Electronic payments company Nets launched its mobile wallet, NetsPay ... ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore McDonald’s ‘Phone Off, Fun On’ Initiative Encourage Family Bonding?
McDonald’s has introduced mobile phone lockers and table service at one of its flagship Marine Cove outlets in in Singapore in order to help people to rediscover quality time with their families, the fast-food chain said Monday. The new initiative ... ( read original story ...)
4 men arrested for possessing 288 counterfeit mobile phones worth $288k for trade
Four men, aged between 30 and 41, were arrested on Oct 13 for their suspected involvement in the possession of counterfeit mobile phones for trading purposes. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Singapore Customs said in a joint statement on Oct 17 that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Hanoi seek cooperation in digital technology
Singaporean businesses want to cooperate with their Vietnamese counterparts in digital technology to serve industrial development in each country, said President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation Douglas Foo. At a working session with Chairman of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 288 counterfeit phones seized at Customs, 4 men arrested
Counterfeit mobile phones were found for the purpose of trade in the hands of four men in Singapore. They were arrested on Friday, October 13, announced the Singapore Police force (SPF) and Singapore Customs on October 17. The Singapore Customs received a ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s Singapore introduces mobile phone lockers to encourage family bonding
IT’S getting harder for families to have quality bonding time over meals with both parents and kids glued to their screens. In an unexpected move encouraging people to go offline during dinner time, McDonald’s has introduced phone lockers at one of its ... ( read original story ...)
Four men arrested for possessing 288 counterfeit mobile phones for trade
SINGAPORE - Four man, aged between 30 and 41, were arrested on Friday (Oct 13), for their suspected involvement in possessing counterfeit mobile phones for trading purposes. They were nabbed after a 14-hour operation, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF ... ( read original story ...)
What Singapore Tells Us About the Global Economy — Update
Singapore manages monetary policy through exchange-rate settings, rather than interest rates, as external trade dwarfs the island nation's economy. The central bank has kept a neutral policy stance since April 2016. Many analysts predict the electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications : Singtel, Ericsson to Launch Singapore’s First 5G Centre of Excellence
to faciliate 5G development and deployment in Singapore. 5G, the next-generation mobile network technology, is expected to roll out globally from 2020 and will deliver massive connectivity, ultra-low latency, gigabit speeds, and enable advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Technology in farming: Difficult for all to apply
Of primary concern to land-scarce Singapore is food. As climate scientist Benjamin Grandey from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology notes: "Agriculture is sensitive to weather conditions. Climate change may impact food supplies... ( read original story ...)
Samsung Electronics CEO resigns over ‘unprecedented crisis’
He will remain on the board of Samsung Electronics until March 2018. Ryan Lim, founding partner of the Singapore technology consultancy QED said "Samsung is in a leadership crisis situation". Mr Lim said "the current management structure seems to be a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports seen rising for 5th straight month in Sept
RIC=SGXOILY%3DECI SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports in September likely rose for a fifth straight month from a year earlier, buoyed again by strength in electronics shipments, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. Non-oil ... ( read original story ...)
Fewer tourists buying mobile phones in Singapore
Singapore is losing its shine as a hot spot for tourists looking to pick up the latest smartphones. It is a trend analysts expect to continue as flagship phone launches are now taking place across key Asian markets at the same time, making it less of a ... ( read original story ...)
FinTech Gains: Singapore & Indian State Foresee Blockchain Cross-Border Payments
A senior Singapore central bank has called blockchain technology “a natural form of collaboration” between Singapore and the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a blockchain conference in India, Singaporean central bank managing director Ravi ... ( read original story ...)
PINTEC launches Singapore-based PIVOT to offer digital wealth management technology services in Southeast Asia
BEIJING, Oct. 11,2017 /PRNewswire/ PINTEC Group ("PINTEC"), a leading fintech player in China, today announced the launch of PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. ("PIVOT"), to offer digital wealth management technology services powered by artificial intelligence and ... ( read original story ...)