Those commuting via taxi in Singapore now have the option to pay using their smartphone's QR reader, through an initiative launched by DBS in partnership with ComfortDelGro Taxi. Users of DBS PayLah -- the bank's mobile wallet-- can now make instant QR ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon enters Singapore with 2-hour Prime Now delivery
SINGAPORE: Amazon.com Inc is kicking off in Singapore with its most aggressive service yet, offering the Prime Now two-hour delivery service on everything from chilled Tiger beer to Samsung mobile phones. Customers in Singapore can shop using the Prime Now ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon’s new Prime Now warehouse in Singapore is absolutely massive
Singapore's mobile-savvy population of 5.5 million presents a pretty decent opportunity for Amazon. But there's far more that lies ahead in the 600 million in its neighbouring countries. The growing middle class is estimated to reach 400 million in 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon (finally!) arrives in Singapore, launches free trial of Prime Now delivery services
Amazon’s entry into Singapore is the beginning of the e-commerce behemoth’s plans to enter the potentially lucrative Southeast Asian market, with its 650 million consumers and highly mobile populations. The region is reported to be worth US$88 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Man fined for illegally importing balut eggs
Both agencies also reminded travellers against bringing meat products into Singapore without a proper licence. The public can refer to AVA's website or download its SG TravelKaki mobile app for more information on travellers' allowances for meat products. ( read original story ...)
Changi Airport to Host Open House for Biometric Terminal
Administrators at Singapore’s Changi Airport are getting ready to showcase ... combine security with convenience to enhance operations. Mobile ID World is here to bring you the latest in mobile authentication solutions and application providers. ( read original story ...)
Amazon takes on Alibaba in Southeast Asia
Amazon launches its express delivery service in Singapore, marking the e-commerce giant's push ... Press CTRL+C (Windows), CMD+C (Mac), or long-press the URL below on your mobile device to copy the code ( read original story ...)
Amazon Enters Singapore With Most Aggressive Service Yet
Amazon.com Inc. is kicking off in Singapore with its most aggressive service yet, offering the Prime Now two-hour delivery service on everything from chilled Tiger beer to Samsung mobile phones. Customers in Singapore can shop using the Prime Now app and ... ( read original story ...)
Online buyers at Qoo10 can now insure against defective goods
SINGAPORE — Shoppers at the Qoo10 Singapore online marketplace ... protection and assurance when purchasing electronic products online from the digital and mobile categories, such as televisions, cameras, washing machines and air-conditioners, said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output jumps 13% in June, beating forecast
SINGAPORE — Led by the electronics and biomedical clusters, Singapore’s manufacturing output beat expectations with a double-digit expansion last month. The strong showing from manufacturing has prompted several economists to expect an upgrade in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore among the most IoT-ready countries in Asia Pacific
Singapore, South Korea, and New Zealand are the top three countries in the Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APeJ) region that are most capable and ready for the Internet of Things (IoT), according to IDC's APeJ Nations and IoT: A Comparative Assessment report ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NUS launches additive manufacturing facility for biomedicine
AM.NUS is expected to drive the AM research and development in Singapore's biomedical sector, as well as support the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology in the healthcare sector. "We have targeted the biomedical sector, as the end goal is to ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank makes PayNow even more seamless by enabling account-to-account QR code transfers
Launched in 2014, OCBC Pay Anyone was the first mobile payment service offered in Singapore that let customers send money directly to any bank account in Singapore using just the recipient’s mobile number, email address or Facebook account – without ... ( read original story ...)
Get set to be star-struck at the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (15-17 Sep.)
Singapore’s iconic rooftop destination, CÉ LA VI, will be collaborating with brand Martini to celebrate the 10th year of the night race. The world-class entertainment destination will also amp up the night race excitement by activating a Mobile VR ... ( read original story ...)
Visa expands transaction processing capability to Singapore, UK
SINGAPORE: Payments provider Visa on Wednesday (Jul 26 ... The expansion of VisaNet sets Visa up for the future, the executive said, and this will be in mobile payments. Essentially, this would increase the scale, resiliency and security of VisaNet ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manatee celebrates birthday with vegetable cake
Canola the manatee celebrated her third birthday at Singapore's River Safari on Wednesday with a ... Press CTRL+C (Windows), CMD+C (Mac), or long-press the URL below on your mobile device to copy the code ( read original story ...)