ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank incorporated in Singapore and a wholly-owned Ant International subsidiary, has partnered with global asset management firm Schroders to lower investment barriers for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Through this partnership, ANEXT Bank will expand its product suite to include a selection of investment...
The OCBC SME Index extended its upward trajectory for the second consecutive quarter in 3Q 2024, registering a reading of 50.8, up from 50.2 in the previous quarter. This marks a period of steady improvement, driven by a 0.4% year-on-year increase in collections and a 0.3% rise in payments.
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GlobalTix, a ticketing software provider and marketplace distribution platform for the tourism industry, has successfully raised S$6.5 million in its Series B funding round. The round was led by venture capital firm Tin Men Capital, with additional participation from SEEDS Capital, ORZON Ventures—a Thailand-based VC fund managed by 500...
A recent report has revealed that 100 percent of marketers and agencies surveyed in Singapore encounter barriers in data orchestration and utilisation.
The report by global technology company Lotame, found that data challenges are ubiquitous, as is planned investment in marketing and data technology, with data collaboration platforms delivering multiple...
FOMO Pay, a prominent Singapore-based major payment institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, the global leader in digital payments. This collaboration marks a significant step toward expanding digital payment capabilities in Singapore.
FOMO Pay will integrate Visa’s QR payment system into the Singapore Quick Response (SGQR) network, enabling...
Globalization Partners (G-P), a recognised leader in global employment, has announced new survey findings showing that 68% of Singaporean workers expect to enter the job market within the next six months, an increase from 58% last year.
Additionally, over half (56%) are considering remote work for a global company without...
LitUp Network Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of OMS Group Sdn Bhd, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Gateway Company Ltd. This strategic partnership marks a pivotal step towards improving network connectivity infrastructure in Thailand and expanding the reach of both companies across...
Jobstreet, a leading online employment platform operated by SEEK, and GEN8, a specialist generative AI consultancy, today announced the launch of 'AI for JobSEEKers', an innovative web series exploring the responsible and strategic use of AI throughout a job search.
The six-episode series will be available exclusively on Career Hub within the Jobstreet...
dtcpay, a leading digital payments solutions provider, and Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the digital payments landscape in Singapore.
This collaboration seeks to integrate dtcpay’s innovative digital payment capabilities with Visa’s global payments network, granting users access to...
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days will be back in Singapore from 8 to 13 October, offering Prime members six days of massive savings at Amazon.sg/primebigdealdays. Kicking off at midnight on 8 October, Prime members will have exclusive access to thousands of deals on a wide range of products from...
Singapore’s PDPC Urges Companies to Appoint DPOs Ahead of September 30th Deadline
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has issued a reminder to all businesses in Singapore about the upcoming deadline to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) by September 30th, 2024.
Under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), all entities...
New Salesforce research reveals that 87% of Singapore's C-suite executives are focused on generative AI. Of 221 leaders surveyed from large businesses, 48% reported having a clear generative AI strategy in place, while another 47% are in the process of developing one.
As businesses race to adopt AI, companies that...
