Singapore-based technology company Grab is set to finalise its listing in New York, according to The Financial Times. The group’s listing will take place with one of Altimeter Capital’s two Altimer Growth special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC), the fund Altimeter Growth 1, as soon as this week. SPACs are blank …
Read More »What Is Digital Banking And How Will It Benefit Malaysians?
Since Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) launched the digital banking framework on December 31, 2020, around 40 interested unnamed parties have applied for a license. Now, the bank is working on issuing up to 5 digital banking licenses in 2022. Overseas, countries have already awarded digital banking licenses to qualified entities. …
Read More »What You Need To Know Before Starting An E-Commerce Business In S’pore
In this day and age, times are changing. More people are looking to be their own bosses and be in charge of their own futures. The Internet makes this goal more accessible than ever, and e-commerce is one exciting avenue for success. Still, it can be tremendously difficult to know exactly how to …
Read More »A Look Back At LG’s Wins & 5 Reasons It Couldn’t Survive In The Smartphone Market
By July 2021, the world may be saying its final goodbye to LG Electronics Inc’s global mobile division. That’s when they’re expected to wind down, although the sales of their devices and replacement parts will continue for stocks that are still available on the market. Reports earlier this year had …
Read More »S’pore-Based Career Portal Glints Raises US$22.5M Funding Following Strong Growth In 2020
Southeast Asia’s largest talent platform for career development and recruitment Glints announced today (April 6) that it has raised US$ 22.5 million in an oversubscribed series C round led by Tokyo-listed PERSOL Holdings. The funding round includes participation from existing investors including Monk’s Hill Ventures, Fresco Capital, Mindworks Ventures, Wavemaker …
Read More »Grab And Tesla Might Soon Compete In The Self-Driving War: Who Will Stand To Win?
If the number of trials for self-driving vehicles in Singapore is anything to go by, the future of driving in the Republic is, it seems, driverless. Recent years have also seen the nation warmly embrace electric vehicles (EVs), with plans to phase out all vehicles with internal combustion engines by …
Read More »The Basics Of Agritech & Malaysia’s Slow But Steady Growth In It As Of 2021
Even if you aren’t familiar with the term “agritech”, you may have unknowingly seen examples of it in restaurants, farms, and more. Take for instance, if you’ve dined in farm-to-table restaurants like The Farm Foodcraft in Bangsar South, you’ve actually already encountered agritech in the form of hydroponics. While incorporating this …
Read More »S’porean Actress Jeanette Aw Joins Golden Moments As Creative Director And Brand Ambassador
Homegrown durian mooncake brand Golden Moments has announced that local actress, filmmaker and pâtissier Jeanette Aw will join its team as brand ambassador and Creative Director. According to a press release by Golden Moments, the team met up with Jeanette last year to share about the brand’s values and visions. Since the …
Read More »The Samsung Galaxy A72 Makes Me Question Why I Ever Forked Out Over RM2k For A Smartphone
When I look back at my recent VP Verdict reviews of Samsung products, I can’t help but feel slightly annoyed at how their products keep impressing me (though it’s not like I’m actively trying to hate on them). To be fair, they’re honest reactions after being an Apple ass-kisser for …
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