Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. As cyberattacks increase, it’s hard not to wonder if enterprises are fighting a losing battle. According to a new report by Canalys, companies are spending record sums on cybersecurity, and yet the number of successful attacks …
Read More »From Entrepreneurs To Billionaires: 8 S’poreans Who Made It Big Despite Being School Dropouts
The world’s most famous school dropouts have got to be Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Both Zuckerberg and Gates left Harvard during their undergraduate years to start their businesses, which have since made an indelible mark in the global tech industry. However, they are not the …
Read More »Despite Pandemic Shutdowns, Cancer Doesn’t Take a Break
While a raging pandemic continues to force shutdowns and slowdowns throughout the country, another major risk to human health is not taking a sabbatical: cancer. In the early months of the pandemic, millions of people heeded warnings and fears about contracting the coronavirus and avoided, or couldn’t even get, in-person …
Read More »Jumbo Group To Acquire 75% Stake In Kok Kee Wanton Noodle Despite Heavy Losses Of S$8.2M
Food and beverage company Jumbo Group is reportedly looking to acquire a 75 per cent stake in popular dumpling noodle stall Kok Kee Wanton Noodle for S$ 2.1 million in cash and shares. The acquisition move comes after Jumbo reported yesterday night (Nov 26) a net loss of about S$ …
Read More »Why Marks & Spencer May Follow The Demise Of Sister Brand Robinsons Despite New S’pore Store
About two weeks ago (October 30), departmental store Robinsons announced that it is making its exit from Singapore for good, following losses in recent years. The 162-year-old department store, one of Singapore’s oldest, said that it has started a liquidation process of its remaining stores due to weak demand stemming …
Read More »Oklahoma plans to use Rekor’s AI to track down uninsured drivers, despite discrimination concerns
Maintain your employer brand in a pandemic Read the VentureBeat Jobs guide to employer branding Download eBook Rekor, a controversial startup providing license plate-scanning technology, today announced that the state of Oklahoma will use its software to spot uninsured motorists on the road. As a part of an Oklahoma program …
Read More »InfluenceMap: Facebook allows climate disinformation ads to flourish despite claims to the contrary
A new report from InfluenceMap, a London-based nonprofit think tank focused on climate and sustainability issues, finds evidence that Facebook is allowing groups to use its ad targeting tools to spread doubt about climate change. Drawing on data from Facebook ads, the organization identified 51 climate disinformation campaigns in apparent …
Read More »Despite Major Competition, This M’sian Sonic Toothbrush Brand Acquired 2k Users In 1 Year
Author’s Blurb: When thinking about sonic or electric toothbrushes, I would just brush off the idea seeing as it is more of a luxury in oral hygiene than a necessity. On top of that, making a run to the store every few months just to change heads is much more …
Read More »These 10 Brands Prove That Retail Is Not Dead With New Outlets In S’pore Despite COVID-19
Covid-19 has created a gaping hole in Singapore’s retail sector as stores see decreased footfall and revenue with more people shopping online from home. It resulted in store closures and a slew of bankruptcies from major brands such as Sportslink, MUJI and GNC. Expansion is the last thing on their plans as they …
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