Global technology company TransferWise announced today (Feb 22) that it has undergone a rebranding, in which it is renamed to Wise. Launched in 2011, Wise started out as a money transfer service for consumers, and has since expanded to build a cross-border payments network that aims to make international banking …
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As part of the inter-ministerial Singapore Green Plan 2030 announced on Wednesday (February 10), the government said it would “make it easier to buy and own” electric vehicles (EV). The government has also highlighted its plans to expand the EV charging infrastructure to 60,000 by the end of 2030. This is double …
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Zi char, loosely translated as “cook fry”, refers to Chinese home-style dishes that are stir-fried. From egg fried rice to noodles, this popular method of cooking is well-represented across both hawker centres and restaurants. As zi char lovers, the founders of local F&B takeaway kiosk WOK HEY saw an opportunity …
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From booking a sports facility to accessing our CPF statements, it seems that we have a plethora of apps that serve citizens’ needs. A search on the App Store reveals 20 over apps that allow us to perform transactions online without having to head down and queue up at the …
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Singapore has a grand vision of phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2040, according to Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat in his February 2020 budget speech. To achieve this goal, the Singapore government has laid out various measures to boost the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in …
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Three years ago, Dirk-Jan ter Horst wanted to rent a car to drive up to Malaysia for a few days during the Chinese New Year holidays. “I tried my luck with a traditional car rental company (and) it was very inconvenient to find a car to rent for those specific …
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Launched in December 2017, BlueSG claims to be the world’s second largest electric car-sharing service. As of December last year, BlueSG has a fleet of 667 shared electric Bluecar vehicles and 1,487 charging stations that is spread across 374 locations in Singapore. The Straits Times reported today (Feb 1) that …
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh started out as a pushcart stall along Johore Road in Singapore back in 1969. Founded by Yeo Eng Song, the stall serves bowls of peppery bak kut teh. Other items on the menu included pork rib, pig tail, liver, kidney soup and braised pig’s trotters. …
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New car-sharing service Shariot was launched last October, with an aim to provide affordable car-sharing services for Singaporeans. It targets local heartlanders, offering short-term vehicle rentals from as low as S$ 1 per hour. “We understand that owning a car in Singapore is a luxury that comes with long-term commitments,” …
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