Southeast Asian Countries Forge Ahead with Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics
Southeast Asian countries are working on developing governance and ethics guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) to regulate its use and mitigate potential risks. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is aiming to create an “AI guide” that will strike a balance between the economic benefits and risks associated with AI. The drafting process is underway, with completion expected by the end of the year and...
BNM Showcases Cross-Border QR Payment Linkages in SS2023
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) successfully hosted its inaugural BNM Sasana Symposium 2023 (SS2023) at the prestigious Sasana Kijang, attracting over 700 attendees. The one-day event delved into significant topics through seven panel sessions and a captivating showcase of cross-border QR payment linkages. During the SS2023 launch, Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, underscored the criticality of...
Charge+ Paves the Way for Electric Vehicle Adventures Across Southeast Asia
In an exciting announcement, Singapore-based company Charge+ has revealed its ambitious plan to establish a network of high-speed charging stations, enabling electric vehicle (EV) users to embark on seamless journeys across five countries in Southeast Asia. Through a convenient smartphone app, drivers will gain access to 45 strategically located charging stations connecting Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. By...
Webnatics Helps ReachLocal to Expand Business in SEA
Aug 2, 2013 (Fri): ReachLocal, a leader in helping local businesses all over the world to reach more local consumers online, has signed a reseller agreement with Webnatics. Under the agreement, Webnatics will expand ReachLocal’s global reach by providing online advertising and marketing products and services to Singapore’s local businesses through its sales channel in Southeast...
DBS Bank and 7-Eleven introduce cash withdrawal service
Singapore (July 17, 2013): DBS Bank yesterday announced its its partnership with 7-Eleven, enabling DBS/POSB customers to make convenient cash withdrawals at over 500 stores in Singapore, excluding stores located at Changi Airport and Shell stations. Through the POSB Cash-Point deployed at 7-Eleven stores, holders of DBS/POSB debit or credit card linked to a savings account able to withdraw up to SG$80 (RM202.80) in multiples of SG$10...
Visa launches personal remittance service for DBS Bank account holders
Singapore (Jul 12, 2013): DBS and POSB bank account holders in Singapore now can send money overseas easily to an overseas issued Visa card via its iBanking service without need to visit a bank branch or wait in long queues at remittance offices, thanks to the new launch Visa Personal Payments (VPP). Just knowing the recipient’s name, his 16-digit Visa card number, country of card issuance and currency, people working in Singapore can...
Exabytes Singapore offers discount up to 70% on its hosting services
Mon, Jun 17, 2013: In conjunction with the Great Singapore Sale which started on 31 May and will end on 28 July, Exabytes Singapore is offering Singapore shoppers numerous irresistible deals and discounts such as up to 70% discount on unlimited hosting, top-level domain (TLD) as low as SGD 4.99, .SG and .COM.SG domains from SGD 38.00, free virtual private server (VPS) and free cloud server. From more info of the promotion, please...
Neverblue manages affiliate program for Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Thu, Jun 13, 2013: Neverblue, a premier digital marketing services company was appointed exclusively to manage all of Marina Bay Sand Hotel’s affiliate network. With the appointment, Marina Bay Sands Hotel will outsource its affiliate e-commerce management program to the Neverblue Travel Affiliate Network, including affiliate sign ups, tracking and reporting, quality control and international traffic...
Reebonz receives new round of investment for business expansion
Tue, May 20, 2013: MediaCorp Pte Ltd has announced that it has led in the latest round of fund-raising for Reebonz, one of the famous luxury online retailers in Southeast Asia region, reports Channel NewsAsia. The report shows that this raised SGD50 million (RM120 million) and values Reebonz at more than SGD250 million (RM600 million). Reebonz is an exclusive online site founded where members are offered high-end designer brands...
INTTRA agrees to deliver e-commerce capabilities to Singapore’s APL
Mon, May 20, 2013: The world’s largest multi-carrier network for ocean shipping INTTRA has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Singapore’s APL for expansion in e-commerce, reports Sea Ship News. Under the partnership, INTTRA will support APL’s global e-commerce growth strategy, as well as enhance its global customer service offerings.
