Qashier Unveils Revolutionary QashierX2 Smart POS Terminal to Empower SMEs
Qashier, the fintech startup, introduces the QashierX2 smart POS terminal, an innovative all-in-one solution empowering SMEs with seamless payment acceptance and streamlined operations, consolidating various digital payment options and essential business functionalities in a single device. 27 July 2023 – Singapore-based fintech startup, Qashier, has introduced its latest innovation, the QashierX2, an advanced smart point-of-sale...
Shopee Singapore Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Empower Retailers and Enhance Online Shopping Experience
Shopee Singapore introduces strategic initiatives to empower retailers, including next-day delivery for selected sellers, enhanced coins cashback programme, preferential shipping rates, and access to MariBank’s business banking suite. The platform also offers 30% vouchers during Shopee Live sessions to engage buyers in real-time and foster an interactive shopping experience. 25 July 2023 – Shopee Singapore, a leading...
Amazon Global Selling Launches Cross-Border Brand Launchpad to Empower Singapore MSMEs in E-commerce Expansion
Amazon Global Selling introduces the ‘Amazon Global Selling Singapore Cross-border Brand Launchpad’ program in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Business Federation, empowering over 100 local MSMEs to launch and scale their brands in the U.S. through tailored account management support. Additionally, a knowledge collaboration will provide essential cross-border e-commerce learning opportunities to at...
E-shopaholics: The Driving Force Behind Southeast Asia’s E-commerce Boom
E-shopaholics, constituting 15% of the Southeast Asian e-shopper population, are responsible for a significant 45% of all e-commerce purchases, according to a study conducted by Ninja Van Vietnam and Geopost. Expert online shoppers, they demonstrate an impressive proficiency in navigating the e-commerce ecosystem, making them a vital force in the region’s thriving digital retail industry. 22 July 2023 – A recent study...
Opn Launches Atome BNPL Service in Malaysia and Singapore, Empowering Flexible Payment Solutions for Consumers and Merchants
Opn Holdings’ Opn Payments platform launches Atome, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment method, in Malaysia and Singapore, offering consumers the convenience of splitting payments into three installments over three months without extra fees. Merchants receive the full payment upfront, while the popularity of BNPL grows in the region due to higher purchasing power for consumers without credit cards. 20 July 2023 – Opn...
Singapore’s Digital Banks Advocate Deposit Cap Removal to Foster Growth and Competition
Singapore’s digital banks, backed by Grab Holdings and Sea Ltd., are pressing the Monetary Authority of Singapore to remove the deposit cap hindering their growth and lending abilities. With profitability targets to meet, these banks seek to scale and compete with traditional banks while assuring consumer protection and long-term viability. 14 July 2023 – Singapore’s digital banks, backed by industry giants Grab...
Standard Chartered Singapore and Atome Celebrate Successful Partnership with 100,000 Transactions and Expansion Plans
Standard Chartered Singapore and Atome, the buy now pay later platform, celebrate the achievement of 100,000 transactions under their Lender of Record partnership. The successful collaboration has demonstrated strong customer growth and will now expand to Malaysia after its successful rollout in Singapore and Indonesia. SINGAPORE, 6 July 2023 – Standard Chartered Singapore and Atome, the buy now pay later platform, are pleased...
Amazon Singapore and YouGov Survey Unveils Growing Emphasis on Product Quality and Authenticity in Online Shopping
Amazon Singapore and YouGov’s recent survey highlights the growing importance of product quality and authenticity for online shoppers, with consumers showing a willingness to pay higher prices for reliable products. The survey also emphasizes the shared responsibility of sellers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms in ensuring authenticity and building consumer trust. SINGAPORE, 4 July 2023 – In a recent collaboration...
VMware Partners with AMD, Samsung, and RISC-V Community to Simplify Confidential Computing Applications at Confidential Computing Summit 2023
VMware, in collaboration with AMD, Samsung, and the RISC-V Keystone community, is simplifying the development and operations of confidential computing applications through their joint efforts on the Certifier Framework for Confidential Computing project. This open-source initiative aims to standardize and streamline the adoption of confidential computing, enabling secure multi-cloud deployments and protecting sensitive data in...
Grab Holdings Implements Workforce Restructuring to Enhance Long-term Affordability
Grab Holdings, the leading ride-hailing and food delivery app in Southeast Asia, has announced a workforce reduction of 1,000 employees, approximately 11% of its workforce. CEO Anthony Tan emphasizes that this strategic restructuring is driven by the need to manage costs effectively and ensure long-term affordability, adapting to the evolving business landscape. SINGAPORE, 20 June 2023 – Grab Holdings, the leading ride-hailing...
