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Huawei conducts 5G trials in Singapore with M1
Huawei will continue trialling 5G with Singaporean carrier M1 for the next year.
Toyota to invest $1B in SEA ride-sharing operator Grab
The US$1 billion investment will focus on development in connected cars and mobility offerings in Southeast Asia, and give Toyota a seat on Grab's board.
Singapore council to assess ethical use of AI, data
Singapore government is setting up an advisory council to look at the "ethical use of artificial intelligence and data" as well as recommend codes of practice and governance.
Singapore, India to boost fintech collaboration
The two Asian countries, which already have partnered on cross-border payment services, will create a joint working group to explore opportunities for further collaboration in fintech.
Singapore authorities highlight sharp spike in online trading fraud
Some S$7.8 million was lost to unlicensed online trading platforms, with 142 registered complaints from consumers in 2017 compared to 40 the year before.
Qoo10 to 'renew focus' on Singapore e-commerce market
One of the earliest e-commerce market players in Singapore, Qoo10 is planning a new round of funding as it looks to refocus on the local market, which it says still offers significant growth potential.
Singtel offers data-free Apple Music streaming
Singapore telco's post-paid mobile customers can access the music streaming service at Apple's subscription fee of S$9.98 a month.
Singapore warns eight cryptocurrency exchanges not to engage in unauthorised trading
Eight unnamed digital token exchanges have been told not to facilitate trading that involved securities or futures contracts without authorisation from the local regulator MAS, which also stopped an ICO.
One in four APAC firms not sure if they suffered security breach
A quarter of Asia-Pacific companies have experienced a security incident, while 27 percent aren't even sure because they haven't conducted any data breach assessment--even as the region is estimated to have lost US$1.75 trillion last year due to cyberattacks.
Singtel Group climbs above 700 million mobile customers
Singtel Group added 67 million mobile customers across its global brands during FY18, with the telco reporting SG$5.5 billion in total net profit for the financial year.
Google adds third cloud zone in Singapore
A year after opening Google Cloud Platform Singapore region with two zones, the tech vendor has added a third zone and introduced new services including Cloud Spanner and Managed Instance Groups.
Singapore automotive marketplace secures $60M in Series B
Used car marketplace Carro bags US$60 million in its latest round, pushing its total funds to US75 million, and adds new investors including Eduardo Saverin to its board.
Singapore C2C marketplace snags $85M in Series C
Online classifieds marketplace Carousell secures US$85 million in Series C funding, which will be used to bolster its AI and machine learning capabilities, and adds DBS Bank as an investor and retail partner.
Singapore MVNO offers public transit riders free data
Mobile virtual network operator Circles.Life will offer 100MB data for every 10 rides taken using stored value card, EZ-Link, and an additional 1GB for customers who link their numbers through the app.
Singapore firms struggling to keep up with security patches
Some 78 percent don't have adequate resources to cope with the volume of patches, and 58 percent say their data breaches are due to human error, reveals global survey.
BlackBerry opens Expert Center in Singapore
Research In Motion steps up customer service investment with a dedicated after-sales service center in Singapore--its second in Asia, after Indonesia which has 56 such facilities--ahead of next month's BlackBerry 10 launch.
DBS Bank transforms customer experience with tech
The Singapore bank's latest branch taps technology to improve customer service, providing a more interactive and intuitive experience, say DBS execs.
Singapore still hungry for iPhone, but buzz lacking
While there was no midnight launch this time for the Apple iPhone 5 as with previous handsets, some customers still queued up half a day before the device was made available at 8 a.m.
Facebook gives local flavor to Singapore office
Social networking company shows off its Singapore office which recreates an old-time coffeeshop ambience and industrial-looking workspace.
Singapore uni develops cloud-based multiscreen TV tech
Nanyang Technological University shows prototype of TV content distribution via cloud-based technology with added social functionalities.
Singapore startups embrace local culture
Ahead of Aug. 9 national day celebrations, ZDNet Asia speaks with five local startups which showcase Singapore's culture through their recent products.
Convergence in reality
The first day of the imbX2007 saw vendors from across Asia and beyond showcasing a wide range of technologies, from new mobile handsets to biometrics for immigration.
Sneak peek: imbX2007
South Korea makes a big show at Asia's mega infocomm trade show this week.
Toyota to invest $1b in SEA ride-sharing operator Grab
Toyota Motor has agreed to invest US$1 billion in Southeast Asian ride-sharing operator Grab Holdings, with the funds to facilitate further development in connected cars and mobility.
Singapore and India form joint working group for fintech opportunities
The two Asian countries, which already have partnered on cross-border payment services, will create a joint working group to explore opportunities for further collaboration in fintech.
Singtel Group climbs above 700 million mobile customers
Singtel has announced reaching 706 million mobile customers across its global brands during the 2017-18 financial year, up from the 638.1 million announced a year ago.
Google Home comes to Singapore
Google is launching a Singapore version of its online store and bringing its range of smart speakers to the city-state.
StarHub switches on gigabit LTE with Nokia
StarHub has activated the 'first commercially ready' gigabit-speed LTE mobile network in Singapore and signed a multi-year agreement with Nokia for the latter to continually upgrade its network.
Grab launches fintech platform
Grab has been expanding its portfolio to include mobile and peer-to-peer payments and has added insurance and microfinancing services to the mix.
Singapore announces cybersecurity startup accelerator
Innovation Cyber Security Ecosystem at Block 71 (ICE71) is set to begin operations next month and will be the first in the country dedicated to offer support for cybersecurity startups.
Sloppy with shared bikes? Not in Singapore
SG Bike has partnered local telco M1 to assess the use of Narrowband Internet of Things to more accurately identify the location of parked bicycles.
Ride-sharing operator Grab gets Huyndai and major players on board
Korean carmaker does not reveal how much it is investing in the Southeast Asian ride-sharing operator, but says the two companies will jointly develop mobility services.
How Singapore is catching up on drive to eliminate cash
With six in 10 transactions still involving cash and cheques, Singapore lags behind other cities in e-payments, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who urges need for country to keep pace.
Singapore in early stages of preparation against cyber attacks: Quann
According to Quann's IT Security End User Study 2017, 91 percent of Singaporean companies surveyed are still in the early stages of security preparedness despite being aware of the risks.
Singapore's operators give big push to mobile-based authentication
EZ-Link and Nets are among a handful of partners Singapore's three mobile carriers have roped in to support the GSMA authentication standard, allowing users to access services via their mobile number, but details on local implementation will be available only when services go live later this year.
AI crash predictor used for Singapore bus drivers
NEC's artificial intelligence platform is mixing data, bus telematics, and human observation to determine whether a bus driver in Singapore is likely to cause an accident in the next three months.
S'pore moves closer to iN2015 target
At this week's imbX2007 conference, Singapore government says it has moved closer to building an "intelligent nation"
