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| 19.09.2026 | A Nation Under Pressure: From Aerial Tragedy to Global Crises | Late 2026 confronts multiple national challenges. A news helicopter crash claimed reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw's lives in Chatsworth. The US Iran war continues, costing billions, claiming American lives, as the administr... |
| 16.09.2026 | CNN Global Perspectives brings leading voices and ideas to explore Asia's role in shaping the future | New speakers added to the program include leaders from global tech, finance, and trade
JFOODO, Bank of America, Siam Piwat Group, Tencent, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau come on board as spons... |
| 15.09.2026 | Grab Pays $1.49B for Atome’s AI: Lender That Banks Can’t Copy in Southeast Asia | By Daniel Butler
Published: Sep 15 2026, 2:59 PM EDT
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| 15.09.2026 | Tech in Asia Conference returns to Singapore for 15th edition as enterprise AI takes centre stage | Over 2,000 attendees from Singapore and across Southeast Asia gather for the 15th edition of Tech in Asia Conference 2026
15 companies showcase emerging AI technologies and solutions at the two-day conference
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| 14.09.2026 | Is Singapore’s Small Market Actually Its Biggest Strategic Advantage? | Conversations around Singapore-based startups almost always hit on the same talking point: that a limited local market is actually a net positive, driving founders to aim globally from day one rather than resting on the laurels of a large h... |
| 02.09.2026 | Private-hire driver quotes S$65 Grab fare, gets fine for soliciting at Harbourfront Centre taxi stand | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A private-hire driver was ordered to pay a fine of S$650 (US$510) for loitering around HarbourFront Centre's taxi stand looking for passenge... |
| 31.08.2026 | Singapore's developer scene was broken, not cracked. Vibe coding fixed it. | When Yong Quan Tan graduated from college in 2023, he was still thinking of himself as a "traditional software engineer."
Playing around with OpenAI's GPT -4, which had come out that March, worried him that his developer skills wo... |
| 31.08.2026 | Stuck in low gear at home, Singapore's electric motorcycle firms find traction abroad | Listen
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SINGAPORE: When Singapore launched trials of battery “swap and charge” stations for electric motorcycles in 2022, the technology was seen as one possi... |
| 27.08.2026 | International Payment Platforms for Australian Businesses Expanding Globally in Singapore | Share
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In today’s interconnected world, Australian businesses are increasingly looking to expand their reach into Singapore, a vibrant hub for commerce and finance. One of the crucial components of international expan... |
| 25.08.2026 |
Cramer’s lightning round: Buy SpaceX and ‘give it to your kids’ | Monday - Friday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
It’s that time again! “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed.
Grab Holdings: “It’s a holding company. You... |
| 25.08.2026 | WEPSEA 2026 to Spotlight Indonesia's Sustainable Food Packaging Market with Pulp Molding Forum Connecting Brands and the Packaging Supply Chain | SHANGHAI, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Southeast Asia's food packaging industry accelerates its transition toward sustainability, food safety and circular packaging solutions, WEPSEA 2026 (World Expo of Packaging Industry – Southeast As... |
| 22.08.2026 | Coffee and camping chairs: Inside JB's roadside cafe scene and where to find them | Listen
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The latest wave of Johor Bahru cafes – late-night, alfresco with camping chairs, downtempo pop like Lana del Rey on speakers – caught fire around 2024... |
| 20.08.2026 | New Mofusand and Starbucks Singapore merchandise launching on Aug 25 | Listen
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Starbucks Singapore is bringing back its collaboration with Mofusand, the popular cats created by Japanese illustrator Juno, with a new line of Singapo... |
| 19.08.2026 | Polytechnics step up autonomous mobility training as industry needs evolve | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Some polytechnics are strengthening their curriculum to prepare students for roles in autonomous mobility, amid a growing demand for cross-d... |
| 18.08.2026 | Lend-tech firm Rezolv raises $12.5M funding led by Norwest | Rezolv, an AI-native lending technology platform founded by former Kissht founders Karan Mehta and Sonali Jindal, has raised $12.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Norwest, with participation from Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia an... |
| 06.08.2026 | KakaoTalk AI Agent Orders Your Food While Naver Builds Gigawatt GPU Farms | By William Chan
Published: Aug 06 2026, 3:41 PM EDT
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| 04.08.2026 | Singapore's Grab lifts 2026 forecasts on solid delivery, ride-hailing demand | Singapore's Grab raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Tuesday (Aug 4), banking on promotions and expansion efforts to drive demand for its ride-hailing and delivery services.
The upbeat projections and a new US$750 million shar... |
| 04.08.2026 | Forrester Honors Recipients Of Its 2026 Technology Awards For Asia Pacific | Singtel, CLP Power, Nan Shan Life Insurance, DBS Bank, and Grab recognized for leveraging technology to successfully drive business impact
SINGAPORE, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced that Singtel is the ... |
| 04.08.2026 | AI is helping Grab ship products more than 30% faster, CFO says, as company raises forecasts | Grab raises full-year guidance on strong demand from Southeast Asia.
The company hopes to close the Taiwan acquisition in the second half of the year.
Its U.S. listed shares rose 4.86% in extended trading.
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| 28.07.2026 | KFC Singapore launching Pokemon merch and Japanese-inspired menu for limited time | Listen
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Pokemon fans, get ready to catch ’em all at KFC.
From Aug 19 to Sep 29, KFC Singapore is teaming up with Pokemon for a collaboration featuring reversib... |
| 23.07.2026 | 5th Weixin Mini Program Global Innovation Challenge Launches Southeast Asia Regional Competition, Inviting Youths to Build Mini Programs with AI Tools | SINGAPORE, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5th Weixin Mini Program Global Innovation Challenge launched its Southeast Asia Regional competition in Singapore on 21 July, introducing an AI Agent theme and a dedicated track for university ap... |
| 23.07.2026 | Ride-hailing platforms extend temporary fuel surcharge on rides until Sep 30 | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Grab, Gojek, ComfortDelGro's CDG Zig and Tada will extend their temporary fuel surcharge until Sep 30, amid elevated fuel prices.
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| 21.07.2026 | GXS Group is the first bank to be named ASEAN's Best Digital Bank for Consumers by Euromoney | The win adds to a slew of awards that the Group won in July 2026 for its innovations in digital banking
SINGAPORE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GXS Group has become the first bank to be recognised as ASEAN's Best Digital Bank for Consumers... |
| 10.07.2026 | Physical AI Pioneer Momenta Debuts Strong on Hong Kong Exchange, Unveiling Ambitious Global Expansion | Momenta, a physical AI pioneer, debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising $867M. The company leads autonomous driving with its R7 world model and map-free urban NOA technology, holding 65% global market share. Extensive R&D and s... |
| 08.07.2026 | Chinese autonomous-driving firm Momenta rises 3% in Hong Kong stock debut | Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday.
The shares rose 3% in early trading.
Shares of Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta rose 3% on its debut in Hong Kong at Wednesday’s market ope... |
| 06.07.2026 | Traveloka Launches 7.7 Epic Sale in Malaysia with Flights from RM77 and Up to 50% Off Hotels | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveloka, Southeast Asia's leading all-in-one travel tech platform, today launched its 7.7 Epic Sale, a region-wide campaign running 6 to 10 July 2026. The annual double-date sale offers... |
| 30.06.2026 | Indonesia's 'nobar economy' scores as World Cup fever boosts businesses | Listen
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JAKARTA: In a packed Jakarta cafe, a collective groan rippled through orange-clad supporters just before noon on Tuesday (Jun 30) as the Netherlands cr... |
| 29.06.2026 | Vantage Foundation Provides Swift Humanitarian Relief Following Mindanao Earthquake in the Philippines | MANILA, Philippines, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation has mobilised local employees to support humanitarian relief efforts following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani in the southern Philippines on ... |
| 26.06.2026 | Major NOA Supplier Momenta Files for Hong Kong IPO as China's Smart Driving Market Booms | (Yicai) June 26 -- Major Level 2 Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) solution provider Momenta has filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, marking the latest step in its listing process.
China International Capital Corporation and Deutsche B... |
| 24.06.2026 | MoEngage Acquires Aampe to Bring 1:1 Agentic Decisioning to B2C Marketing Teams | Acquisition completes MoEngage's vision of an Agentic Customer Data and Engagement Platform
SINGAPORE, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MoEngage, the agentic customer data and engagement platform trusted by more than 1,350 consumer brands glob... |
| 22.06.2026 | Sheikh Haikel's chicken rice shop to reopen at Bussorah Street after previous landlord gave him a month to move out | Listen
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Singaporean rapper Sheikh Haikel, 50, and his wife Anna Belle Francis, 47, have been building their halal Hainanese food empire for the past couple of ... |
| 16.06.2026 | Frost & Sullivan Institute Celebrates Visionary Companies Addressing the World's Most Pressing Challenges | SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frost & Sullivan Institute is pleased to present the 2026 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition, celebrating leading enterprises that are redefining the role of ... |
| 10.06.2026 | StarHub's Got You This June: Staying Connected at Home, Away and Everywhere in Between | SINGAPORE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're gearing up for the World Cup, or simply looking for more value at home, here's a quick look at what's happening at StarHub this month.
Hub More. Save More. Worry Less.
Hub More. Save M... |
| 09.06.2026 | Guangdong champions new industry model | Autonomous minibuses developed by WeRide, an autonomous driving technology company, are seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on March 24. DENG HUA/XINHUA
A driverless robotaxi glides through the streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, s... |
| 01.06.2026 | Зоопарк закрывается на ремонт: как один суперапп заменяет десять систем и избавляет от седых волос | Помните, когда-то переход на электронный документооборот и автоматизация бизнес-процессов были большим событием? А сегодня мы работаем в десятках систем и интерфейсов. И большинство из нас уже забыли, как это: вести записи на бумаге, подпис... |
| 01.06.2026 | MMA INNOVATE Vietnam 2026 to Gather Leading Voices in Marketing and Technology | HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With just over 10 days to go, MMA INNOVATE Vietnam 2026 is set to take place on June 10–11, bringing together one of the most anticipated gatherings for Vietnam's marketing, technology... |
| 28.05.2026 | Three UK cities make world’s 10 ‘smartest’ tech hubs – and Oxford is higher than Silicon Valley | London, Oxford and Cambridge are among the 10 most vibrant tech centres in the world, according to a closely watched study which found that Singapore had leapfrogged both Zurich and London to clinch top spot.
The two university towns both c... |
| 23.05.2026 | Grab extends fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fare rate until end July amid fuel price volatility | Listen
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| 22.05.2026 | Commentary: Prabowo’s Indonesia is teetering toward a familiar disaster | SINGAPORE: President Prabowo Subianto says he knows how to fix the problems facing Indonesia. Yet his economic mismanagement and authoritarian tendencies are steering the nation toward a familiar mix of currency instability and political ch... |
| 22.05.2026 | ATxEnterprise 2026 Signals Southeast Asia's Shift from AI Experimentation to Enterprise Deployment | SINGAPORE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia's transition from AI ambition to real-world enterprise adoption took centre stage this week at Asia Tech x Enterprise (ATxE) 2026, part of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) that is jointly ... |
| 21.05.2026 | Building AI-Ready Enterprises: New Initiatives to Drive AI Deployment at Scale and Strengthen Digital Resilience | Inaugural SME AI Impact Awards and new public-private partnerships to accelerate enterprise AI transformation, strengthen cyber resilience, and secure Singapore's digital infrastructure
SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As enterprises... |
| 20.05.2026 | IN FOCUS: Can driverless buses become a mainstay on Singapore’s roads? | Listen
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SINGAPORE: When bus driver Muhammad Naz Farihin travelled on an autonomous vehicle as part of a trial in Punggol this year, he was surprised by how cl... |
| 20.05.2026 | GXS Bank and Lion Global Investors launch new multi-asset fund exclusive to GXS Invest | GXS Bank also enhances GXS Invest with four additional funds
SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GXS Bank and Lion Global Investors (LGI) have come together to launch the LionGlobal Dynamic Core Income Fund SGD, a new multi-asset fund d... |
| 20.05.2026 | Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment | SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initi... |
| 19.05.2026 | AEON: $8 Million Raised To Build Settlement Layer For Agentic Economy | AEON announced it has raised $8 million in a pre-seed funding round led by YZi Labs, with participation from IDG Capital, HashKey Capital, Stanford Blockchain Builders Fund, Oak Grove Ventures, SevenX Ventures, Alchemy Ventures, Draper Drag... |
| 19.05.2026 | Amazon's Singapore retreat: Why its US playbook failed in Southeast Asia | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Amazon ended local fulfilment in Singapore because it could not leverage its strengths against rivals in Southeast Asia’s highly competitive... |
| 19.05.2026 | ECARX and May Mobility to Scale Autonomous Ride-Hail Fleet | Strategic Framework Alliance to Power Next-Generation Turnkey Autonomous Vehicle Development
ECARX to Develop High Performance AI Compute System for May Mobility
Future Compute System to Utilize ECARX Self-Developed Integrated Sensor Suite
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| 11.05.2026 | Grab and Nuitée Announce Exclusive Partnership To Provide Seamless Travel Accommodation Booking Within The Grab App | SINGAPORE and DUBLIN, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia's leading superapp, Grab, has partnered with Nuitée, an AI-first travel technology company, to launch GrabStays, a new travel accommodation booking service within the Grab ap... |
| 07.05.2026 | LUYUAN Launches Southeast Asia Business Ecosystem Center in Singapore, Driving Electrification with "Technology + Ecosystem" | SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LUYUAN Group (HK.02451), a global leader in electric two-wheelers, announced the establishment of its Southeast Asia Business Ecosystem Center in Singapore at the 2026 LUYUAN Overseas Partners Conferenc... |
| 05.05.2026 | ATxSummit 2026 Brings Global Leaders to Singapore to Chart AI's Future Across Asia | World Bank Group, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon and OpenAI join global policymakers and leaders to address how AI is transforming economies, industries and societies.
SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly e... |
| 09.04.2026 | estaie Secures Major Funding for AI-Powered Extended-Stay Expansion | estaie, an AI-native extended-stay platform, recently closed a 7-figure pre-seed funding round. This capital infusion propels its ambitious regional expansion, with a critical focus on Saudi Arabia. The platform revolutionizes long-term acc... |
| 07.04.2026 | estaie secures seven-figure Pre-seed funding from Plus VC | estaie, the world’s first AI-native extended-stay platform, announced it has raised a 7-figure pre-seed funding round led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio (VMS), Vasil Zdravkov.
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| 06.04.2026 | estaie: 7-Figure Pre-Seed Raised For Hospitality Technology Platform Expansion | estaie, a UAE-based hospitality technology platform focused on extended-stay bookings, has raised a 7-figure pre-seed funding round led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio, and Vasil Zdrav... |
| 06.04.2026 | Southeast Asia’s startup slump is a reset, not a crisis | - |
| 04.04.2026 | How Singapore Businesses Are Leveraging Conversion-Focused Web Design to Compete in 2026 | Share
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The shift from aesthetic-first to performance-driven website design is reshaping how Singapore SMEs acquire and retain customers online.
SINGAPORE As digital competition intensifies across Southeast Asia, Singa... |
| 03.04.2026 | Global Digital Shift: Payments Redefined, Events Secured | The global financial landscape undergoes rapid transformation. New leaders like Thunes challenge traditional cross-border payment systems. They offer advanced interoperability and real-time solutions. Thunes joins giants like Visa and Swift... |
| 03.04.2026 | Tada, Gojek to temporarily raise surcharge for rides to support drivers as fuel prices rise | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Ride-hailing platforms Tada and Gojek will temporarily raise a surcharge from Apr 10 to May 31 in a move to support their drivers amid risin... |
| 03.04.2026 | What the Iran war shows about Singapore's energy resilience for now and the future | Listen
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The year was 1973. An oil embargo from Arab oil-producing nations against nations supporting Israel sent shockwaves through the global economy, pushin... |
| 02.04.2026 | Grab to provide delivery-partners with fuel vouchers amid rising fuel expenses | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Grab Singapore will provide fuel vouchers to its delivery-partners amid rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
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| 02.04.2026 | Where to stay, eat and unwind in Na Jomtien, Thailand | Listen
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At dusk, a cool breeze skims across the shore as Casuarina trees sway languorously overhead. Chill lounge music pulses in the background as we sink int... |
| 02.04.2026 | Tele2 Nomination Committee’s proposed Board composition | Tele2 Nomination Committee’s proposed Board composition
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| 31.03.2026 | Diesel surges past S$4 a litre: Singapore businesses caught between rising costs and reluctant customers | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Just this month alone, Mr Farid Khan, CEO of Singapore Cab Booking, has seen 20 freelance minibus drivers stop accepting jobs with the compa... |
| 31.03.2026 | Grab to pay $600 M to acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan business | The companies announced on Monday that Grab, a super app with its headquarters in Singapore, will purchase Delivery Hero’s food delivery operations in Taiwan. Delivery Hero is well-known for its food delivery subsidiary, foodpanda.
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| 31.03.2026 | Higher electricity and gas household tariffs from April to June as energy and fuel costs rise | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Singapore households will pay higher electricity and gas tariffs in the second quarter of 2026 due to higher energy costs, with authorities ... |
| 31.03.2026 | Thunes Joins Swift and Visa as a Global Cross-Border Payments Leader | Juniper Research ranks Thunes among top three global leaders in cross-border payments infrastructure for its ability to achieve 'strong interoperability' across a range of diverse rails and markets.
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| 31.03.2026 | Grab to temporarily raise fuel surcharge for rides to S$0.90 from Apr 7 amid global price volatility | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Grab will temporarily raise fuel surcharge to S$0.90 (US$0.70) from Apr 7 to May 31 amid volatility in fuel prices, the ride-hailing platfor... |
| 31.03.2026 | A2D Ventures Leads US$500,000 Seed Investment in Nightify, Building the Operating System for Nightlife in Southeast Asia | Bangkok, Thailand – 31 March 2026 – Nightify, a Thailand-based all-in-one platform for discovering, booking, and managing nightlife experiences, has raised a total of US$500,000, with a Seed funding round led by A2D Ventures and participati... |
| 30.03.2026 | Thunes Empowers the Global Economy with Instant Cross-Border Payouts for Gig and Remote Workers | SINGAPORE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has launched a direct-to-workforce cross-border payout solution that allows businesses to pay remote overseas teams, freelancers, and g... |
| 28.03.2026 | The apps you need for your next trip abroad | When you’re visiting another country, you generally expect to pay in the national currency, adapt to a new time zone, follow the local customs and speak a bit of the language. But you may not be prepared when Uber and Lyft don’t work.
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| 27.03.2026 | The Cashless Frontier: Digital Payments Reshape Global Finance | Digital payments are exploding. A global transformation is underway. The market nears $20 trillion by 2028. This represents one-fifth of global economic activity. Southeast Asia leads this charge. The region processed $1.3 trillion in 2025.... |
| 27.03.2026 | SMARTIES Awards 2026: Elevating Global Marketing Excellence | SMARTIES Awards 2026 entries are now open. The Marketing + Media Alliance presents its premier global program. It celebrates marketing that delivers tangible business impact and innovation worldwide. A refined framework for 2026 reflects mo... |
| 27.03.2026 | Fintech Redefines Growth: Investment Shifts, Payments Lead IPOs, Content Drives Brands | Fintech navigated a transformative boom-bust cycle, now embracing sustainable, profitable growth models. Global investment, exceeding $210 billion from 2020-2024, now targets resilient sectors: B2B payments infrastructure, critical regtech ... |
| 27.03.2026 | Delivery driver who exploited loophole to cheat Grab of more than S$11,700 jailed | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A man who exploited a loophole in Grab’s delivery system to fraudulently claim more than S$11,700 (US$9,100) in fees was sentenced to seven ... |
| 25.03.2026 | SMARTIES™ Awards 2026 Call for Entries, Setting the Global Benchmark for Marketing Impact | NEW YORK, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) has opened entries for the SMARTIES™ Awards 2026, recognizing marketing campaigns that deliver measurable business impact through the integration of creativity, m... |
| 25.03.2026 | Southeast Asia Digital Payments Crossed $1.3 Trillion in 2025: Where the Growth Is | Share
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Southeast Asia’s digital payments volume crossed $1.3 trillion in 2025. That figure, reported by Google, Temasek, and Bain’s annual e-Conomy SEA report, represents a 31% increase over 2024 and makes the region ... |
| 25.03.2026 | Three of the Five Largest IPO Filings in Early 2026 Are Payments Companies | Share
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Three of the five largest IPO filings submitted to the SEC in Q1 2026 are payments companies. Klarna filed at a $67 billion valuation. Stripe’s confidential S-1 reportedly targets a $91 billion valuation, accor... |
| 24.03.2026 | SMARTIES™ Awards 2026 Call for Entries, Celebrating Marketing That Drives Real Business Impact | SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) proudly announces the opening of entries for the 2026 SMARTIES™ Awards, the premier marketing awards program that honors trailblazing brands, agencies, and marke... |
| 24.03.2026 | The Global Digital Payments Market Projected to Hit $20 Trillion: Opportunities for Fintech Platforms | Share
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The global digital payments market is projected to exceed $20 trillion in total transaction value by 2028#8217;s Digital Payments forecast. That figure covers everything from mobile wallet transactions and onli... |
| 24.03.2026 | Klook online travel fair offers cruise deals, discounts on tours and travel essentials from Mar 27 to 29 | Listen
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If you’re planning a trip, there’s another round of travel deals to look out for.
Online booking platform Klook will be holding a 72-hour online travel... |
| 23.03.2026 | European stocks tumble as Trump sets Hormuz deadline | LONDON — European stocks followed Asian markets sharply lower at the start of the new trading week, as further escalation in the Iran war drags on global market sentiment.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 1.9% lower shortly after 9:00 a.m. in... |
| 23.03.2026 | Grab to buy foodpanda's Taiwan business for US$600 million | SINGAPORE: Singapore-based Grab Holdings said on Monday (Mar 23) that it will buy foodpanda's business in Taiwan from German parent company Delivery Hero for US$600 million in cash.
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| 23.03.2026 | Grab to temporarily increase metered taxi fares to support GrabCab drivers amid rise in fuel costs | Listen
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SINGAPORE: GrabCab will temporarily raise metered taxi fares from Mar 30 to May 31 to support its taxi drivers amid rising fuel costs, Grab said on Mon... |
| 23.03.2026 | Starbucks launches Harry Potter-themed drinks and merchandise, including Honeydukes-inspired beverages | Listen
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Starbucks is bringing a touch of the wizarding world to Singapore, with a new Harry Potter-themed collaboration that spans drinks, merchandise and in-s... |
| 19.03.2026 | Commuters to face higher ride-hailing fares as petrol prices climb: Analysts | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Commuters may face higher taxi and private-hire car fares as fuel prices climb amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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| 19.03.2026 | Thunes and Banco Cathay of Costa Rica Launch Pay-to-Wallet Payments via Swift | SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced a new breakthrough in cross-border payments with the successful activation of Pay-to-Wallet by Banco Cathay of Costa Ri... |
| 18.03.2026 | GrabCab to raise fares temporarily as Middle East crisis drags on | - |
| 17.03.2026 | Vantage Foundation and Banking Academy of Vietnam Launch Nationwide AI Finance Programme with Vietnam's Top Universities for More Than 1,500 Students and Educators | HANOI, Vietnam, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation, in collaboration with the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and more than 10 leading universities, has launched a nationwide programme equipping more than 1,500 educators and... |
| 17.03.2026 | Vantage Foundation and Banking Academy of Vietnam Launch Nationwide AI Finance Education Programme for 1,500 Educators and Students | HANOI, Vietnam , March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation formalised a strategic academic collaboration with the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV), one of the country's leading finance universities, to advance financial education in... |
| 16.03.2026 | Vietnam Powers Financial Future with Nationwide AI Education Push | Vietnam accelerates its financial future. Vantage Foundation and Banking Academy of Vietnam launched a major AI finance education program. It equipped over 1,500 students and educators nationwide. Participants gained crucial skills in AI-dr... |
| 16.03.2026 | Singtel restores mobile service after outage, says no evidence disruption was 'cyber-related' event | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Singtel said on Monday (Mar 16) evening that it had fully restored mobile services that went down that morning, following a delay caused by ... |
| 14.03.2026 | Vantage Foundation and Banking Academy of Vietnam Launch Nationwide AI Finance Programme with Vietnam's Top Universities for More Than 1,500 Educators and Students | HANOI, Vietnam, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Foundation, in collaboration with the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and more than 10 leading universities, has launched a nationwide programme equipping more than 1,500 educators and... |
| 06.03.2026 | Taxi companies absorb part of fuel price hikes to ease drivers' cost burden amid Middle East war | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Some taxi companies will absorb part of the recent fuel price increases to cushion the impact on drivers, as the war in the Middle East driv... |
| 04.03.2026 | Self-driving vehicles in Punggol to open to public from Apr 1 | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Self-driving shuttle services in Punggol, which have been on trial since September last year, will open to the public from Apr 1, Acting Min... |
| 02.03.2026 | Singapore launches Champions of AI programme to drive company-wide transformation | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Singapore will launch a new Champions of AI programme to help companies embed artificial intelligence across their businesses – from core op... |
| 28.02.2026 | Singaporeans ride China’s robotaxis and air taxis to glimpse a driverless future | Listen
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GUANGZHOU/SHENZHEN/SINGAPORE: Imagine a driver who never tires — not even after 18 hours of driving — never gives in to road rage, sees the road throug... |
| 26.02.2026 | Asia's Tech Surge: EV, AI, Agritech Drive Major Funding Rounds | Tech startups across Asia and Australia secured major investments. Sleek EV led the charge with an $8.5M Series A for electric scooter expansion in Thailand, targeting an EV hub. Agritech firm Polybee raised $4.3M for drone scaling. Infrast... |
| 26.02.2026 | Thunes Awarded Bronze Medal by EcoVadis for Commitment to Global Sustainability Standards | Thunes joins a select group of global payments companies in pursuit of ESG excellence under the EcoVadis standards.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announces it h... |
| 26.02.2026 | Deliveroo's Singapore exit may lead to higher fees, fewer discounts, analysts say | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Deliveroo’s exit from Singapore could gradually translate into higher delivery fees, fewer promotions and steeper commissions for eateries a... |
| 25.02.2026 | Food outlets unfazed by Deliveroo exit, but delivery riders fear less competition | Listen
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SINGAPORE: While delivery riders expressed concerns about a potential monopoly, food and beverage businesses were largely unconcerned about news that D... |
| 25.02.2026 | DoorDash exits 4 markets, including Japan, to focus on growth elsewhere | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
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DoorDash said Wednesday that it’s ending operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan.
The San Francisco-based delivery company said the decision comes... |
