Author: Mark Ko
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Singapore’s Ministry of Law and Intellectual Property Office (IPOS) have announced important changes to help artists and creators. These changes will start on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Artists, like songwriters, authors, and filmmakers, often face challenges when it comes to getting paid for their work. The new rules will make this process simpler and more…
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TL;DR: Global technology leader Mastercard and Singapore-based digital travel platform Agoda are joining forces to modernize B2B payments in the travel and tourism sector. Recognizing the inefficiencies of traditional payment methods, the collaboration aims to streamline transactions between digital travel platforms, hotels, airlines, suppliers, and vendors worldwide. This initiative comes at a pivotal time as…
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TL;DR: GoDaddy, a leading support platform for entrepreneurs, has unveiled Instant Video, an AI-powered addition to their GoDaddy Studio app. This new feature aids small business owners in generating video-based digital marketing and social commerce content without extra charges. The user-friendly app, already equipped with numerous templates, allows entrepreneurs to create professional assets for websites,…
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TL;DR: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be rolling out the ERP 2.0 system, commencing with the phased installation of a cutting-edge On-Board Unit (OBU) from next month. This GNSS-based system is poised to replace the longstanding ERP infrastructure in operation for a quarter-century. All qualifying Singapore-registered vehicles will receive the OBU at no cost…
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Roborock, a pioneer in intelligent home robotics, unveils its latest offerings, the Q5 Pro and Dyad Air robot vacuums. These advanced devices promise effective cleaning at budget-friendly prices. From October 24 to 25, 2023, the Q5 Pro will be available for pre-order at a special price of SGD429.90 (RRP SGD459.90), while the Dyad Air can…
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TL;DR: Singaporean furniture brand STAR Living is set to inaugurate its state-of-the-art headquarters and technologically advanced warehouse in Sungei Kadut on October 24, 2023. The 7-storey building, covering 19,050 sqm, integrates Internet of Things (IoT) for optimized logistics operations. Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community, and Youth, Ms. Low Yen Ling,…
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TL;DR: Leading hardware authentication security key provider, Yubico, has unveiled insights from their 2023 survey, conducted by OnePoll. The study delves into consumer attitudes towards cybersecurity in the US and UK, with a focus on age demographics. Notably, it highlights concerns over password reuse, trust in online retailers, and adoption of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). In…
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TL;DR: Rackspace Technology, a leading hybrid multicloud tech solutions company, has teamed up with Straits Interactive, a data protection and governance leader, to introduce an AI Data Protection Officer Assistant. This innovative chatbot, powered by generative AI, is designed to assist organizations, particularly SMEs, in navigating data protection requirements. The collaboration aims to promote responsible…
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TL;DR: Employment Hero, a leading employment management platform, has secured SGD 229 million in a Series F growth round, subject to Foreign Investment Review Board approval. This funding, following their 2022 Series E, brings their total capital raised to over SGD 572 million. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, streamlining talent management for…
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TL;DR: Representatives from Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) and the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (UK-DSIT) express their commitment to jointly build and advance a well-defined and future-ready cybersecurity profession. The initiative aims to address the global cybersecurity skills gap through international cooperation, ultimately enhancing cyber resilience across economies. Representatives from the Cyber…
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