Author: Mark Ko
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In a bid to cater to the unique dating preferences of Singaporean singles, Bumble, the popular women-first dating and social networking app, has unveiled a range of durian-themed features just in time for durian season. The new suite of durian Interest Badges, Question and Profile Prompts aims to showcase individuals’ affinity or aversion towards the…
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Interview with Linda Heng, Co-Founder of ResoX: Revolutionizing Dispute Resolution in Southeast Asia
ResoX is an online dispute resolution platform that seeks to empower businesses in Southeast Asia to resolve their disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. In this interview, Linda Heng, one of the co-founders of ResoX, shares how the platform works, its advantages over traditional dispute resolution methods, and its potential role in cross-border dispute resolution in the…
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The state of Singaporeans’ mental health has been significantly strained by the impact of inflation, resulting in a decline in mental wellbeing and relationships, according to the latest findings from the Mental Health Index™ developed by TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader. The survey revealed that nearly one third (29 percent) of Singaporeans have reduced…
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In a recent announcement, Qlik® has confirmed the successful completion of its acquisition of Talend, a move aimed at expanding the company’s top-tier offerings for accessing, transforming, trusting, analyzing, and leveraging data in today’s modern business landscape. Under the leadership of CEO Mike Capone, the newly combined entity marks an important milestone in Qlik’s strategic…
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BillEase, a consumer finance app based in the Philippines, has teamed up with global digital travel platform Agoda to offer Filipino travelers the convenience of installment payments without the need for a credit card. This collaboration is made possible through the integration of Alipay+, a cross-border digital payments and marketing solution operated by Ant Group.…
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Jenfi, a financial technology company specializing in revenue-based financing for digital-native companies, has successfully raised US$6.6 million in a Pre-Series B fundraising round. The round was led by Headline Asia, a prominent investment firm, with participation from Monk’s Hill Ventures, ICU Ventures, Granite Oak, Korea Investment Partners & Golden Equator Capital, Atlas Ventures, and other…
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In a bid to enhance user privacy and bolster data security, WhatsApp has introduced an exciting new feature known as Chat Lock. This latest addition is poised to provide WhatsApp users with an additional layer of protection, ensuring the utmost confidentiality for their intimate conversations. With Chat Lock, WhatsApp users now have the ability to…
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Discord, a widely used chat service for gamers, recently revealed a data breach that occurred due to the compromise of a third-party support agent’s account. The breach resulted in exposure of the agent’s support ticket queue, which included user email addresses, messages exchanged with Discord support, and any attachments submitted as part of the tickets.…
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Thiam Chye Sim, Head of Operations, Asia Pacific, EdgeConneX The Asia Pacific region has experienced rapid growth in the data centre industry over the past few years. The giant economies of China and India are leading the region’s digital push alongside Southeast Asia’s high-growth economies, such as Indonesia and Vietnam. When you factor in the…
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The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, boasting impressive features that distinguish it from other high-end phones. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at what the Galaxy S23 Ultra has to offer. Design and Display One of the first things you will notice about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is its…
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