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Samsung collaborates with top local CG production team to present immersive 3D programme Impossible Gifting Factory

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HONG KONG, Dec 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Samsung, a worldwide leader in technological innovation, is generating a buzz of excitement in town this winter with a massive outdoor "immersive 3D" new photo hotspot for the holidays! After working with Japanese and Korean teams, Samsung is collaborating with local creative team DL and computer graphics (CG) production house FATface. Together, they will present Impossible Gifting Factory on the ultra-massive Samsung outdoor curved screen that wraps around the facade of Entertainment Building in Central. The visually stunning large-scaled holiday-themed programme is produced with the latest cutting-edge technology. It stars robots performing on the busy street all sorts of electrifying hip-hop break-dancing motion mid-air and handing out virtual presents in their extended arms. This will bring to the busy streets of Central a new immersive visual surprise for the festive season!Samsung has all along been promoting creativity and the diversification of the creative industry. For this initiative, Samsung is collaborating with FATface, the CG production house behind the highest grossing Chinese-language movies in the histor...

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The GrowHub Innovations Company and Tangobar Announce Partnership for Sustainable Regional Community Development and ASEAN market penetration

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SINGAPORE, Nov 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The GrowHub Innovations Company ("The GrowHub"), Asia Pacific's only Web 3-enabled plug-and-play ecosystem builder for food traceability and carbon credits, announced its strategic partnership with Kyoto's leading craft canning producer and food experience provider Tangobar LLC. ("tangobar"). Tangobar is committed to the development of canned foods using local agricultural and marine products as well as food promotion events. The GrowHub will be providing its proprietary Web-3 technology to Tangobar to support the sustainable development of the local community in Kyoto Prefecture (Kyoto by the Sea) and the penetration of its products in the ASEAN market.Tangobar Food Education Program - OysterKumihama BayWith a goal of maximizing local food resources, knowledge, and techniques to promote the diversity of Kyoto's rich landscape, Tangobar seeks to create a harmonious relationship between food producers and consumers to develop a sustainable food culture that is beneficial for all. The GrowHub's mission of fostering sustainable and conscious trade and providing authentic food that consumers can trust via Web-3 technology ali...

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XanPay Payment Gateway Accelerates AsiaVape’s Local Payments Strategy into Asian Markets

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HONG KONG, April 12, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – XanPay is proud to announce AsiaVape has partnered with them to enable Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for its consumers across Asia; simplifying cross-border payment acceptance, enabling them to access nearly a billion consumers who use these APMs. In Southeast Asia, where most of AsiaVape’s customer’s reside, alternative payment methods are 3x more popular than card payments. All of these come down to several factors, including but not limited to: Southeast Asia’s significant unbanked populationThe high adoption rates of e-walletsA preference for e-wallet payments and bank transfersLack of access to credit cards AsiaVape was able to quickly integrate XanPay by using a simple WooCommerce plugin, thus enabling AsiaVape’s customers to use their favorite local and alternative payment methods with no fuss. Discovering New Frontiers AsiaVape first began as a passion project for its founder, Karl Hofman, who was frustrated by the lack of quality vaporizers available in the market. While AsiaVape has faced issues with constant regulation changes and murky government policies, the business has remained strong over the past decade. Besides uniqu...

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RTO of LTKM Berhad via the Acquisition of EMS Business for RM336 Million

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KLANG, Malaysia, Apr 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - LTKM Berhad (LTKM), a leading chicken egg producer, today announced a composite proposal, chiefly to divest the Company's existing business and venture into the business of providing of electronic manufacturing services (EMS) while at the same time, rectify its non-compliance with the public spread requirement of its shares under the listing requirements of Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad.Chai Voon Sun, co-founder and Managing Director of Local Assembly [L] and Executive Chairman of LTKM, Datuk Tan KokWee Thian Song - Co-founder, Executive Director and Engineering Director of Local Assembly; Gurmakh Singh - Co-founder, Executive Director and General Manager of Local Assembly; Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik - Executive Chairman of Chin Hin Group Berhad; Chai Voon Sun - Co-founder and Managing Director of Local Assembly; Datuk Tan Kok - Executive Chairman of LTKM; Tan Kah Poh, Kenny - Independent Director of LTKM; Rahman Ali Bin Abdul Wahab - Director of Proven Venture Sdn. Bhd. [L-R]Executive Chairman of LTKM, Datuk Tan Kok said, "At its core, the proposals seek to reward our shareholders from the proceeds of the disposa...

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OTT Summit Ends with Much Optimism for Growth in Asia and a Strong Focus on Content and the Consumer

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Singapore, Apr 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) hosted over 850 delegates and featured over 80 industry leaders at the recent OTT Summit, with conversations revolving a lot on the subject of growth, from subscriber and revenue growth to increased local content investment and an intense focus on the customer. In discussing the outlook for the video industry in Asia, Vivek Couto, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Media Partners Asia (MPA), indicated there remained a lot of room for growth. With most markets having an SVOD household penetration of less than 50%, there was certainly an upside for Southeast Asia and some parts of North Asia as well. However, while the region remained bullish on growth, the Average Revenue Per User remained low, particularly in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and India. As such, some tiers and price increases would be introduced along the way, especially when premium sport started to be added to the platforms. The adage of "Content is King" was very much heard throughout the summit. In MPA's review of share of first-title consumption, premium local content was a key driver for customer acqui...

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No changes to Covid-19 local measures for now, too early to tell if tightening needed: Lawrence Wong

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SINGAPORE - There will not be any changes to Covid-19 community restrictions for now, even as Singapore steps up its border measures amid reports of the new Omicron variant, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Nov 30). It is still too early to tell at this stage whether local measures will need to be tightened, given that not enough is known about the new virus variant, he said. Mr Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling Covid-19, was addressing a question from The Straits Times on the possibility of tightened community measures due to the Omicron variant during a press conference. For now, Singapore is taking additional steps to strengthen its border measures, he said. Among these measures are on-arrival polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for all travellers and PCR rostered routine testing for airport and other border frontline workers. But Mr Wong stressed that Singapore needs to have the mindset of being adaptable and nimble to changes. “In this rapidly changing environment, we will have to constantly review and update our measures accordingly based on new information,” the minister said. Pointing out that the Omicron variant will not be the las...

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From tech to talent: How Huawei is helping to build a strong ecosystem for the digital age

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The Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated the adoption of ICT (Information and communications technology) technologies in Singapore, but that has left vulnerable groups even further behind in the digital era. Huawei firmly believes that technological advancement should benefit everyone, regardless of race, gender, or economic status. This article was written by Mr Foo Fang Yong, CEO of Huawei International. No one should be left behind in today’s digital world. Over the past 20 years, Huawei has worked closely with local telecom operators to help Singapore build a world-class network infrastructure. As new technologies mature, cloud and AI capabilities will gradually be integrated into the infrastructure. Will individuals and businesses be able to keep up with the changes? How can we enable more Singaporeans to learn and deepen their digital skills? How do we help local businesses have a successful digital transformation? How can corporations play a part in helping Singapore to build a more resilient digital ecosystem? These are the questions we at Huawei ask ourselves these days. Accelerating digital transformation When it comes to digital transformation, Huawei is committed to b...

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Yeahka Invests RMB100 million to Acquire 60% Stake in Qianqianhui to Expand its In-Store e-Commerce Service Solutions

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HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Yeahka Limited ("Yeahka" or the "Company", Stock Code: 09923), a leading payment-based technology platform in China, announced today that it has agreed to invest RMB100 million in Dingding Cultural Tourism (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. (the parent company of Qianqianhui, "Qianqianhui") as registered capital and capital reserve of Qianqianhui. Following the acquisition, Yeahka will hold 60% of the enlarged share capital of Qianqianhui, and Qianqianhui will be integrated into Yeahka's in-store e-commerce services solutions segment.Yeahka's strategic investment in Qianqianhui further strengthens the Company's capabilities in its technology-enabled business services segment by deepening the connection between merchants and consumers, and improving the sales performance of merchants. At the same time, consumers will be able to conveniently enjoy local lifestyle benefits such as discounts and promotions.Liu Yingqi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yeahka, said, "Qianqianhui has been a highly competitive player in the local lifestyle services market in China, and our company delivers services to millions of merchants that have expr...

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NTUC calls for national support framework for unemployed PMEs

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SINGAPORE - A support framework that includes financial aid is needed to help unemployed people move into new jobs. The framework should include a basic tier to provide supplementary income relief and assistance, while an additional level could offer more support for union members and vulnerable, mature workers. This was among nine recommendations that the labour movement released on Thursday (Oct 21) after a year-long consultation exercise to pinpoint better ways to assist professionals, managers and executives (PMEs). The initiative, which was carried out by a task force from the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), involved consultations with around 10,000 workers and business leaders. NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng said: "PMEs feel the pressure from foreign competition and for mature PMEs, they find it challenging to bounce back when they lose their jobs. "Thus, we must do more to level the playing field for our local PMEs, while enabling other forms of employment and employability-related support, like unemployment transition support, job search or training support, for them." The task force also called for a tripartite...

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More local workers sought help on salary disputes, wrongful dismissals amid Covid-19

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SINGAPORE - More local workers sought help from the authorities for disputes with their employers on owed salaries and wrongful dismissals last year, amid the pandemic. Latest figures published on Friday (July 9) showed the incidence of employment claims and appeals lodged by local employees had gone up from 2 per 1,000 employees in 2019 to 2.17 per 1,000 employees in 2020. Most were salary claims, and more commonly found in the accommodation and food services, information and communications, and construction industries. Some of these sectors were more severely affected by the circuit breaker and movement restrictions, which could have given rise to disputes over basic pay. About 59 per cent or 5,142 of the total 8,697 employment claims and appeals lodged with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) last year were from local employees. In contrast with local employees, however, the incidence of employment claims by foreign employees fell sharply, from 5.13 claims per 1,000 employees in 2019 to 3.61 last year, according to the data from MOM and TADM. In contrast with local employees, however, the incidence of employment claims by fore...

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Getting the formula right in growing local biomedical sector

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SINGAPORE - Local diagnostics start-up BioCheetah is developing kits to help healthcare professionals quickly identify patients at high risk of having bladder cancer. Besides a kit that will speed up the diagnosis process in hospitals, it is also looking to roll out a point-of-care test for places that do not have the necessary testing equipment, such as general practitioners' clinics. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Govt ‘does not intend nor expect’ restructuring to affect relationship between MCI and SPH newsrooms: Iswaran

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SINGAPORE - The relationship between the Government and newsrooms should not be affected even as Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) restructures its media business into a model that can receive state funding, said Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran. In a ministerial statement on Monday (May 10), he said the Government "does not intend nor expect" the transfer of SPH Media to a company limited by guarantee (CLG) to affect the relationship between his ministry and the SPH newsrooms. "The Government is mindful that our local news media must remain credible institutions that are trusted by Singaporeans, and that it remains the responsibility of the editors and journalists in SPH Media to report news and diverse opinions objectively, and from a Singaporean point of view," he told Parliament. The minister's statement follows Singapore Press Holdings' (SPH) announcement last Thursday that it plans to restructure its media business into a not-for-profit entity that can seek public and private funding, to free it from shareholders' expectations and place it in a more sustainable financial position. The move has drawn concern and questions about whether the editorial integrit...

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NEC, UN-Habitat and Peace Winds Japan provide thermography camera in Kenya to prevent the spread of COVID-19

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TOKYO, Apr 23, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced a collaboration between NEC XON, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the United Nations programme that promotes better quality of life for all through sustainable urbanization, and Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), an NGO that provides emergency humanitarian assistance, reconstruction and development assistance. Together, the organizations are providing a thermography camera in the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement in Turkana County, Kenya, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The camera is used to measure the surface body temperature of refugees and local residents living in the district and to detect persons with elevated body temperatures, thereby helping to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. Through the provision of this camera, NEC will contribute to the achievement of Goal 3 of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages."In northern Kenya, refugees have continued to flow in from neighboring countries, including South Sudan, for approximate...

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Govt will help SMEs build innovative capacity: Chan

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Singapore companies need to look beyond price competitiveness and develop niche products so they will not be easily displaced in the global supply chain, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing. In what he called a four-pronged strategy, Mr Chan said government support will now be focused on encouraging local manufacturers to make innovative products, innovate their production processes, access larger offshore markets and develop the local talent base. On a visit to Sanwa Plastic's Woodlands factory yesterday, he said there will be increased emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represent more than 90 per cent of the local manufacturing sector. "Our SMEs are competing in an increasingly challenging business environment. There is an urgent need for our SMEs to innovate their offerings to meet customers' changing needs and stay relevant in today's evolving landscape," he said. The minister described the various government initiatives and schemes available for SMEs, like Sanwa, to build their capacity to innovate and ride the next wave of growth. The schemes include the Productivity Solutions Grant, Scale-up SG, Enterprise Leadership for Transformati...

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Over 110,000 local jobseekers hired under Jobs Growth Incentive in September and October

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SINGAPORE - More than 110,000 local jobseekers were hired under a government scheme that subsidises wages in the first two months of its implementation. This was double the number of workers that were hired in the Jobs Growth Incentive scheme's inaugural month in September alone, according to preliminary estimates. The workers were hired by around 26,000 firms, with about half of them aged 40 and above, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (Feb 8). The Jobs Growth Incentive scheme aims to spur firms to hire more locals, with $1 billion set aside to provide wage support for these workers. Firms that hire local workers from September last year to February this year will receive a subsidy of 25 per cent of the first $5,000 of workers' gross monthly salaries for up to one year. The co-payment goes up to 50 per cent for workers aged 40 and above. In total, eligible firms can receive up to $15,000 for each local hire aged below 40, and $30,000 for each local hire aged 40 and above. MOM noted that the top hiring sectors included food services, wholesale trade, professional services, retail and construction. In October alone, more than 11,000 new employers became eligible for the ...

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New FairPrice supermarket at Parkway Parade promotes and stocks more local produce

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SINGAPORE - Local produce is getting a boost at a new FairPrice supermarket in Marine Parade, which will carry more goods from domestic makers. The new FairPrice Xtra hypermarket on the third floor of Parkway Parade will be the first here to have dedicated sections for local produce such as fish, eggs, vegetables and mushrooms, and is aimed at promoting local brands and products. More than 600 local products can be found here, compared with supermarkets of the same size which typically carry fewer than 500 local products. Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng, who was the guest of honour at the store's official opening on Friday (Jan 22), called on residents to support local products, which he described as vital in strengthening Singapore's food supply and resilience. Singapore aims to produce 30 per cent of the country's nutritional needs locally by 2030, an increase from the current figure of less than 10 per cent. Dr Tan, who is also the Second Minister for Manpower, said local food supply will help Singapore to mitigate external shocks, such as by forming a buffer during a food supply crisis. It is also important to generate demand for local produce when working t...

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Singapore tourism industry offers bundled promotions to entice locals

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SINGAPORE - Local tourism is getting a boost from bundled promotions by hotels, attractions, restaurants and shops, which are being offered under the SingapoRediscovers campaign from Tuesday (Nov 3). The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is launching around 50 of these bundled promotions, which can be found on the SingapoRediscovers website, or the VisitSingapore mobile application. The promotions are designed around 10 areas of Singapore which have specific attractions or cultural interest, such as Chinatown, Sentosa or the Mandai-Kranji nature area, STB said in a statement on Tuesday. To help consumers explore the 10 different precincts, STB is also launching holiday itineraries featuring recommended hotels, attractions, tours and shops which users can customise to plan their stays. Mr Keith Tan, chief executive of the tourism board, emphasised the novelty that local tourism can offer. He said: "There is so much to explore and do in our vibrant precincts. Each has a unique story to tell, and home-grown businesses that need our support." For more stories on exploring Singapore, go to the SG Go Where page. More on this topic Related Story From staycations to tours, 10 ideas on how you ...

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New joint task force to champion protection of local PMEs

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SINGAPORE - Professionals, managers and executives (PMEs), particularly older ones, now have a champion in the form of a new task force that aims to protect their career prospects and keep them relevant for the new economy. This was announced on Tuesday (Oct 27) by National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, who said PMEs, especially those aged between 40 and 60, are more vulnerable due to economic transformation and technological disruption. Co-led by NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) executive director Sim Gim Guan, the task force comprises union and industry representatives from the industrial, service and public sectors. Mr Ng and SNEF president Robert Yap will be its advisers. During his keynote speech at the Labour Research Conference 2020 on Tuesday, Mr Ng outlined the task force's three key areas of focus. It will work towards enhancing employability and reducing risk of retrenchment; encouraging employers to retain and build capabilities for the workforce; and enabling PMEs through upskilling and reskilling. Over the next six months, the group will engage PMEs and employers through poll...