SINGAPORE: Nearly all the people in Singapore are now on the national Covid-19 contact tracing programme TraceTogether, 21 months after its launch. A spokesman for the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) told The Straits Times on Wednesday (Jan 19) that almost all of Singapore's population above the age of six are on board the programme. It did not provide … [Read more...] about Nearly all in Singapore are on Covid-19 contact tracing programme TraceTogether
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Amazon to open fashion store where algorithms suggest what to try on
Amazon.com Inc's recipe for the department store of the future includes algorithmic recommendations and what one corporate director called "a magic closet" in the fitting room. The online retailer is making another push to grow its fashion business, announcing on Thursday (Jan 20) it will open its first-ever apparel store this year, with a tech twist. "We wouldn't do anything … [Read more...] about Amazon to open fashion store where algorithms suggest what to try on
PhilCare tackles mental health woes
Joseph Agustin Tanco—Contributed photo PhilhealthCare Inc. (PhilCare) is blazing another trail. The innovative health maintenance organization (HMO) that launched the first prepaid health card in the Philippines in 2010 is pioneering another product in response to a problem highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph Agustin “Jaeger” Tanco, PhilCare president and CEO, … [Read more...] about PhilCare tackles mental health woes
Singapore lists first SPAC as Asia investors warm up to blank check firms
SINGAPORE - A small blank-check firm backed by state investor Temasek made its Singapore debut on Thursday (Jan 20), marking the first such local listing as Singapore steps up a drive to emerge as a key venue for listings of this type. This came four months after Singapore Exchange allowed special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) or shell firms to list, easing proposed … [Read more...] about Singapore lists first SPAC as Asia investors warm up to blank check firms
BBC StoryWorks and TECNO make short film about inclusive mobile camera innovations bringing people together
TECNO, a premium smartphone brand focused on emerging markets, is working with BBC Storyworks, BBC Studios’ in-house commercial content studio, who have created a short film The Future Lens: Looking Ahead With TECNO to explore the meaning of mobile camera innovation. The video showcases TECNO’s inclusive mobile camera technology for each user through its unique … [Read more...] about BBC StoryWorks and TECNO make short film about inclusive mobile camera innovations bringing people together