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[Singapore] Local Telco StarHub To Launch Crowdfunding Platform Crowdtivate

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In the News Asia crowdfunding crowdsourcing Crowdsourcing Week Crowdtivate Singapore StarHub' Crowdtivate is currently in closed beta, but interested parties can sign up for an invitation code to enter the platform.

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Will NFC Technology Take Off In Singapore?

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Nokia shows NFC technology use in transport, tourism in Singapore. Nokia in Singapore recently announced various initiatives that showcased interesting applications of NFC technology. By simply tapping their NFC-enabled phone at over 400 locations across Singapore, consumers can initiate a booking via SMS.

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Starting Up In Singapore (Part I) – Product/Market Fit

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The first logical step when you are based in Singapore is to start in a market you are most comfortable in conquering. It is logical and sometimes it is the right choice starting from Singapore, sometimes not. There are three market categories that startups from Singapore are likely to address: 1. Regional from day one (RD1).

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How The Covid-19 Pandemic Boosted Adoption Of Emerging Technologies In Southeast Asia

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Amidst the outbreak, governments across the region, such as Singapore have been promoting the use of digital finance as a means to minimise physical contact and stamp the spread of the virus, channelling more monetary support for the growth of e-payments and digital financial solutions.

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[Singapore][Event] Social Media World Forum Asia 2011 & Apps World Asia 2011

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Organized by Bristol-based events company Six Degrees , this two-day conference and exhibition dedicated to all things social and digital media will take place in Singapore on 1st and 2nd September this year. Young Upstarts is a Social Media World Forum (SMWF) Asia and Apps World Asia 2011 media partner. We’ll see you there.

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[Interview] PSB Academy: Up-Skilling In A New Learning Economy

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Awards celebrated 15 winners who are industry leaders in skills development in Singapore. Intermediation and re-intermediation of tourism channel partners such as Airbnb can happen too. Last November, the fourth edition of the JobsCentral Learning Training & Education Development (T.E.D) How would this help cross-industry?

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[Singapore] ACE Appoints 12 Funding, Incubation Partners

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Singapore-based Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) announced late last week during business competition ideas.inc that it has identified 12 partners to assist in helping at least 100 new and aspiring entrepreneurs over the next three years get off their feet and start businesses.

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