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Will NFC Technology Take Off In Singapore?

YoungUpstarts

Near Field Communication (NFC) – a form of data transmission that allows simplified transactions, data exchange, and wireless connections between two devices in close proximity to each other – is one of the newest technologies currently being embraced by the mobile communications industry, and especially by handset makers.

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[Singapore] Local Telco StarHub To Launch Crowdfunding Platform Crowdtivate

YoungUpstarts

Crowdtivate accepts ideas or projects related to arts/books/films, technology and assistive technology. 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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How The Covid-19 Pandemic Boosted Adoption Of Emerging Technologies In Southeast Asia

YoungUpstarts

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

YoungUpstarts

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] Imaginary Friends Studios (Is More Real Than You Think)

YoungUpstarts

You’re unlikely to have heard of Singapore-based creative agency Imaginary Friends Studios – unless you’re in the fields of film, games or animation. At the time, 3D technology was still in its infancy and required alot of 2D overwork to make something presentable on screen.

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[Event] [Singapore] Techventure 2011 To Introduce Techventure Asiasons Innovation Awards

YoungUpstarts

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Torch has four major parts: Innovation Clusters , Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), Seed Funding (Innofund) and Venture Guiding Fund. Innovation Clusters.