Global retail giant Walmart is in the process of sacking over 50 of their employees based at the Gurugram headquarters in India.
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RuPay offering cashback offers on international transactions
In line with the push to globalise domestic e-payment services, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) said on Thursday that it has launched global cashback offers for all its RuPay International (Debit/Credit) Card users.
67 per cent of China-made toys tested fail Indian safety standards: Study
A recent Indian study found hazardous heavy metals and other lethal materials used in kids’ toys that were made in China.
Singtel, Grab team up for digital bank licence in Singapore
Singapore-headquartered Grab Holdings is partnering local telecommunications company Singtel to form a consortium to apply for a digital full bank licence in Singapore.
Singapore-based Vertex Growth Fund leads Series E funding in Indian company Licious
The funds raised will reportedly be used towards expanding Licious’ presence across the country.
Maybank Kim Eng cuts 5 per cent of Singapore manpower
Maybank Kim Eng has reduced 5 per cent of its manpower in Singapore amid stiff competition from fintech firms, according to news reports.
Airtel stakeholder Bharti Telecom seeking nod for Singtel investment: Sources
Bharti Airtel promoter Bharti Telecom has sought the Indian government’s permission to allow an SGD 937.03 million (INR 4,900 crore) investment from Singapore-based Singtel and other foreign entities, according to media reports.
Tookitaki appoints Subhas Samanta as V-P of Research & Engineering
Singapore-based financial regulator startup Tookitaki has hired Subhas Samanta, ex-Director of LinkedIn, as their new Vice-President of Research & Engineering.
Google’s Sundar Pichai appointed CEO at parent firm Alphabet
According to media reports, Google’s Sundar Pichai will be taking over the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at parent firm Alphabet from co-founder Larry Page.
Dyson’s new global HQ is at the historic St James Power Station in Singapore
British technology company Dyson move its head office from the UK to Singapore. The movement was completely sometime in May. Built in 1927, St James Power Station is Singapore’s first coal-fired power plant.
