Internet search giant Google has hired Indian-origin engineer Manu Gulati, who was Apple’s chip architect for iPads and iPhones, to build its upcoming flagship Pixel phone, according to media reports.
Category: Business
Competition Commission of India approves Flipkart-eBay India deal
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved e-commerce major Flipkart’s proposed acquisition of eBay India.
Singapore-based e-commerce company Shopmatic raises S$5.7 million of Series AA funding
This round of funding was led by technology-focused venture capital firm ACP, and SPRING SEEDS Capital, the investment subsidiary of SPRING Singapore.
Alibaba launches new sales channels in Singapore, Malaysia
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) yesterday said it is launching new sales channels in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan as China’s deep-pocketed e-commerce firms vie for new users in the region.
Samsung crowned king for seventh year in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s brands ranking
Samsung has held onto the top spot of Campaign Asia-Pacific’s annual Top 1,000 Brands rankings for 2017, despite a controversial year with the Note 7 and a political scandal fallout involving top leadership.
Jet Airways and Aeromexico sign codeshare MoU to boost travel between India and Mexico
Jet Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, and Aeromexico, the flag carrier airline of Mexico have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines cooperation in the areas of enabling codeshare flights and frequent flyer programs.
MAS and ASBA sign FinTech MoU
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster FinTech ties between Singapore and the Americas.
Houston based Riversand Technologies raises USD 35million
Riversand Technologies, a master data and product information management company, owned by two Indian-American IITians, raised USD35 million in growth capital to extend its global expansion, including India.
SIA signs Buckingham Palace Declaration to support prevention of wildlife trafficking
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Buckingham Palace Declaration, in support of efforts to prevent trafficking and transportation of illegal wildlife and their products.
Singtel launches cost-friendly plan for students, NSFs
Singtel launched today its new LVL UP plan for youths in conjunction with the opening of The PC Show 2017. The cost-friendly plan, offering almost SGD600 in savings over a 24-month contract, will be available to students and National Servicemen Full-time (NSFs) ages 26 and below.
