Fintech firms dominate 2023 list of top start-up companies in Singapore: report

Singapore – Eight start-up companies in fintech or fintech-related businesses occupied the spot in the latest ‘2023 LinkedIn Top 10 Singapore Startups List’, showing the rising trend of fintech firms in the country. The list is based on the data analysed by Linkedin, covering the areas of employee growth, jobseeker...

Viddsee co-founder Derek Tan steps down from executive role

Singapore – Storyteller platform Viddsee has announced today that Derek Tan, co-founder, has stepped down from his operational role as Viddsee’s chief business development officer, and will be transitioning to a non-executive director role on the board. Despite stepping down from his executive role, Tan will continue leading Viddsee's future...

Epic Games lays off 16% of workforce

Singapore – Global video games company Epic Games has announced that it is laying off around 16% of its workforce, amounting to around 830 employees. This follows after the company has sold its audio distribution platform Bandcamp to Sontradr, as well as the management team of SuperAwesome acquiring most of...

Singapore witnesses growing AI-driven job market: report

Singapore – A new report from Indeed notes that job opportunities utilising generative artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing in Singapore, with one in every 490 Singapore job postings are related to generative AI recorded by end of August. Callam Pickering, APAC senior economist at Indeed, said, “The number may not...

Nativex named official marketing agent for Baidu

Singapore – Nativex has been appointed as Baidu's marketing agency. The partnership aims to create growth and development for companies who work with Nativex. With Nativex's integration, Baidu's advertising platform will have access to a higher level of innovation from a global marketing authority. Nativex is in a good position...

LG reminds everyone to embrace optimism in new ‘Life’s Good’ global campaign

Seoul, South Korea – Multinational electronic company LG Electronics (LG) has launched its latest motivational brand film that highlights the importance of optimism to communicate the true meaning of the brand’s ‘Life’s Good’ message. Crafted in collaboration with the creative team at TBWA\Chiat\Day New York and headed by EmmyAward-winning director...

Milk tea brand CoCo offers a rather physical way to alleviate stress–even a veteran journalist is up for it

Manila, Philippines – Milk tea brand CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice has a new campaign up its sleeve–but instead of a typical light and jolly ad, it features a much rather candid and hilarious ad dedicated to those who want to alleviate their stress in the most literal way possible....

JD Sports eyes acceleration of brand in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

Singapore – Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has announced that is eyeing the acceleration of its brand in the Asian markets of Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. This is despite the retailer has withdrawn their operations in South Korea and closed eight chains in the region. According to a recent investors...

Indonesian marketers take lead in embracing AI and ML technology for revenue boost

Singapore – Around 74% of marketers in Indonesia cited advanced machine learning technology as the most important factor when selecting mobile app performance marketing solutions, according to data from Moloco. The new global study found that marketers are adopting data-driven solutions and prioritising performance marketing over traditional brand marketing. Globally,...

PUMA taps GOVT as creative and activation agency to redefine running at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023

Singapore – PUMA Southeast Asia has tapped GOVT as its creative and activation agency to bring its bring PUMA NITRO™ Technology to runners at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023. Through the mandate, GOVT will provide end-to-end brand, creative and activation solutions for PUMA to deliver a consumer experience to...