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soCash aims to enable users to withdraw cash at minimarts and grocery stores Correction: The earlier version of the article incorrectly stated the amount raised as US$400,000 instead of S$400,000 Singapore-based fintech startup soCash today announced that it has raised S$400,000 (US$296,577) –not US$400,000 as previously stated– of seed round financing from undisclosed global angel...

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This could be the future of smart clothing in this partnership between New Zealand’s tech and Japan’s market dominance When we think of “wearables” we usually imagine smart gadgets, such as the FitBit, Apple Watch, or even the ill-fated Google Glass. The traditional approach of imbuing accessories such as watches, eyewear or the like with sensors...

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Singapore’s answer to Tinder will also ramp up sales and marketing efforts in Indonesia and its O2O services in its 7 existing markets Singapore-based dating app Paktor has raised US$10 million from YJ Capital, the Corporate Venture Capital of Yahoo Japan, and other new investors to the company; Global Grand Leisure, Golden Equator Capital and Sebrina...

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My Social Book captures events and memories posted on your Facebook and Instagram timelines into a physical book Singapore-based private equity firm Hera Capital has invested an undisclosed equity investment in My Social Book, a startup that transforms user content posted on social networks into personalised products in under 60 seconds. This funding will allow My...

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Negotiations are important, but can be easy to master with some advice If you analyse your life, you will realise that your entire day consists of negotiations. Mostly it’s low-stakes, such as persuading the kids to get ready for school, or calling the phone company to ask for a lower phone plan. They’re important but...

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Possible Trump Presidency may result in further heavy trading, reports Juniper Research The Juniper Research reports that since late May 2016, the value of bitcoin has increased dramatically, rising to US$738 on Sunday, 19th June. This represented the currency’s highest value since its collapse in February 2014. A variety of factors, particularly the continued weakness of...

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