Stephanie Siow | Posted on: May 17, 2013 | Category: Social Media
This week the spotlight is on shopping and fashion – everyone’s (and by everyone I mean every woman) favourite topic. So sit back, sip a cup of tea and find out what the world of technology has got to do with the glamorous world of fashion… Online marketplace The Grommet gets capital injection from Rakuten [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: April 5, 2013 | Category: Social Media
It’s been a week of progress and advancement for the music industry, as intrepid start-ups and strategic minds get together for the benefit of music fans. Read on to find out more… Tell My Friends wants music fans to profit from sharing legal MP3s It may not be a brand you’re familiar with, but it [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: February 28, 2013 | Category: Social Media
As much as we love the tropical island life of Southeast Asia, we must not forget about our neighbours up north, not least the booming behemoth that is China. This week we explore what’s happening in the realm of social media and tech in North Asia – [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: January 25, 2013 | Category: Asia Pacific, Social Media
What’s new on the web this week? We turn the spotlight on to tropical paradise and up-and-coming global economic player Southeast Asia as the region welcomes three new services. Uber zooms into Singapore Despite Singapore’s small size, getting a cab here during peak hours or when it’s raining can sometimes seem more difficult than climbing [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: December 20, 2012 | Category: Social Media
If you’re reading this, congratulations! We’ve all survived the Mayan apocalypse. Since it’s the season of rejoicing, here’s more good news as we bring you the latest stories from around the web this week. Airbnb expands in Southeast Asia While the rest of the world has been waiting with bated breath for the end [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: November 16, 2012 | Category: Apps, Asia Pacific, Social Media
What was hot on the web this week? Get up to speed on the latest trends, news and services with some of our favourite new stories. Two-thirds of Asia-Pacific consumers look for brands on social media: Nielsen [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: October 19, 2012 | Category: Social Media
What was hot on the web this week? Get up to speed on the latest trends, news and services with some of our favourite new stories. ergo@work app helps correct posture to relieve strained body areas [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: September 21, 2012 | Category: Social Media
Asia now Facebook’s largest continent With more than 242 million registered users, Asia has been crowned the undisputed champion, ahead of Europe, in the race for Facebook’s largest continent based on member numbers. Latest statistics show that Asia has about 1 million more members than Europe, and about 6.5 million more than North America. What’s most interesting [...]
Stephanie Siow | Posted on: August 31, 2012 | Category: Asia Pacific, Social Media
Diner en Blanc in Singapore: Incensed bloggers launch pop-up protests The pop-up, invite-only picnic Diner en Blanc has caused a furore in Singapore this week. Singapore was chosen to be the first Asian country to host this glamorous event that originated from France, but while foodies here rejoiced initially, the mood has been soured after a local [...]