S’poreans can do cross-border funds transfer to M’sia via PayNow with link to DuitNow in 2022
Soon, two people between Singapore and Malaysia can send each other money using just their mobile numbers. To be launched in the fourth quarter next year in phases, Singapore’s PayNow and Malaysia’s DuitNow real-time payment systems will be linked. Customers will also be able to make payments by scanning the NETS or DuitNow QR codes […]
How this 3-year-old astrology, tarot reading S’pore startup grew to 180K consultations/mth
You no longer need to search high and low for a spiritual guide to provide you a divination for the uncertain future, or browse through the latest horoscope reading and try to decipher what the reading meant for you. Just tap on your phone and ease your spiritual discomfort via Singapore’s astrology and tarot reading […]
M’sian sex & menstrual health brands weigh in on Libresse’s ads that were called “porn”
Recently, menstrual pad brand Libresse came under fire for its Know Your V campaign, which is aimed at normalising discussions surrounding the vagina. Following the release of its V-Kebaya Limited Edition range of pads, non-profit religious organisation YADIM Muslim Women’s Council (MAYA) called out the brand for its actions that brought “dishonour to women”. MAYA […]
Covid-19: 160,000 eligible S’poreans to get S$100 worth of grocery vouchers from Oct 2
In last year’s Budget, the government unveiled a Care and Support Package to help Singapore househoulds with the cost of living. Particularly, the less well-off will get more help. As part of this support measure, the Ministry of Finance announced today (Sept 27) that about 160,000 Singaporeans will receive S$100 worth of grocery vouchers next […]
Why S’pore cannot be held hostage by those who refuse to get vaccinated
(Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the writer) Throughout the ongoing pandemic Singapore has, in its trademark style, borrowed the best practices from both the West and the far East to tackle the crisis. Like other successful Asian countries, it has embraced many restrictions and practically shut the borders for a […]
VC firm creates a one-stop site to find resources on Malaysia’s startup ecosystem easily
It’s not uncommon to find startups in a red ocean, filling a perceived gap in the local market while unaware of competitors already existing. At Vulcan Post, we sometimes come across pitches claiming a solution is the first of its kind, when we know full well it’s not. Early-stage venture capital (VC) firm 1337 Ventures […]
S’pore firm Ninja Van raises US$578M in Series E round – investors include Alibaba Group
Homegrown logistics tech company Ninja Van announced yesterday (September 26) that it has successfully raised US$578 million (S$781.5 million) funding in a Series E round. Existing investors in this round include Alibaba Group, GeoPost/DPDgroup, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital Group, Monk’s Hill Ventures, and Zamrud, an entity linked to a Southeast Asian sovereign wealth […]
