Benjarong, the multi-awarded and globally-recognised Thai bar and restaurant that originated from Bangkok, will have its soft opening in Davao City on November 1, according to a company statement. Named after the royal porcelain of Thailand, Benjarong literally means “five colours”, representing the five different tastes – sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami or savoury. The bar and restaurant will bring authentic and rich Thai flavours to please even the most discerning of palates, the company said. “We are very excited to bring the well-loved Benjarong to Davao because it will be the first and only authentic Thai bar and…
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Helpling, the leading online marketplace for household services, today announced that it has secured EUR 20 million (SGD 30 million) investment from ProSiebenSat.1, one of Europe’s leading media groups. Existing investors such as Lakestar and Mangrove Capital also participated in the investment round. Collectively, Helpling has raised a total of EUR 87 million (SGD 132 million) in funding since launching in early 2014. The company achieved profitability this summer across all markets and will use the new investment to drive significant growth and expansion across additional verticals. “The investment is an important step towards Helpling becoming the hub for all…
The folks behind Singapore’s viral cash hunt Hunt The Mouse have partnered Sentosa Development Corporation to bring you a first-of-its-kind, after-dark cash hunt – Late-Night #CashDrop. From 25 to 27 October 2019, a glow-in-the-dark token will be dropped at a random location on Sentosa Island every hour between 7pm and 11pm. Simply be the first to pick up the token and receive $1,000 in instant cash! To kick-off Late-Night #CashDrop at Sentosa, here’s the first hint: Tokens can be found around Fort Siloso, Siloso Beach, Imbiah Area and Palawan Beach. To play, players simply have to visit ‘Sqkii Land’ [www.sqkii.land],…
A pet therapist is an individual that has received a bachelor’s degree or other form of certification in veterinary care. A pet therapist is also known as a pet psychologist. Pet therapists have been licensed in order to work with animals. Most pet psychologist are required to have direct experience caring for an animal. Many people often ask “what is a pet therapist?” This is a common question as many owners want to understand how the profession can benefit their pet. The steps of acquiring a pet therapist license include a bachelors degree, an advanced degree, certifications and licenses that…
The 39th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 23rd electronicAsia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, concluded today. Held concurrently over four days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the two fairs attracted close to 67,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions. More than 50,000 buyers visited the Autumn Electronics Fair while over 17,000 visitors attended electronicAsia. “Despite the ongoing trade friction between the United States and Mainland China and the continued social unrest in Hong Kong, the twin electronics fairs…
Buying a sofa chair is considered as an important investment for your household as it helps in enhancing the overall look and comfort level of your living space. Hence it should be selected carefully so that you will have a piece of furniture that allows you to relax and rewind with your family and friends. Moreover, youshould select something that will last for many years to come because you will need to invest in a considerable amount of money for the purchase. There are many things that you will need to consider when buying a sofa chair so that you…
HONG KONG, Sept 30, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Ltd (“EuroEyes”), one of the leading brands in the vision correction industry with German ophthalmology excellence, has announced details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of the HKEX (1846.HK). EuroEyes ranked first in Germany and second in Denmark in terms of market share in the advanced lens exchange surgery market and the refractive surgery without PRK/LASEK market[2]. Among the existing industry participants, the Group was also the first foreign entrant[3] in the PRC vision correction services market. Offering Details EuroEyes plans to offer a total of 79,334,000 Shares under…
SINGAPORE, Sept 26, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – Asia’s largest technology event stack, Cloud Expo Asia, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, Big Data World, Smart IoT Singapore, Data Centre World, eCommerce Expo Asia, and new launch event, Technology for Marketing Asia, will return for its seventh edition on 9-10 October 2019. 2019 will see the event stack expand to two levels of Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Basement 2 and Level 1) in preparation for the 18,000 international industry professionals expected to attend. Event features this year include a suite of new content & highlights, including the newly launched Channel Partner Programme…
Twenty days after becoming the world’s first digital asset bank, Sygnum announces that it has digitally onboarded its first customers and banked its first digital assets, bitcoin and ethereum. Sygnum’s new operational status is a major landmark as it represents a concrete first step towards the mainstream adoption of digital assets into regulated finance. On September 18th 2019, Sygnum’s first customer transactions were publicly recorded on the two most important public blockchains, Bitcoin and Ethereum. With this, Sygnum has proven that digital assets are bankable, can be managed in a convenient, non-technical way in one account, and that its customers…
SINGAPORE, Sept 11, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – CloserStill Media has announced the arrival of the industry-leading Technology for Marketing brand into Asia, with the debut event launching at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands on October 9 – 10, 2019. Delegates from all corners of APAC will gather for a transaction-packed exhibition and world-class conference programme led by speakers from leading organisations such as 9GAG, Razer, Shopee, Shopify, Socialbakers, ZALORA Group and more. The core aim is to help modern marketers unlock the latest opportunities and innovations, and to elevate their marketing game. Indiana Forrest-Bisley, Technology for Marketing Asia’s Launch Director said: “We couldn’t be…
Worldwide smartphones shipments declined 2.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19) for the strongest quarterly performance since 2Q18, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Smartphone vendors shipped a total of 333.2 million phones in 2Q19, which was up 6.5% over the previous quarter. Challenges were seen across many markets with China and the United States experiencing the sharpest quarterly declines. However, the declines in China during the first half of 2019 have been less severe than the second half of 2018, suggesting some recovery is underway in the…
The worldwide tablet market declined 5.0% year over year during the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19) as global shipments fell to 32.2 million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker. Tablet Company Highlights Apple led the market and managed to increase its share compared to last year as the iPad maker gained 4 percentage points year over year. The launch of the detachable iPad Air in 2Q19 helped Apple to double its detachable tablet shipments. Meanwhile, slate iPads declined 7.5% year over year as the new iPads were unable to maintain the same momentum…
Entrepreneur First (EF), the world’s leading talent investor backed by Reid Hoffman and Greylock, held its biggest-ever investor day in Singapore today, Tuesday, with a total of 24 deep tech companies from around Asia pitching to the world’s leading investors. Today’s Asia 5 Investor Day marks EF’s fifth Investor Day in Singapore and the first to showcase companies from Bangalore, since the programme was established by EF in India in October 2018. Co-founders from Bangalore had the opportunity to present alongside their peers from Singapore and Hong Kong, bringing companies across all three EF locations in Asia together for the…
If you’re going to visit Beijing you are in for a treat! Beijing is full of interesting history ( It is as old as London, 6X older than New York City and 10X older than Sydney, to give you perspective), delicious cuisine, and general great fun! Here is a list of five fun things you can do in Beijing should you be looking for suggestions. Visit the Great Wall of China One of the oldest still-standing structures in the World, the Great Wall of China is a breathtaking sight. Built from the 14th through 17th centuries it didn’t always prevent…
Sweet tooth cravings have a way of striking us when we least expect them. And while no one is immune from occasional sweet cravings, how we respond to them is what makes the difference. Contrary to popular perception, cheese does not really cause excessive fat buildup or heart disease, at least if you consume it in moderation. Cheese is generally considered a whole food, which means it is great for your system as long as you do not overdo it. And the best part is, there are several ways to incorporate it into your diet and quell those ravaging sweet…
Air terminal, you may have seen these little Changi Recommends Booths situated at the Arrival Halls of every terminal. Have you at any point delayed to consider, what on earth Changi is prescribing to you? There is an astounding measure of administrations that these corners have that can enable you to travel better whether you’re going abroad on an excursion or you are a guest coming into Singapore. Here are a portion of my preferred things and administrations I’d prescribe (heh) that you look at Changi Recommends: Changi Airport Souvenirs need to recollect this amazing air terminal? I’m very fascinated by…
Global investment firm The Carlyle Group announced that it completed its tender offer to acquire shares in Orion Breweries Ltd., Japan’s fifth largest beer brewery, on March 22, 2019. This is a joint acquisition with Nomura Capital Partners Co., Ltd., and is expected to close on March 29, 2019. Carlyle’s equity for this investment will come from Carlyle Japan Partners III, L.P., an investment fund advised by Carlyle Japan LLC. Following the transaction, Carlyle will own a 49% stake in Orion Breweries while Nomura will own a 51% stake in the company. Headquartered in Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture, Orion Breweries has…
Running out of cash can be big challenge for business but invoice financing in Singapore may be the solution. It is one of the fastest ways to get a reliable income without resorting to more debt. Your business is simply selling or discounting the debtor’s accounts to the financing company, which in turn will save you the money needed to keep everything running smoothly. Keep customers If you rely on a select few and ask customers, having to slow down or delay work due to lack of resources can ruin the relationship. Fussy customers may turn to competitors, reduce their…
Applying for a bank loan is a tedious process for many businesses, since a lot of documents are required. Many banks are also not willing to lend to new startups without a financial record, since they are worried that the loan will not be repaid. Hence many of the business and startups in Hong Kong are interested in other sources of loans and financing like Capital Match. Investors are always interested in diversifying their source of income, getting good returns and Capital Match has become of the more popular investment options in Hong Kong. This capital match review Hong Kong…
What are the benefits of peer to peer lending? Peer to peer lending in Singapore provides an opportunity for young people in terms of investing and creating a bright future. Below are benefits of peer to peer lending: – Easy and quick to start There is a large population of individuals who are interested in investing though it may seem to be complicated to many. The barriers to start a business are high because an individual needs to have knowledge regarding the business. However, investing in peer to peer loans is very easy and simple because you don’t need to…