Technology

[ad_1] Sony’s PlayStation 5 went on sale Thursday, just two days after rival Microsoft launched its newest Xbox, with next-gen consoles vying for dominance over the holiday season as the pandemic fuels demand for games. With pre-orders pointing to a record launch, market leader Sony has exclusive high-priced games like …

[ad_1] TOKYO – Sony on Thursday unveiled its next-generation PlayStation 5 gaming console in major regions including Japan and the U.S. The Japanese electronics group targets Asia as a key market as it battles rivals for share of market. The PS5 hits the market two days after Microsoft launched its …

[ad_1] A busy street in Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping district. (Photo: Reuters) SINGAPORE: Singapore is rolling out the red carpet for top talent, launching a program to initially attract 500 people with a proven track record of contributing to the global tech ecosystem. Under the so-called Tech.Pass program, qualified individuals …

[ad_1] Thursday, November 12, 2020-9: 52 am SINGAPORE shares opened higher on Thursday, following overnight Wall Street gains as technology stocks rallied. The Singapore Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 percent or 5.69 points to 2,718.97 at 9:04 a.m. M. The winners outnumbered the losers from 98 to 47, or …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The region should ensure an equitable, consistent and affordable supply of Covid-19 vaccines for its population once they become available, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the Asean Summit on Thursday (Nov 12). He called for “vaccine multilateralism” and highlighted the importance of regional cooperation to …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) appointed a 14-member committee to make recommendations to the government on its Covid-19 vaccination strategy and ensure the safe and effective use of coronavirus vaccines here. On Thursday (November 12), the Health Ministry said in a press release that the committee is …

[ad_1] Thursday, November 12, 2020 – 1:30 pm DBS, the largest bank in SINGAPORE, will transform at least a third of its branch network over the next 12-18 months into 24-hour self-service banking. This “phygital” concept, which began last month with its new branch in the Takashimaya Mall, will house …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore will contribute US $ 100,000 to the ASEAN Response Fund for COVID-19 as the region continues to work together to combat the pandemic, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday (November 12). Speaking at the ASEAN Summit, which takes place via video conference, Mr. Lee also …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: A new pass aimed at foreign tech industry experts will be launched in January as part of efforts to develop Singapore’s tech ecosystem, the Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Thursday (Nov 12). A total of 500 Tech.Pass slots will be available for applications upon launch, EDB said …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A new job pass will be launched next year for top-tier foreign professionals and experts looking to start businesses, lead corporate teams, or teach here, in a bid to attract these individuals to Singapore and develop its high-potential technology ecosystem. . The Economic Development Board announced plans …