Posts Tagged ‘launch’
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
Lazada expands its supermarket portfolio by moving Redmart grocery shopping in Singapore into the Lazada app, effective from 15 March, 2019.
James Chang, CEO of Lazada Singapore, answering media questions alongside Jing Yin, Co-President of Commercial for Lazada Group; and Roger Egan, Redmart co-founder/CEO who has been appointed Lazada Group Head of Supermarket.
Lazada acquired Redmart more than 2 yrs ago in 2016.
From 15 March, 2019, Singapore consumers will only be able to buy Redmart groceries from the Lazada app.
The Transition
RedMart customers will still be able to shop on the existing RedMart app and website until 14 March 2019, 11.59pm.
Thereafter, customers are encouraged to download the Lazada app to continue enjoying high-quality fresh and frozen food items and other daily necessities delivered to their doorstep, hassle-free.
James Chang, CEO of Lazada Singapore, at lo hei for Chinese New Year during the announcement of the Redmart migration to Lazada. (From Left): Angela Tiong (Edelman PR), Claudia Chong (Business Times), Rachel Chia (Business Insider), John Tan (tech4tea), James Chang (Lazada), Joel Chan (Lazada), Zoey Chong (CNET), Lee Zhengyi (Mediacorp Channel 8). Photo credit: James Chang.
Orders on the new RedMart on Lazada will continue to be fulfilled by RedMart in customers’ chosen two-hour delivery slot between 7 AM and 10 PM, seven days a week including public holidays, while orders with other Lazada sellers will be fulfilled separately.
The ecommerce company plans to grow its supermarket segment beyond Singapore to another of its 6 ASEAN locations around end 2019.
Details below from the press release.
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Tags:Alibaba, Apps, ASEAN, eCommerce, launch, Lazada, RedMart, shopping, Singapore, supermarkets, Taobao, Tmall
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Friday, November 30th, 2018
Gojek has beta-launched its ride-hailing app service in Singapore. Here are answers from Gojek to some frequently asked questions on the gradual rollout.
Gojek President, Andre Soelistyo (left) and Global Head of Transport, Raditya Wibowo.
Eager to try out the competitor to Grab? Here are some FAQs about the beta-launch in Singapore of the ride-hailing app.
Can you share more about the process of waitlisting?
Waitlisting is the process of giving riders access to Gojek’s ride-hailing service.
What are the areas in Singapore covered in the beta launch?
During the beta launch, Gojek’s service areas will cover more than half of Singapore, including the Central Business District, Jurong East, Changi, Punggol, Ang Mo Kio and Sentosa.
We fully intend to serve the whole island and will progressively expand our coverage throughout the beta phase.
Why start with these areas?
Gojek’s service areas during the beta launch are chosen based on population density, and limited initially to better manage supply and demand.
It is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Riders will have to download the Gojek app and sign up for an account.
They will be placed on a waitlist and receive an email or push notification once they have been given access to the service.
DBS cardmembers can enjoy priority access on the waitlist by entering an access code during registration.
The code is “DBS” followed by the first 6 digits of their Visa, Mastercard or AMEX card (eg, “DBS123456”).
More details for DBS/POSB cardholders can be found here.
I’ve previously used Gojek in Indonesia. Do I need to register again?
If you have previously registered with Gojek, there is no need to register again.
Gojek will let you know on your next steps.
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Tags:beta, business, DBS, FAQ, GoJek, launch, ride hailing, Singapore
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Consumers in Singapore will get to try Gojek’s ride-hailing service with the launch of the beta version of its app, which will be made available for download from iOS and Android app stores in Singapore today.
Update (1 January, 2019):
GOJEK will be extending its ride-hailing services to the whole of Singapore from tomorrow, January 2, 2019. The following is the press statement from GOJEK.
“Following our successful limited service area rollout, GOJEK is excited to announce that we will extend our ride-hailing services to the whole of Singapore with effect from January 2, 2019.
This means that users will be able to use GOJEK to take rides anywhere in Singapore.
Our island-wide rollout is part of our continued beta phase, during which DBS/POSB Bank customers continue to enjoy priority access to the app.
We continue to welcome feedback from driver-partners and riders during this enhanced beta phase, as we work to fine-tune the app and create the best experience for our users.”
(From left) Gojek President, Andre Soelistyo; Gojek’s Global Head of Transport, Raditya Wibowo; Shee Tse Koon, Group Head of Strategy and Planning, DBS Bank; and Gene Wong, Head of Ecosystems, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Bank.
This marks the start of a gradual roll-out of Gojek’s ride-hailing services across the island as more driver-partners are onboarded over time to feed consumer demand.
“It is with great pride that we begin the roll-out of our services in Singapore. Consumers throughout the country have told us that they want more choice in this sector and with the launch of our beta app, their wait is coming to an end. We are launching in beta for now, while we fine-tune our service to make sure it meets the high standards expected by Singaporeans. As such, we are asking all users, whether drivers or passengers, to provide us with ongoing feedback as we work towards creating the best possible service for the country,” said Gojek President, Andre Soelistyo.
This staggered approach reflects Gojek’s commitment to ensuring a smooth entry into Singapore and an ongoing effort to improve user experience over time.
An FAQ on Gojek’s beta service can be found here.
The launch of Gojek’s beta app in Singapore kickstarts the regional strategic partnership between Gojek and DBS, two of Southeast Asia’s most iconic companies.
DBS/POSB customers in Singapore will be the first to enjoy Gojek rides during the beta phase.
During the beta phase, access to the app will be granted in batches to balance ride demand and service capabilities.
DBS/POSB customers in Singapore will be guided by the app to find out how they can be prioritised on the waitlist, and receive a SGD 5 voucher credit for each of their first two rides.
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Tags:beta, business, DBS, GoJek, launch, ride hailing, Singapore
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Friday, November 23rd, 2018
WeWork has launched in Singapore its first WeWork Labs in Southeast Asia. Located at WeWork City House, it will be followed by another in Bangkok by Q1 2019.
Earlier this month, Japanese tech giant Softbank committed an additional US$3 billion to WeWork in a deal that values the office sharing company a valuation of around US$42 billion.
Launched in early 2018 with locations in the U.S., Korea, Brazil, Israel, India and more, WeWork Labs is WeWork’s innovation platform for early-stage startups that takes an innovative and personalised approach to helping entrepreneurs succeed.
Local partners and education institutions discussing the startup economy at the “Humanizing an Innovation Ecosystem” panel at the launch of WeWork Labs. From left: Turochas “T” Fuad, Managing Director, WeWork Southeast Asia; Adrian Tan, Head of Labs, WeWork Southeast Asia; Clarence Ti, Principal, Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Julian Lai-Hung, CEO and Founder, Blockpunk (WeWork Labs Member); Dennis List, Program Manager, Techstars.
Coupled with WeWork’s global community of more than 320,000 members, WeWork Labs will serve as a hub for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups throughout Southeast Asia, providing members with access to custom programming, mentorships, investments, and educational resources to help grow their business.
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Tags:Bangkok, coworking, launch, Office, Singapore, Southeast Asia, startups, WeWork
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018
Real estate company CapitaLand tries to capture online shopping revenue in its brick-and-mortar shopping mall by exploring the new “phygital” multi-label concept store, NomadX, that it launched today at Plaza Singapura.
Launch of the NomadX “phygital” concept store in Plaza Singapura.
In its effort to recapture revenue that has been eroding from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping malls and lost to online shopping websites, the new concept store will attempt to channel back part of these revenue to the physical shops.
The 11,000-square-foot space debuts physical outlets of online retailers including Alibaba’s Taobao, Digital Fashion Week and Style Theory.
11,000 sq ft of shopping space on 2 floors of Plaza Singapura.
NomadX is spread across two floors in Plaza Singapura, with an attractive frontage facing Orchard Road.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:11.11, Alibaba, Capitaland, launch, malls, NomadX, O2O, Plaza Singapura, shopping, Singapore, Taobao
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
Huawei has unveiled its Mate 20 Series of Android smartphones in London. The Mate 20 (S$998) and Mate 20 Pro (S$1,348) will be in Singapore from 27 October.
The Huawei Mate 20 Series. The Huawei Mate 20 X will not be available in Singapore.
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Series offers On-Device AI and ships with Dual-NPU, Leica Triple Camera with Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens, HUAWEI SuperCharge supporting high-speed charging of up to 40W and Wireless Reverse Charging.
“With the rapid growth of game developers and many popular game titles, the social gaming industry is becoming increasingly competitive. Having the best technology is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge,” said Rex Ng, Chief Executive Officer of 6waves.
To mark its debut, customers can head down to Causeway Point on 27 October and receive a premium gift set (worth up to S$470) with every purchase of the HUAWEI Mate 20 or Mate20 Pro.
Huawei also announced two new wearables: Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Band 3 Pro.
Porsche Design and Huawei Consumer Business Group also unveiled the new Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Series smartphone today, the fourth handset in the collaboration.
Prices & availability of the various Mate 20 Series models from Huawei.
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Tags:Android, Huawei, launch, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Porsche Design, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
Google Pixel 3 (S$1,249) and Pixel 3 XL (S$1,399) Android smartphones will be available from 1 November through the Google Store online, as well as local telcos Singtel and StarHub. Pixel Stand is priced at S$119.
Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL launched in Singapore.
Google promises a “more helpful, thoughtful and enjoyable experience” on the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
The Pixel comes in two sizes, the 5.5” Pixel 3 and the 6.3” Pixel 3 XL.
Martin Geh, Managing Director, APAC Hardware Partnerships, Google, at the launch of the Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL in Singapore.
Both phones will come in three colours – Just Black, Clearly White and a new colour, Not Pink.
Both have the exact same feature set and comes with a USB-C Digital to 3.5 mm headphone adapter and Pixel USB-C earbuds in the box.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, Google, launch, Pixel, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, prices, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
The Honor 8X budget smartphone from Huawei is being officially launched in Singapore today. Highlights include an aurora glass body and thin bottom border using innovative chip-on-film (COF) technology.
In Singapore, the Honor 8X is now available through authorized resellers and official online store at Lazada for S$348.
The Honor 8X features a 6.5-inch FullView display with 91% screen-to-body ratio and a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body with a grating effect.
The 6.5-inch Notch Full-View Display 2.0 has a 19.5:9 ratio in a 5.5-inch long and 7.8 mm thick body.
At launch, the Honor 8X will be available in Black and Blue, with the Red color available at a later date.
The aspect ratio is close to the 21:9 ratio used in cinemas.
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Tags:Android, Honor, Honor 8x, Huawei, launch, new arrivals, prices, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Oppo Singapore has launched the R17 (S$699) and R17 Pro (S$999) Android smartphones in Singapore, the first market outside China to launch the R17 series following the Shanghai launch earlier this year.
The new Oppo R-series smartphones is specially designed for night shooting, aided by AI.
The OPPO R17 6GB+128GB will be available in Singapore on 6th October at S$699.
The R17 Pro 8GB+128GB with SuperVOOC is priced at S$999.
Pre-order will begin on 3rd November 2018 and it will be available from 10th November 2018.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, launch, OPPO, prices, R17, R17 Pro, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
Acronis True Image 2019 offers AI-based Ransomware Shield and Blockchain authentication technologies to provide an additional layer of cyber protection for home users. Available now online: buy new from S$49.99, upgrade or try free for 30 days.
Acronis Founder and CEO, Serguei Beloussov, launched the new True Image 2019 in its Singapore office at Suntec Tower 3.
Acronis has released the 15-year Anniversary Edition of its personal backup software, Acronis True Image 2019.
Key capabilities of Acronis True Image 2019 include the following.
- (New) Acronis Survival Kit: An all-in-one universal recovery tool for your system.
- (New) Active Disk Cloning for Mac: Migrate all your data from your Mac to another device.
- Acronis Active Protection: AI fighting off ransomware attacks for you.
- Acronis Notary and ASign: Blockchain technology ensuring data integrity with notarisation and e-signing.
- Backup for Social networks: All your profiles are now defended.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Acronis, ASign, backup, Blockchain, data, digital signatures, launch, Notary, protection, ransomware, Singapore, software, True Image
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