GM_Hero-shot Grab, Southeast Asia's superapp is expanding its grocery delivery service across the region, partnering with S&R supermarket, best known for members-only discounts, in the Philippines. Other retail partners include Indomaret, a convenience store chain with over 15,000 stores in...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is urging riders in food delivery and courier activities to become self-employed members to enjoy various benefit programs and loan privileges offered by the pension fund. Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said that undeniably, among...
media International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) will operate the country’s first 5G-enabled ‘intelligent’ port at its flagship, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). ICTSI partnered with PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. to develop 5G technology use cases for...
Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia’s leading venture capital (VC) firm for enterprise and deep tech, has won two awards at the 29th Annual Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) Awards for deals worth more than $80 million. The firm bagged awards for “VC Exit of the...
Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has clinched the deal to underwrite GCash users when they transact using the e-wallet. igloo2019-768x768 Already, fraudsters have targeted 44 percent of digital consumers as of end-March 2021. Specifically, fraudsters targeted 44 percent of Gen Z and 39 percent...
With a vision to gamify the world and bring out the gamer in everyone, Mineski Global, the premier esports and gaming organization in Southeast Asia, provides all-encompassing, tech-powered solutions that put the gamer at the front and center of value creation. Just recently, TEG Holding Pte. Ltd.,...
International Container Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently partnered with Microsoft to centralize its data platforms across its terminals worldwide and improve operations. "With Microsoft technology, our new data platform gives us 24x7 visibility and critical system monitoring services across all our...
Ride-hailing firm Grab Philippines will be giving out rewards to vaccinated driver-partners and delivery riders as a way to encourage them to get the jab and support the inoculation efforts of the government against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) and its private partners donated relief packs and other essential goods to residents who had to flee their homes due to the continued unrest of Taal Volcano. The Office of the Vice President and its partners provide relief packs to Taal evacuees in Balete,...
Superapp Grab Philippines partnered with cloud-kitchen operator Kraver’s Canteen to set-up more GrabKitchen facilities, helping restaurants and brands reach new consumers and maximize operations while lowering overhead expenses. GrabKitchens allow brands and restaurants to open up delivery-only...
Makati is a city best enjoyed from the street: it’s filled with surprises at every corner, with Ayala Avenue providing the soundtrack to your discovery. But for the uninitiated, there is more than one way to experience Makati living—from above. Imagine being able to see the sun rising over lush...
Globe Telecom Inc. partnered with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to deploy KonekTayo WiFi in over 100 (L-R) Globe CEO and President Ernest Cu, NHA Asst. GM Engr. Victor Balba, and DHSUD Undersecretary Atty. Marilyn Pintor...
