25 feb st(print) pay with fingerprint on new samsung s5Bridget Kow
PayPal announced that users will be able to pay for purchases with their fingerprint on the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. The announcement was covered in an article in The Straits Times, a major newspaper in Singapore, which has a daily circulation of over 1.5 million readers.
14 oct bt(online) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
Russel Wong started a car audio business called Shok Industries after developing a passion for custom car audio systems. He struggled at first due to his inexperience, but was able to learn from mentors and grow his business by exporting products to international markets. While the work is demanding, Wong feels it is worthwhile to be pursuing his dream. He now sells products in over 20 countries and aims to continue expanding his business.
14 oct bt(print) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in an article in The Business Times on October 14, 2013. The article discussed how PayPal allows music lovers to easily access their music libraries in their cars through their phones.
8 july the edge finding a niche in e-commerceBridget Kow
PayPal's country manager for Singapore discussed how the company has found success in Singapore by focusing on small businesses and enabling online and mobile payments. PayPal has grown significantly in Singapore by working with banks and merchants to offer digital payment options that have been embraced by consumers and businesses.
This document summarizes several upcoming small and medium enterprise (SME) events in Singapore, including:
1) A Business Mandarin Programme from January to March to help professionals gain confidence and fluency in Mandarin for business.
2) A workshop on February 28 about digital retailing to help businesses attract new customers and enhance customer experience.
3) A two-day seminar from March 6-7 on restaurant revenue management, pricing, and menu design.
4) A one-day module on March 21 about retail revenue management and how to apply its five principles to increase profitability.
5) An executive programme from March 29 to April 5 in Shanghai and Hangzhou,
14 oct bt(print) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in an article in The Business Times on October 14, 2013 discussing how it allows music fans to easily purchase and listen to songs while driving. The Singapore newspaper has a circulation of about 37,500 copies and the article appeared on page 16 in the Singapore News section.
23 dec bt(online) us sale events spur e-commerce in s'poreBridget Kow
US retail sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday have begun influencing online shopping trends in Singapore. These events saw a large increase in online traffic and transactions on Singapore e-commerce sites and payment platforms. Discounts of 10-30% provided by online merchants were the main attraction for local shoppers. Mobile online shopping is also growing, with 31% of Singapore consumers reporting mobile purchases in 2013, though desktops are still preferred for multiple item purchases. E-commerce companies expect mobile payments and mobile-friendly shopping options to continue growing in importance.
18dec st digital life (print)-online merchants are winning the hearts of cons...Bridget Kow
PayPal is featured in an article in The Straits Times discussing how online merchants are winning over consumers. The Singapore newspaper piece was published on December 18, 2013 in the Digital Life section and discussed how PayPal and other online payment methods are becoming more popular and convenient options for consumers.
25 feb st(print) pay with fingerprint on new samsung s5Bridget Kow
PayPal announced that users will be able to pay for purchases with their fingerprint on the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. The announcement was covered in an article in The Straits Times, a major newspaper in Singapore, which has a daily circulation of over 1.5 million readers.
14 oct bt(online) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
Russel Wong started a car audio business called Shok Industries after developing a passion for custom car audio systems. He struggled at first due to his inexperience, but was able to learn from mentors and grow his business by exporting products to international markets. While the work is demanding, Wong feels it is worthwhile to be pursuing his dream. He now sells products in over 20 countries and aims to continue expanding his business.
14 oct bt(print) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in an article in The Business Times on October 14, 2013. The article discussed how PayPal allows music lovers to easily access their music libraries in their cars through their phones.
8 july the edge finding a niche in e-commerceBridget Kow
PayPal's country manager for Singapore discussed how the company has found success in Singapore by focusing on small businesses and enabling online and mobile payments. PayPal has grown significantly in Singapore by working with banks and merchants to offer digital payment options that have been embraced by consumers and businesses.
This document summarizes several upcoming small and medium enterprise (SME) events in Singapore, including:
1) A Business Mandarin Programme from January to March to help professionals gain confidence and fluency in Mandarin for business.
2) A workshop on February 28 about digital retailing to help businesses attract new customers and enhance customer experience.
3) A two-day seminar from March 6-7 on restaurant revenue management, pricing, and menu design.
4) A one-day module on March 21 about retail revenue management and how to apply its five principles to increase profitability.
5) An executive programme from March 29 to April 5 in Shanghai and Hangzhou,
14 oct bt(print) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in an article in The Business Times on October 14, 2013 discussing how it allows music fans to easily purchase and listen to songs while driving. The Singapore newspaper has a circulation of about 37,500 copies and the article appeared on page 16 in the Singapore News section.
23 dec bt(online) us sale events spur e-commerce in s'poreBridget Kow
US retail sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday have begun influencing online shopping trends in Singapore. These events saw a large increase in online traffic and transactions on Singapore e-commerce sites and payment platforms. Discounts of 10-30% provided by online merchants were the main attraction for local shoppers. Mobile online shopping is also growing, with 31% of Singapore consumers reporting mobile purchases in 2013, though desktops are still preferred for multiple item purchases. E-commerce companies expect mobile payments and mobile-friendly shopping options to continue growing in importance.
18dec st digital life (print)-online merchants are winning the hearts of cons...Bridget Kow
PayPal is featured in an article in The Straits Times discussing how online merchants are winning over consumers. The Singapore newspaper piece was published on December 18, 2013 in the Digital Life section and discussed how PayPal and other online payment methods are becoming more popular and convenient options for consumers.
11 dec st digital life (print)-last minute gift buying for tech junkiesBridget Kow
PayPal was mentioned in a December 11, 2013 article in The Straits Times, a Singapore newspaper, about last-minute gift ideas for tech enthusiasts. The article appeared in the Digital Life section and discussed options for gifts that tech lovers would enjoy receiving even if purchased close to the holidays.
18 dec st digital life (online)-online merchants are winning the hearts of co...Bridget Kow
This document discusses how online merchants are increasingly winning over consumers in Singapore. It notes that singer Beyonce released her latest album exclusively online through iTunes, bypassing traditional stores. This reflects how the retail game has fundamentally changed, with online sales growing rapidly in Singapore according to PayPal transaction data. The document argues that traditional brick-and-mortar stores struggle to compete with online options due to higher prices from rents, limited product selection, and lack of convenience compared to shopping from home without lines or crowds.
Nov 2013 cleo magazine are you a safe browserBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in the November 2013 issue of Cleo Magazine in Singapore in the "Cashing In" section on page 70. The article discussed whether PayPal is a safe browser to use and had a circulation of 101,000 for that issue.
14 oct bt(print) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in an article in The Business Times on October 14, 2013. The article discussed how PayPal allows music lovers to easily access their music libraries in their cars through their phones.
14 oct bt aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
Russel Wong turned his hobby of car audio into a niche business called Shok Industries. He sources audio products from manufacturers and exports them worldwide. Though he struggled in university and initially failed at business, he gained experience working with local distributors and visiting factories abroad. This helped him learn about the industry and build contacts. By 2010, Shok Industries took off as he focused full-time on exporting audio products to larger overseas markets like the US, Brazil, and Australia. Wong continues growing his business through low overhead costs and fulfilling his dream despite challenges.
October 2013 hwm shop overseas with pay_pal Bridget Kow
PayPal allows customers in Singapore to shop overseas more easily. An article in the October 2013 issue of Hard Ware Mag discusses how PayPal facilitates international purchases. The article appears on page 120 of that issue to an audience of 24,000 readers.
14 sept st mobile shopping her on the rise-studyBridget Kow
PayPal commissioned a study that found mobile shopping is increasing in Singapore, with over half of Singaporeans using their phones to research or buy products. The study found that mobile transactions through PayPal grew by over 60% in the past year, showing consumers are embracing mobile commerce.
9 sept todays manager cross-border trade is sme’s route to successBridget Kow
PayPal Singapore published an article in Today's Manager discussing how cross-border trade can help small and medium-sized enterprises succeed. The article appeared in the main section of issue 3 of Today's Manager in 2013 on pages 30-31 to an audience of 5,000 readers.
6 sept st pay_pal to protect sellers from fraudBridget Kow
PayPal announced plans to protect sellers from fraudulent transactions in Singapore. The payment company will reimburse sellers for losses from chargebacks or payment reversals made within 60 days of a sale if sellers meet certain requirements. PayPal aims to provide greater security for its users in Singapore with this new policy.
28 aug campaign asia_paypal names country manager for hong kong, taiwanBridget Kow
PayPal announced the appointment of a new country manager to oversee its operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The company named Daniel Chan as country manager for the two markets. Chan will be responsible for growing PayPal's business and presence in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
22 aug st online pay_pal eyes slice of physical payment pieBridget Kow
PayPal is partnering with Salad Stop!, a salad restaurant chain, and Perx, a digital loyalty card firm, to allow customers to order and pay for meals from Salad Stop! in advance using the Perx app on their smartphones. This will allow customers to skip lines by showing their purchase confirmation email. By the first quarter of next year, the program will expand to all 13 of Salad Stop!'s outlets in Singapore. This is PayPal's third attempt to enter the physical retail payment market in Singapore, having previously partnered with SMRT and a shopping mall with limited success. Analysts believe this program may work better for busy executives but some customers feel pre-ordering is too inconvenient.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_jill chua_ Bridget Kow
An ex-lifestyle blogger posted on their Facebook page about PayPal's summer deals to their 692 followers. The post discussed PayPal's promotions and discounts that were available for the summer of 2013 in Singapore. PayPal was offering its customers savings and rewards for using its digital payment services during that time period.
19 july facebook gabriel yang__pay_pal summer deals - spotify free trialBridget Kow
PayPal announced summer deals on Spotify for its Singapore users, offering a free 30-day trial of the Spotify Premium subscription. The trial gives users access to Spotify's full music catalog without ads on desktop, mobile and tablet. PayPal account holders in Singapore can sign up for the Spotify Premium trial through July 31 by logging into their PayPal account on Spotify.
19 july facebook pay_pal summer deals - spotify Bridget Kow
PayPal advertised summer deals on Spotify subscriptions through a Facebook post targeting their Singapore audience. The post aimed to promote discounted Spotify subscriptions that could be purchased and managed through PayPal accounts. PayPal hoped their 712 Facebook followers would take advantage of the summer deals on Spotify subscriptions.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_cedric tang_ Bridget Kow
The Facebook post is from PayPal Singapore announcing summer deals to the owner of Ka soh restaurants, who has 883 followers on Facebook. PayPal is offering deals and promotions to their clients in Singapore over the summer period on their digital payment platform.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_cheryl tan _ Bridget Kow
Cheryl Tan announced on her Facebook page that she is expecting a baby. She has 294 followers on Facebook and posted about PayPal's summer deals in Singapore on July 21, 2013. The post did not specify any details about PayPal's deals.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_pianchian ong_ Bridget Kow
A social media post promoted PayPal's summer deals to 1,228 followers on Facebook in Singapore on July 21, 2013. The client was PayPal and the topic was their summer deals being offered, but no other details about the deals were provided in the brief metadata listing the publication information.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_sadie jane nunis_ Bridget Kow
PayPal announced summer deals on Facebook to their 1,228 followers. The deals were aimed at customers in Singapore and shared on PayPal's Facebook page without specifying a particular publication or page number. The short notice discussed PayPal's promotions for the summer without providing additional details.
18 july st online online security at your fingertipsBridget Kow
This article discusses how fingerprint authentication could replace passwords for online security and payments. It notes that smartphones with built-in fingerprint scanners will be released this year by LG, Apple, and Samsung. It also discusses how a group of 24 Internet companies called Fido Alliance is pushing for the death of passwords to combat rising e-commerce fraud. The article then provides comments from PayPal and some Singapore e-retailers and consumers on using fingerprints for online authentication.
11 dec st digital life (print)-last minute gift buying for tech junkiesBridget Kow
PayPal was mentioned in a December 11, 2013 article in The Straits Times, a Singapore newspaper, about last-minute gift ideas for tech enthusiasts. The article appeared in the Digital Life section and discussed options for gifts that tech lovers would enjoy receiving even if purchased close to the holidays.
18 dec st digital life (online)-online merchants are winning the hearts of co...Bridget Kow
This document discusses how online merchants are increasingly winning over consumers in Singapore. It notes that singer Beyonce released her latest album exclusively online through iTunes, bypassing traditional stores. This reflects how the retail game has fundamentally changed, with online sales growing rapidly in Singapore according to PayPal transaction data. The document argues that traditional brick-and-mortar stores struggle to compete with online options due to higher prices from rents, limited product selection, and lack of convenience compared to shopping from home without lines or crowds.
Nov 2013 cleo magazine are you a safe browserBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in the November 2013 issue of Cleo Magazine in Singapore in the "Cashing In" section on page 70. The article discussed whether PayPal is a safe browser to use and had a circulation of 101,000 for that issue.
14 oct bt(print) aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
PayPal was featured in an article in The Business Times on October 14, 2013. The article discussed how PayPal allows music lovers to easily access their music libraries in their cars through their phones.
14 oct bt aficionado pumps up the volume in carsBridget Kow
Russel Wong turned his hobby of car audio into a niche business called Shok Industries. He sources audio products from manufacturers and exports them worldwide. Though he struggled in university and initially failed at business, he gained experience working with local distributors and visiting factories abroad. This helped him learn about the industry and build contacts. By 2010, Shok Industries took off as he focused full-time on exporting audio products to larger overseas markets like the US, Brazil, and Australia. Wong continues growing his business through low overhead costs and fulfilling his dream despite challenges.
October 2013 hwm shop overseas with pay_pal Bridget Kow
PayPal allows customers in Singapore to shop overseas more easily. An article in the October 2013 issue of Hard Ware Mag discusses how PayPal facilitates international purchases. The article appears on page 120 of that issue to an audience of 24,000 readers.
14 sept st mobile shopping her on the rise-studyBridget Kow
PayPal commissioned a study that found mobile shopping is increasing in Singapore, with over half of Singaporeans using their phones to research or buy products. The study found that mobile transactions through PayPal grew by over 60% in the past year, showing consumers are embracing mobile commerce.
9 sept todays manager cross-border trade is sme’s route to successBridget Kow
PayPal Singapore published an article in Today's Manager discussing how cross-border trade can help small and medium-sized enterprises succeed. The article appeared in the main section of issue 3 of Today's Manager in 2013 on pages 30-31 to an audience of 5,000 readers.
6 sept st pay_pal to protect sellers from fraudBridget Kow
PayPal announced plans to protect sellers from fraudulent transactions in Singapore. The payment company will reimburse sellers for losses from chargebacks or payment reversals made within 60 days of a sale if sellers meet certain requirements. PayPal aims to provide greater security for its users in Singapore with this new policy.
28 aug campaign asia_paypal names country manager for hong kong, taiwanBridget Kow
PayPal announced the appointment of a new country manager to oversee its operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The company named Daniel Chan as country manager for the two markets. Chan will be responsible for growing PayPal's business and presence in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
22 aug st online pay_pal eyes slice of physical payment pieBridget Kow
PayPal is partnering with Salad Stop!, a salad restaurant chain, and Perx, a digital loyalty card firm, to allow customers to order and pay for meals from Salad Stop! in advance using the Perx app on their smartphones. This will allow customers to skip lines by showing their purchase confirmation email. By the first quarter of next year, the program will expand to all 13 of Salad Stop!'s outlets in Singapore. This is PayPal's third attempt to enter the physical retail payment market in Singapore, having previously partnered with SMRT and a shopping mall with limited success. Analysts believe this program may work better for busy executives but some customers feel pre-ordering is too inconvenient.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_jill chua_ Bridget Kow
An ex-lifestyle blogger posted on their Facebook page about PayPal's summer deals to their 692 followers. The post discussed PayPal's promotions and discounts that were available for the summer of 2013 in Singapore. PayPal was offering its customers savings and rewards for using its digital payment services during that time period.
19 july facebook gabriel yang__pay_pal summer deals - spotify free trialBridget Kow
PayPal announced summer deals on Spotify for its Singapore users, offering a free 30-day trial of the Spotify Premium subscription. The trial gives users access to Spotify's full music catalog without ads on desktop, mobile and tablet. PayPal account holders in Singapore can sign up for the Spotify Premium trial through July 31 by logging into their PayPal account on Spotify.
19 july facebook pay_pal summer deals - spotify Bridget Kow
PayPal advertised summer deals on Spotify subscriptions through a Facebook post targeting their Singapore audience. The post aimed to promote discounted Spotify subscriptions that could be purchased and managed through PayPal accounts. PayPal hoped their 712 Facebook followers would take advantage of the summer deals on Spotify subscriptions.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_cedric tang_ Bridget Kow
The Facebook post is from PayPal Singapore announcing summer deals to the owner of Ka soh restaurants, who has 883 followers on Facebook. PayPal is offering deals and promotions to their clients in Singapore over the summer period on their digital payment platform.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_cheryl tan _ Bridget Kow
Cheryl Tan announced on her Facebook page that she is expecting a baby. She has 294 followers on Facebook and posted about PayPal's summer deals in Singapore on July 21, 2013. The post did not specify any details about PayPal's deals.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_pianchian ong_ Bridget Kow
A social media post promoted PayPal's summer deals to 1,228 followers on Facebook in Singapore on July 21, 2013. The client was PayPal and the topic was their summer deals being offered, but no other details about the deals were provided in the brief metadata listing the publication information.
21 july facebook pay_pal summer deals_sadie jane nunis_ Bridget Kow
PayPal announced summer deals on Facebook to their 1,228 followers. The deals were aimed at customers in Singapore and shared on PayPal's Facebook page without specifying a particular publication or page number. The short notice discussed PayPal's promotions for the summer without providing additional details.
18 july st online online security at your fingertipsBridget Kow
This article discusses how fingerprint authentication could replace passwords for online security and payments. It notes that smartphones with built-in fingerprint scanners will be released this year by LG, Apple, and Samsung. It also discusses how a group of 24 Internet companies called Fido Alliance is pushing for the death of passwords to combat rising e-commerce fraud. The article then provides comments from PayPal and some Singapore e-retailers and consumers on using fingerprints for online authentication.