TOKYO & MUMBAI, Mar 3, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd. along with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in association with BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) have joined hands to launch the IRCTC BoB RuPay JCB Credit Card. The new co-branded credit card which was unveiled on 21st February 2022 focuses on offering many special features and benefits to travellers of the Indian railways, the largest rail network in Asia and the world's second largest under one management. Besides offering significant benefits on railway ticket bookings, users of this card will also get multiple benefits for shopping across other categories ranging from groceries to fuel. This card will also be usable across merchants and ATMs globally through the JCB network.Mr. Yoshiki Kaneko, President and COO, JCB International Co., Ltd. said, "We are delighted to partner with BFSL and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) through our esteemed network partner National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch this unique credit card product. Not only with the domestic benefits, but this card has many unique international privileges, including the access to the exclusive JCB in-city lounges across many key travel destinations globally. We are confident the cardmembers will have an excellent and rewarding experience of using this card."About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 140 million cardmembers. JCB Cards are accepted at tens of millions of merchants globally through its vast acceptance network. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/enContactsAyaka NakajimaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jp Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
New York, NY, February 8, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – NFTGo.io, a leading data aggregator platform for the Web3, NFT, and gaming communities, announced the close of a $6.75M Pre-Series A capital raise on 5th February. This funding round was led by Qiming Venture Partners, with participation from SeaX Ventures, Youbi, Circle, Altonomy, Zonff Partners, Hash Global, and mask.io. As an All-in-one NFT data analysis platform, NFTGo.io provide users access to all of the information necessary to make next move in the NFT marketplace. Users can spot real-time NFT insights with a variety of advanced features, such as search engine, data visualization, NFT rarity, whale tracking, NFT Drops, and more! Furthermore, NFTGo.io has innovated many data indicators, such as liquidity, FOMO level, profit and loss. “NFTGo aims to build a gateway to the NFT ecosystem. We will not base our core business model on data accessibility, because we believe that all data on the chain comes from Web3 users, and therefore, we should keep this data open” said Lowes, Founder and CEO of NFTGo.io.”We hope that NFTGo will be your go-to destination to learn about NFTs and we look forward to showing you a new digital world made possible through NFTs.” NFTGo.io team has over 30 team members now, and the core team members have backgrounds from Stanford University, Harvard University, Korea University, and Zhejiang University. The funding will be used to fuel NFTGo’s next phase of growth and development, accelerate global hiring and the development of new features such as adding support for more blockchains and introducing more innovative data metrics. In addition, NFTGo released the 2022 NFT industry research report on February 6th Singapore time, and distributed it in an innovative way of “NFT minting”. About NFTGo.io NFTGO.io is a NFT data aggregator where users can find information about NFT, including NFT Drops, ranking, whale tracking, NFT search engine, market data, transaction data, and many more! Users may also analyze, airdrop and distribute NFTs. NFTGO.io has developed a high-performance NFT cross-chain data acquisition engine, using real-time monitoring on blockchain and multi-level solutions, which can automatically parse the NFT metadata based on mainstream standards, and solve the problem of on-chain data parsing. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/nftgoio Medium:https://nftgo.medium.com/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDpaWVaRZDfdszfDCecfIw Discord: https://discord.gg/nftgo Telegram: https://t.me/nftgoofficial NFTGo.io Annual Report OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/nftgoio NFT Annual Report 2022 (FREE VERSION): https://mirror.xyz/nftgoio.eth/mPABNUMvPt4ZaHtW03PjpKJCMOVl6WiktxH-yvo_OJo Media Contacts Brand: NFTGO Contact:Aurora, Marketing Director E-mail: social@nftgo.io Website: https://nftgo.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/nftgoio SOURCE: NFTGO The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )
SINGAPORE - Spaces like Little India mean more than the sum of its parts to the migrant workers who frequent the area. They are, of course, a one-stop spot for familiar food, groceries and services, but these spaces also allow migrant workers to socialise widely and roam freely in a way that dormitories and work sites do not readily allow. The Straits Times spoke to both migrant workers and groups that work with them to understand why these spaces are important. Migrant worker Nurul Alam said Sunday, a common day off for many of them, was a special day for foreign workers in Singapore in pre-Covid-19 days. The 34-year-old, who comes from Bangladesh, said: "We could eat foods like (Bangladeshi) sweets that are not available elsewhere in Singapore." He and his fellow workers would have meals and hang out together. Mr Nurul hopes things will go back to as before soon. "Workers like us hope it will be easier to enjoy ourselves and at least visit the plaza (in Lembu Road), while respecting the law of Singapore. "We don't want much; we just want to be mentally healthy," he said, adding that many workers are frustrated and depressed due to the movement restrictions. Ms Desiree Leong, casework manager for non-domestic foreign workers at the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics, said that popular gathering spots such as the plaza help provide community, dignity and autonomy. She said workers could leave their dormitories for three hours to go to designated recreation centres, which may not be near where they live, and cannot meet friends and relatives who are allocated to a different recreation centre. "Many of our clients tell us that they and their fellow residents do not feel that the visits are worth the onerous restrictions, criteria and application process," she added. Mr Alan Oei, 45, is co-founder and executive director of OH! Open House, an independent arts organisation that tells alternative stories of Singapore through art. It organised an ongoing art walk in the Jalan Besar neighbourhood centred on the theme of refuge for marginalised communities. The area is a popular space among migrant workers. For instance, one of the art pieces featured in the walk is a mini-documentary-cum-music video by local rapper Subhas that highlights the struggles some migrant workers have faced. A resident exits a lift while an Indian migrant worker uses his phone at the void deck of a block of flats in Klang Road, Little India, on Sept 5, 2021. ST PHOTO: WALLACE WOON Mr Oei said: "We have been looking at the Jalan Besar neighbourhood for at least eight years, but hesitated going in because it is a complex socio-political space that needed complex work to do it justice. "Even now, we feel like outsiders: Hence our theme (for the tour) 'Refuge for Strangers'." He also said that neighbourhoods constantly evolve to the demands and needs of businesses and people who visit, but this should be organic, rather than via state policy. More on this topic Related Story Migrant worker enclaves in S'pore transformed after year and a half of Covid-19 curbs Mr AKM Mohsin, founder of migrant workers' activity centre Dibashram, said migrant workers - like anybody else - still desire a change in scenery from time to time despite the comprehensive amenities in larger purpose-built dormitories such as minimarts and recreational facilities. "These areas are where they can meet their friends and relatives who work in other places or live in other dormitories, while getting the services they need, such as sending money back home," he said. Nonetheless, he cautioned against allowing too many workers back into the community too quickly. From this week, 500 workers a week will be allowed to go to Little India in a pilot scheme. He said: "Letting 500 workers out is very little, but it is a good sign that they can at least go out. It is better that we keep the numbers controlled because I worry that if someone gets infected outside, it will spread again inside the dormitories. "This is both for their own good and for the larger community." More on this topic Related Story Little India shops look forward to business boost from pilot scheme for migrant workers Related Story Plans are in place to ease Covid-19 restrictions on migrant workers
SINGAPORE - A new heritage non-profit is looking to shift Singapore's conservation focus towards modern buildings - many of which were designed by local architects and tell the story of the country's urban renewal in its early independence years. While about 7,200 buildings have been conserved here, many of them, including shophouses and black-and-white bungalows, were built during the colonial period, and are not representative of independent Singapore. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
Shahira Abdullah (Nominated MP) Mentoring for high-risk youth Providing specialised mentoring to high-risk youth who might not have sufficient role models at home would help them do well, said Dr Shahira. She noted that these young people usually have low confidence, owing to their poor performance in school, and can then become involved in activities that may lead them to commit crimes. She added that mentoring can be done with specialised training and close collaboration with social workers as well as probation officers. Sembawang GRC MP Mariam Jaafar in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Mariam Jaafar (Sembawang GRC) Make M3 relevant Many in the Malay/Muslim community do not know what M3 stands for, even though the collaboration between three key Malay/Muslim organisations was established two years ago, said Ms Mariam, who called for more to be done to increase its effectiveness. She suggested that M3 use digital data and analytics to increase the impact of its initiatives. Given limited resources, she said, there is scope for M3 to strengthen its partnerships with other agencies like non-profit organisations to reach those who need help the most. MacPherson MP Tin Pei Ling in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Tin Pei Ling (MacPherson) Develop digital capabilities in the arts The arts sector has to continue developing its technological capabilities to remain competitive as consumers increasingly get used to digital content and experience, said Ms Tin, noting that many local arts practitioners were hit badly by the pandemic. While acknowledging that many have been nimble enough to pivot to digital platforms, she also asked what more could be done to allow these practitioners to create products that can be scaled to reach a wider audience. Jurong GRC MP Xie Yao Quan in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Xie Yao Quan (Jurong GRC) Prevent abuse in sport The abuse and misconduct in sports reported abroad could happen in Singapore too, said Mr Xie. He cited how swimming coaches in the United States who were banned from working at clubs because of abuse were allowed to evade their accusers and the authorities by moving to new cities for coaching jobs, where they found fresh victims. “We need to put in place comprehensive measures to ensure sports here remains safe for everyone, men and women, boys and girls, professional, school and community athletes,” he said. Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Cheng Li Hui (Tampines GRC) More inter-school mixing for students Ms Cheng said ensuring young people from different ethnicities and cultures have opportunities to interact is important to preserving Singapore's social fabric amid Covid-19. She highlighted schools that do not have a representative number of races, such as missionary schools, madrasahs and other culturally oriented schools. She suggested providing more funding for inter-school activities and a greater role for the Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle. Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Darryl David in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Darryl David (Ang Mo Kio GRC) Build on momentum of Unesco nomination Even as Singapore pats itself on the back for the successful inscription of hawker culture to the Unesco intangible cultural heritage list last year, more must be done to build on the momentum, Mr David said. He suggested that hawker culture, including its origin and evolution from street peddlers, should be incorporated into the school curriculum. Recipes and food preparation methods can also be published online so dishes' ingredients become common knowledge, he added, also mooting a permanent hawker museum. Nominated MP Mark Chay in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Mark Chay (Nominated Member of Parliament) Take leading role in E-sports Mr Chay called on Singapore to take a leading role in shaping the e-sports industry, which has gained popularity and benefits both players and businesses. He noted that top e-sports events in Singapore will bring in millions and boost many local firms, while promising local e-sports start-ups like Yup.gg and Evos have also between them raised more than $31 million in investments. With strong infrastructure like fast and stable internet, the country is well placed to tap into the double digit growth that the industry currently sees, he added. Aljunied GRC MP Muhammad Faisal Abdul Manap in Parliament on March 8, 2021. PHOTO: GOV.SG Muhammad Faisal Abdul Manap (Aljunied GRC) Guard against third-party resellers Mr Faisal called for a "more concerted effort" from the authorities to prevent third parties from reselling public sport facility bookings amid Covid-19 restrictions. He cited media articles which highlighted the unscrupulous practice, such as how some footballers had to pay $240 to $300 to buy a booking for a pitch, which allowed resellers to make about $180 in profit. He called on Sport Singapore to do more than just suspending resellers' ActiveSG account, to eradicate the "exploitation of our public sport facilities". More on this topic Related Story SportSG to limit facility bookings to curb profiteering Related Story NHB to call for public to contribute items for Founders' Memorial
MOST STRESSFUL AT START The most stressful period was the start of Covid-19, when we received the first critically ill patient who tested positive. We knew very little about the virus at that time, and were concerned whether it would be very infectious and how we would need to respond... What keeps me fulfilled and looking forward to work every day is seeing patients recover and get discharged from hospital. MR ABDUL WAHAB, 54, nurse clinician in the intensive care unit at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID). HAPPY TO GIVE BACK I feel honoured to be representing the Health Promotion Board's swab workforce. Yet, I am only a part of this collective effort by everyone involved in swab operations... I was quite happy (to be deployed to the dorms) because I could help give back to the foreign workers. I never had a chance to let them feel that Singaporeans care for them. I would also thank them after taking their nasal swabs. MR BENSON NG, 32, Covid-19 swabber. BRAVING THE UNKNOWN Many of our Certis front-liners proactively volunteered for this operation as they wanted to do their part for the community. They have been working tirelessly for the past year braving the unknown just to keep each and every one in Singapore safe every day... As the pandemic continues to be challenging, we are still working hard and committed to ensuring the safety of the public. MR NIGEL QUEK, 34, Certis' Integrated Quarantine Order Services commanding officer. TEAM EFFORT IN FIGHT It is a privilege to represent the many who have worked very hard to understand Sars-CoV-2 as well as our immune response to infection. These research works formed the foundation for our efforts to develop new therapeutics and vaccines to overcome this Covid-19 pandemic. Research requires teamwork, including collaborations across different labs with different expertise. I am thus only representing the many who have contributed to the fight against Covid-19 through science. PROFESSOR OOI ENG EONG, 53, co-developer of Singapore's sole Sars-CoV-2 vaccine currently in human trials. CONTINUE TO STAY SAFE I would like to thank all of my colleagues at NCID and colleagues from other institutions for working together through this challenging period. Covid-19 has united us and we have emerged stronger. The battle is not over yet, but we have one another's strength and shoulder to rely on. Sars-CoV-2 is a tricky virus. It is not over yet even with the recent vaccine roll-out. I urge all to practise safe management measures to keep the entire community safe by keeping yourself safe. PROFESSOR LEO YEE SIN, 61, NCID executive director.




