Circles.Life launches eSIM
The story: Singapore’s digital telco Circles.Life has launched eSIM. Anyone can sign up for an eSIM online without needing to wait for a physical SIM or offline verification by a third party.
What is eSIM?: The new product allows users to toggle between their physical and eSIM accounts, giving them the option of a secondary line for either work or personal use, along with the best data plan.
Circles.Life eSIMs are compatible with any existing physical SIM or can be used to activate a phone line on a new device that does not already have an existing physical SIM.
The product offers virtual activation via facial recognition and MyInfo integration.
eBay launches e-commerce accelerator
The story: eBay has launched Global 24/7, an e-commerce accelerator programme specifically designed to help Singapore’s SMEs leverage the e-commerce major’s platform for global export.
What is it?: The programme provides startup incentives, necessary tools, trainings, and assistance for business owners to tap into eBay’s global marketplace of over 174 million active buyers.
It is extended to markets across the Southeast Asia region which includes Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
When?: The programme will run from 1 July to 31 December 2020.
Who are eligible?: SMEs that have an existing business but do not have an eBay store are eligible to apply for this programme. This includes large and small businesses across the value chain — from manufacturers to dealers to retailers.
Tezos Combinator demo day to showcase 8 projects
The story: Tezos Combinator, an early-stage blockchain incubator from Korea’s TZ Ventures, will hold its hybrid demo day on July 22.
Through this initiative, TZV believes that “real use cases of blockchain will emerge at a large scale”.
Who are the programme’s partners?: Du capital, KK Fund and Broadone Capital.
Which are the SEA startups attending the programme?
GIZTIX (Thailand): A platform for trucks that enables real-time tracking of shipments
Med247 (Vietnam): A healthcare app that uses blockchain to give patients access to their entire medical history and securely stores its data
Olim Planet (Korea/Vietnam): A VR/AR immersive content company for real estate, shopping and exhibitions which utilises blockchain to make transactions more efficient and transparent
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Image Credit: Circles.Life
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