Digitex 2015, or Digital & Electronics Expo, will be happening this weekend starting from today (Aug 14).
Over 10,000 products are waiting to be cleared at factory outlet price.
Expect discounts of up to 90% off your electronics goods in this 3 days event.
Have a old laptop, tablet or smartphone that you don’t need? Trade in and get up to $1,200 cash vouchers.
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Posted by Digitex 2015 on Wednesday, August 12, 2015
One of the most anticipated event for Hello Kitty fans is coming to Singapore!
Hello Kitty Go Around Singapore is dubbed the biggest and most exciting event ever held outside Hong Kong for the first time.
The 26 days long carnival will run from 16 October to 10 November 2015, and will feature the world’s famous feline at Resorts World Sentosa.
There are various game kiosks, photo attractions and live performances taking place during the event.
Check out the video below for more info:
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Tickets can be purchased from this link from 14 Aug 2015, 10am.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What to expect during the event?
You will be treated to a spectacular line-up of entertainment and attractions all in the name of Hello Kitty. From carnival game kiosks to larger than life cutesy photo attractions, expect to see Hello Kitty and her entourage of friends in Ferris Wheel, Apple Temple and help Hello Kitty in Save The Goldfish. Or perhaps Papa’s Reading Room could just be your ultimate challenge! Attractive Hello Kitty prizes exclusive to the event are waiting to be won at these game kiosks.
Pumping up the excitement is the Hello Kitty DIY Tote Bag Workshop for an unforgettable memorabilia and a Hello Kitty Tattoo kiosk!
2. When and where is the event held?
It will be held at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa from 16 October to 10 November 2015. (Hello Kitty Birthday Celebration will be held on 1 November 2015)
3. What are the different kind of tickets/packages available?
Standard Admission Ticket
Early Bird Ticket
Birthday Celebration Ticket (Only for admission on 1 November 2015)
Children (12 years old or below): S$44.90 (Weekday), S$55.60 (Weekend / Holiday & Holiday Eve)
Standard ticket Birthday(1 Nov show only) : S$201.15
*Add S$80.25 to get a SG50 exclusive pack.
5. When and where can i purchase the tickets?
Early Bird Sales
Internet: 14 Aug 2015, 10am – 8 Sep 2015, 12am
Other Channels: 14 Aug 2015, 10am – 7 Sep 2015, 10pm
Public Sales
Internet: 8 Sep 2015, 10am.
Other Channels: 8 Sep 2015, 10am.
Online at SISTIC or at all SISTIC outlets, Mighty Eight office and other authorised retail stores.
6. Does my child need a ticket?
Admission tickets are not required for children 1 year and below. However, it is not advisable for children aged 3 or below to attend due to safety concerns. If you would like to bring your infant, please bring along the necessary document(s) for verification. (i.e birth cert or passport) Strollers are not allowed in the event venue. (Babywear is allowed.)
7. What is included in the ticket/package?
Standard admission ticket includes:
Entry to the Hello Kitty Go Around!! In Singapore main event
Entry to S.E.A. Aquarium (ticket valid on event date only after 2pm)
One (1) Bottle of Exclusive 500ml Mineral Water
Two (2) Game Coupon
Two (2) Collectible Card
One (1) Lanyard cum Card Holder
Early Bird (purchase during 14th Aug to 7th Sept) ticket includes additional:
One (1) Early Bird Exclusive Figurine
One (1) Game Coupon
One (1) Tote Bag
One (1) Event Guide
* Only for first 10,000 admission ticket or birthday celebration admission ticket purchased before 7 September 2015. Its on first-come-first-serve basis and while stocks last!
Birthday Celebration ticket includes:
Entry to the Hello Kitty Go Around!! In Singapore Birthday Celebration
Entry to S.E.A. Aquarium (From 2pm to 7pm on same day of event booked)
One (1) Bottle of Exclusive 500ml Mineral Water
Three (3) Game Coupon
A 5pcs pack of Collectible Cards
One (1) Lanyard cum Card Holder
One (1) Exclusive Birthday Celebration Tote Bag
One (1) Set of Birthday Celebration Figurine
One (1) Badge
One (1) Exclusive Birthday Celebration T-Shirt (Free Size)
One (1) Set of Clear Folder
One (1) Cap
8. Hello Kitty Birthday Celebration
9. Can i purchase additional game coupons?
Yes, you can purchase more from the coupon booths on-site.
One (1) Game Coupon: S$5
Pack of Five (5) Game Coupons: S$20
Pack of Ten (10) Game Coupons: S$35
*All pricings subject to 7% G.S.T.
Note: Game coupon can be used at all Game Kiosks, Tattoo Kiosk, Post Office and Apple Temple.
10. What are the admission rules?
Admission for infants in arms and children below 3 years old is not recommended to attend
Children 1 year and above must purchase a ticket for entry
SISTIC ticket holders will need to exchange for the official Hello Kitty event tickets via ticketing counters in RWS before gaining entry into The Coliseum.
Identification is required for verification purposes
Photography, Video recording and Audio recording is permitted for this event
For more info, visit Hello Kitty Go Around Singapore on Facebook here.
You can’t deny that shopping is one of Singapore’s favourite pastimes. With online retail giants setting up basecamp on our shores including the likes of Zalora, Lazada and Rakuten among others, consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to the goods and services we can purchase from the comfort of our own homes.
But are you aware of the security risks involved when using your credit or debit card to shop online?
Getting the facts
Singapore’s online shopping industry is projected to reach US$3.45 billion in 2015. While this is only a tiny fraction of the US$525 billion for the entire Asia Pacific region, the average Singaporean spends around US$1,800 annually. The yearly increase in online spending is also a healthy sign of the rapidly growing popularity of e-commerce in Singapore.
However, in tandem with the meteoric rise of online shopping in Asia over the last few years, authorities have also reported a surge in online scams and credit card fraud. Last year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore claimed that businesses lost an estimated US$1.6 billion due to cybercrimes, a marginal sum when compared to the global losses of over US$400 billion.
But it has never happened to me before.. so I’m safe, right?
Well, not exactly. Do you know whether the website you are buying from is compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)? Have you ever let a website save your credit card information for the sake of convenience and a faster checkout?
In 2014, less than a third (28.6%) of online merchants managed to remain fully PCI compliant less than a year after getting their certification. This means that even though a website’s security may have been validated before, this doesn’t mean their current business processes or newly adopted systems are PCI compliant.
One of the largest global online retailers, eBay, fell victim to a security breach last year when a handful of their employee accounts were compromised and used to gain access to their customer database. Just last month, Google found a vulnerability in the Android operating system that allows hackers to access the phone’s data remotely via a multimedia message.
With the rise in cybercrime, consumers need to find a way to protect themselves when shopping online.
Preventing online fraud
You can take precautionary measures to minimise the risk of fraud, but there is only one guaranteed way to prevent it – that is to stop using your credit or debit card to shop online altogether. Sounds impossible? Well, there are many other methods you can pay for goods online that don’t necessarily require you to use your credit card.
MatchMove Pay is one such solution that lets consumers shop online using a virtual MasterCard or American Express® Virtual Pay prepaid card. The concept of a prepaid credit card is commonplace in the USA but seldom talked about here in Singapore. MatchMove Pay takes it one step further by enabling anyone to get their own virtual prepaid card online or on mobile instantly.
How does it work?
Consumers top-up their MatchMove card only when they have something to buy. This can be done via secured top-up channels including the ATM, your bank’s online banking website and others. After adding funds, simply use the prepaid card to checkout your online purchases. It’s safer than a debit card because it is not linked to your bank account and works just like any credit card.
So even if a hacker manages to gain access to your MatchMove card details, they wouldn’t be able to use it without any funds. What’s more, MatchMove provides an additional layer of security through a dynamic card verification code (CVC) feature which generates a unique code every time you checkout a purchase.
There are also other benefits for using MatchMove Pay including monthly cash rebates of up to 50%, attractive lifestyle and travel offers, and a soon-to-be-launched loyalty rewards programme.
Is MatchMove reliable?
The company is invested in by Japan’s third largest credit card issuer, Credit Saison, an affiliate of the Mizuho Financial Group. MatchMove is also an official card issuer for MasterCard and American Express® and work closely with these financial institution to ensure the customer’s lifestyle needs and security are well taken care of. But don’t just take our word for it, find out what MatchMove users have to say:
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Signup for a free MatchMove MasterCard wallet by clicking on this link to receive a $5 credit in your account. Limited to the first 100 Money Digest readers who register before 31 August 2015. All eligible signups will receive the $5 credit directly into your MatchMove wallet account by 7 September 2015.
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Singapore’s online shopping industry is projected to reach US$3.45 billion in 2015. While this is only a tiny fraction of the US$525 billion for the entire Asia Pacific region, the average Singaporean spends around US$1,800 annually. The yearly increase in online spending is also a healthy sign of the rapidly growing popularity of e-commerce in Singapore.
You can take precautionary measures to minimise the risk of fraud, but there is only one guaranteed way to prevent it – that is to stop using your credit or debit card to shop online altogether. Sounds impossible? Well, there are many other methods you can pay for goods online that don’t necessarily require you to use your credit card.
