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Contraflu, a Singapore-based company, is now raising funds to perform a clinical trial for a product that will target what is now known as drug-resistant influenza. The problem of drug-resistant infections is recognized as the number one threat to humankind that can be mitigated by science (Notation 1). Drug-resistant infections, or super-bugs, can kill 50 million people annually by 2050 leaving cancer behind (Notation 2). Thus, the company is poised to produce the only medicinal product able to regulate the innate host response to influenza. Thanks to a combination of safety, proven efficacy, and low manufacturing cost ($0.3) it is slated to become the number one product for the treatment of flu.

The desire to travel and take a break from daily routines is appealing but, for many limited by a tight budget it's hard to swing. However, just recently, the concept of room sharing has caught on with young people and backpackers. Their experience is, hotel rooms are just too pricey and hostels or dormitories are just too small. They're too crowded to make vacations enjoyable. As a result this section of the marketplace has been craving something in-between. Something that won't break the bank. Enter, 1room4two.com. They're the new site that only provides services to female travelers who share the same objective - safe, economical travel.

Experts agree, just having an app isn't good enough in today's dynamic business environment – what's needed is an app that operates smoothly, effectively and delivers compelling content to customers or clients. Recently celebrating their grand opening, App Developer in Singapore announced the launch of their new Singapore app developer platform staffed by professionals who deeply understand these realities. Delivering a wide range of services in this area at attractive price points, all signs are pointing towards the app development Singapore scene taking a big leap forward for all concerned.

The business world is becoming increasingly competitive and sealing a deal can sometimes be a daunting task especially when points are not well articulated and presented. HighSpark Pte Limited is helping businesses communicate effectively with their prospects using the presentation method.

Dango estate, the now five months old Singapore based investment platform is growing by leaps and bounds. The mood at their three offices around the world was very high yesterday as they celebrated the 1,000,000'th investor on the platform.

Last-Minute is a consumer platform by Activpass to secure last-minute bookings that allows customers to make same or next day appointments at spas, salons, gyms and studios at very high discounts of 50% to 90%. Activpass is integrated Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that combines a cloud-based business management platform and consumer mobile marketplace application. It empowers businesses and independent professionals to completely manage, schedule, engage and monetize businesses through the optimal use of data analytics and mobile technology.

Organizations who wish to utilize the individual strengths of their respective employees so as to achieve the set goals can consider the services at the aforementioned website. iAssess is an entity that specializes in psychometric assessments and provides customized solutions to their clients. They are believed to have a number of plans that have distinctive features.

Great news for those food-buffs of Singapore who are fond of the best Indian cuisine. "Hungry Indian Catering" offers high-quality Indian catering services in Singapore. The catering company adds that they bring all kinds of delicious South Indian and North Indian cuisine. This means those who organize parties can be certain about the wonderful success of their events.

Easy Book, the online platform for ferry ticket booking has officially become the largest online ticket booking service for the year 2016. Its services extend to the whole of Southeast Asia. The latest development has further leveraged the company for other foreign ventures.The company currently owns more than 300 bus operators across the sub continent. These operators are wide ranging, covering more than 10,000 routes across the entire of Southeast Asia.

Many years ago, a Greek philosopher and scientist named Aristotle said this, "Man is a social animal. He who lives without society is either a beast or God." And it still holds true today. We are wired to be social. In general, we gravitate to other people, but in some cases, some people don't really find it that easy to make friends. That's reality. And that's why many people have long been asking this question about how to make friends.

Rugged Phone BV6000 is one of the bestselling products from Blackview (Hong Kong). It has been specially designed for the outdoors, featuring ultimate strength and battery life.

Singapore, already one of the most connected nations on the planet, is moving aggressively towards being the first nation in the world to be completely connected with 5G wireless technology – achieving their vision for a "Smart Nation" that is completely connected on every square inch (and even parts of the ocean).

According to a recent published report, Singapore is now officially first in the Asian Digital Transformation Index, really cementing the success that this company has enjoyed after years and years of aggressively investing in their information infrastructure.

Gift City provides more affordable options for corporate gift needs because they sell using wholesale prices. In case a client cannot find a desired item in their gift category, they can contact the company through the website to negotiate for customizations. The process that comes after is easy: the client must go to the contact form to send the product description and picture, if available. Aside from numerous choices for corporate presents, the Gift City provides a Loyalty Program where in a client's purchase history is recorded in the website. Customers get exclusive discounts through this program, especially if they are recurrent clients.

Exes is now open for accounting and bookkeeping services for Singapore businesses. With over 20 years of experience, Exes still continues to provide startup and established businesses with versatile and quality accounting management, taxation, and company secretarial functions.

IRAS Listed Accounting and Inventory Solutions in Singapore has proven itself to be a good ally for online business in providing good service and assistance to how these businesses operate. With the help of the apps features this can help in controlling as well as organizing the businesses financial aspects of it. Basically the app helps in controlling the inventory of the business with through serial number, as well as batch and number tracking.

Wall SG now caters to wallpaper needs in residential and commercial units. The company offers a wide range of choices such as bricks and stones, damask, floral, illusion, kids, modern, out of the box, simple, stripes, vines, and lastly, vintage Korean wallpaper patterns. They also offer vinyl flooring and mural art services.

Alphonso Ngiam, founder of the Minimalist Brand, announced that he will be launching a Kickstarter project on Jan. 24, 2017 to raise the $20,000 needed to fund production and distribution of his latest creation, sheer - The Ultimate ODORLESS & WATERPROOF Travel Jacket. The garment is highlighted by 18 of the most highly sought and needed features for busy people on the go.

MadSoft Solutions Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based provider of accounting and inventory solutions, has recently made announcements about the availability of some MadSoft software for free downloads on a trial basis. As per a representative of the company the software tools can be freely accessed for up to a period of one month.

Now it is easier for everyone to send gifts to their corporate and business partners through the help of Gifts Vista. The company aims to give the best options and choices to pick on when looking for the perfect gift for the occasion. It is easier and simpler to choose since there are a few steps that one can follow. The steps are easy enough to understand and the gifts themselves can also be customized according to what the customer wants and also on what occasion itself demands. Gifts Vista makes sure that the Corporate Gifts that is given will be professionally boxed or wrapped and delivered on time.

Watches come and go in stores and online but few have earned the attention and respect of the Voort One watch currently on offer on Kickstarter until January 14th. That's because the superior quality coupled with attractive pricing and an array of color options makes the Voort One quite a timepiece to watch.

You may have received a lot of relationship advice in the past, solicited and unsolicited, but how much do you trust the one who gave it? How do you know whose advice to trust?

Adding to their comprehensive range of online bus ticketing services, Singaporean online ticket booking site easybook.com has recently announced the Orkid Malaysia Express ticket booking capabilities for those traveling to and fro Johor (Kluang) and JB Larking Terminal. Currently offering 40-seater buses, the Orkid Malaysia Express operates all over the country fulfilling the traveling needs of people from within the country as well as tourists.

Today, we're going to showcase the latest developments for entrepreneurs and start-ups during the third quarter of 2016. Now, let's share some important facts and figures from Quarter Three of this year.

The evolution of the Jobs Bank was announced on the tenth of October, 2016, by the government's minister for Manpower, Lim Swee Say.

M3lvin.com, a leading internet marketing resource for Singapore SMB since 2011, seeks web content writers. For the past years as Singapore's government continue to push for innovation and productivity for local businesses, the site has been popular with business owners searching for information on the available government incentive schemes.

In a sign that global e-commerce is really starting to grow at a rate that most people couldn't have possibly predicted even just a handful of years ago, one of the biggest electronic payment platforms in the United States – responsible for processing hundreds of millions of transactions every year – has just recently rolled out in Singapore (and the rest of Asia) in a grand way.