Food & Beverage
September 5, 2017
Jumbo Group adopts WeChat Pay in a bid to target mainland Chinese customers Situated on the banks of the Singapore River amidst the hustle and bustle of Clarke Quay’s famous nightlife, Jumbo Seafood has been serving up gastronomic delights for locals and travellers alike. Since its humble inception in 1987, Jumbo Seafood has expanded to include 9 restaurants in Singapore and China. The latest Jumbo outlet opened in Beijing, China in July this year, bearing testament to the restaurant’s popularity not only in Singapore but in China as well. Apart from Jumbo Seafood, parent company Jumbo Group also owns JPOT […]
August 10, 2017
Reaching out to Chinese customers through WeChat: The Success Stories of Two Singaporean Restaurateurs Having grown up in a predominantly English-speaking environment for most of their lives, and being taught school subjects in English, it is no surprise that most younger Singaporeans have grown accustomed to using English as a medium of communication with those around them. Consequently, it is no secret that many Chinese Singaporeans have become less confident of their abilities in the Chinese language. On the other hand, WeChat is an app that emerged from the Chinese market. Therefore, using WeChat effectively would presumably require a certain […]
May 27, 2017
WeChat Pay is a commonly used mobile payment method by mainland Chinese customers. Both Lacoste and TWG Tea have partnered with FOMO Pay to introduce WeChat Pay in stores for offline payment. This makes it more convenient for the consumer, as the purchase can be completed in less than 30 seconds via WeChat Pay with a simple scan. Moreover, it is a payment option that Chinese customers are familiar with. Lacoste Founded in 1933 in France, Lacoste specializes in high-end clothing and is best known for its iconic polo shirts that are available in varying colours every season. It has […]
May 16, 2017
When you think of hotpot, you think of Hai Di Lao. Hai Di Lao allows you to select up to 4 soup bases so you no longer have to fret over which to choose. (Photo source: Hai Di Lao Singapore Facebook Page) Founded in 1994, Hai Di Lao owns over 140 restaurants in China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and the United States. The popular Chinese hotpot chain is best known for its impeccable service and quality of food. Due to its immense popularity amongst hotpot lovers in Singapore, an hour’s wait for a table during dinnertime is nothing unusual […]
April 21, 2017
In today’s digital age, the services provided via the Internet have become so advanced. Instant messaging, Internet banking, e-learning… you name it, the Internet probably has it. With FOMO Pay, you can take it up a notch by surprising your loved ones with a unique gift – fresh Musang (also known as Mao Shan Wang 猫山王 or D197) durians. Musang durians are brought in from Malaysia. Known for its bittersweet taste, creamy texture and golden yellow flesh, it is the most desired and expensive durian variety. The durian peak season in Singapore is typically from June to August, and […]