Mother's Day promotions at Samsung Singapore

Samsung Singapore is running Mother's Day (9 May) promotions for selected products.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

Source: Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy
S21+ 5G.

With a 64 MP telephoto lens and the ability to shoot videos in 8K, the Galaxy S21+ 5G has up to 256 GB of built-in memory¹ and is available in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver and Phantom Violet.

Recommended retail price (RRP): S$1,428 (128 GB), S$1,498 (256 GB).

Mother’s Day promotion

Get free Buds Pro, Clear Cover, Wireless Charger Duo and 12-month VIU subscription with purchase of the Galaxy S21+ 5G.

Terms and conditions (T&Cs) apply. While stocks last.

 A Mother's Day promotion is also available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G (RRP: S$2,588): purchasers will get a free Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth (45 mm) and a 12-month VIU subscription. 

Source: Samsung. The Galaxy Watch3 LTE (41 mm).

Galaxy Watch3 LTE (41 mm)

Available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver, the Galaxy Watch3 LTE is billed as a fitness and wellness² companion. This watch (RRP: S$698) offers blood oxygen monitoring³, activity tracking and sleep tracking⁴.

Mother’s Day promotion

Receive a free gift box and enjoy S$70 off the Galaxy Watch3 with any Galaxy mobile or tablet purchase.

T&Cs apply.

Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi (256 GB)

Source: Samsung. The Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi.

This tablet (RRP: S$1,598) has a 12.4" Super AMOLED screen⁵ and Dolby Atmos surround sound speakers. An ultra-low latency S Pen is included. Available in Mystic Navy, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.

Mother’s Day promotion

Free Tab S7+ keyboard cover (Black), Microsoft 365 Personal and a 12-month VIU subscription with purchase.

T&Cs apply. While stocks last. 

Samsung also has ongoing promotions for purchases of selected smart monitors, smart TVs, phones, solid state (SSD) storage devices, and microwave ovens. 

1 Actual number of photos and videos that can be stored depends on your camera settings. Storage space simulation exclusive of pre-installed software and applications. Actual storage space may vary by country, model, file size and format.

2 Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. The graphical user interface (GUI) of this feature is subject to change without prior notice. Fitness tracking on Galaxy Watch Active2 can be used without smartphone pairing, but data stored in the watch may only be partially displayed after a certain period of time. Use of Samsung Health app on your smartphone is required in order to keep all data stored, and this requires signup and pairing with your compatible smartphone.

3 SpO₂ is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings.

4 Galaxy Watch3 records your rapid eye movement (REM) cycles, deep sleep, and total sleep time to score and review the quality of your rest. Samsung has partnered the National Sleep Foundation to include educational content and sleep tips on the device.

5 Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

Philips' Mother's Day suggestions

This Mother’s Day, Philips has curated a list of some of their best-loved products to celebrate the occasion:

Source: Philips. Baby bottles.

Philips Avent Classic+ PA baby bottle (SCF452/17)
Recommended retail price (RRP): S$20.90

Philips AVENT Classic+ Range of baby bottles are made with BPA-free polypropylene, the bottle comes in an ergonomic shape that makes gripping comfortable for tiny hands. Its advanced anti-colic system also helps reduce discomfort for babies by venting air into the bottle and not into the baby’s tummy.


Philips Avent Freeflow pacifiers
RRP: S$14.90 to S$15

Source: Philips. Philips Avent Freeflow pacifiers.

The Philips Avent Freeflow pacifiers are designed to comfort baby with orthodontic, collapsible teats and symmetrical silicone nipples which are taste and odour-free. The easy-to-clean nipple will not lose its shape or colour over time.



Philips Avent 4-in-1 Healthy Baby Food Maker (SCF875/01)
RRP: S$239

Source: Philips.

Designed for the busy mum, the Philips Avent 4-in-1 Healthy Baby Food Maker makes healthy, nutritious meals with just a flip of the jar. For ultimate convenience, it boasts four functions - steaming, blending, defrosting and reheating, helping save preparation and cooking time.


Philips VisaCare Microdermabrasion (SC6240/03)

Source: Philips.

RRP: S$489

Boost mum’s skincare regime at home with standards that are akin to professional beauty salons. The Philips VisaCare Microdermabrasion provides a relaxing, easy way to exfoliate. Boasting a unique VisaCare DualAction Air Lift and Exfoliation system, this device stimulates blood circulation while removing dead skin cells. It revitalises the skin’s natural cell renewal process, leading to younger-looking skin in four to six weeks.

Source: Philips.

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic Electric Toothbrush (HX9362/67)
RRP: S$319

The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic electric toothbrush has a DiamondClean toothbrush head, for effective removal of surface stains and plaque. Philips says gum health can improve in as little as two weeks of use.


Philips StraightCare Vivid Ends Straightener (BHS675/00)
RRP: S$109

SplitStop Technology in the Philips StraightCare VividEnds Straightener puts an end to split ends and hair damage, while preserving hydration levels in hair. Other unique features include the UniTemp sensor and ionic technology for salon-ready hair in minutes.

Source: Philips.

Philips Viva Collection Airfryer (HD9623/31)
RRP: S$449

The TurboStar technology in the Philips Viva Collection Airfryer fries food using minimal oil and evenly cooks dishes.

Philips Viva Collection All-In-One Cooker (HD2137/72)
RRP: S$239

Slow-cook, pressure-cook and multi-cook all in one machine, with the Philips Viva Collection All-In-One Cooker’s intelligent cooking system.

Philips Daily Collection Mini Blender (HR2874/01)

Source: Philips. The Daily Collection Mini Blender.

RRP: S$79

Create healthy smoothies with the Philips Daily Collection Mini Blender. This multifunctional appliance has a powerful 350 watt motor and a multichopper, ensuring that everything blends smoothly. Comes with an On-the-Go bottle to enjoy blender beverages anywhere.


Philips VisaPure Advanced Home Facial Device (SC5370/10)
RRP: S$455

The Philips VisaPure Advanced skincare tool is a 3-in-1 multifunctional product that delivers a salon-like facial in less than five minutes with its three interchangeable heads – Deep Cleansing, Revitalizing Massage, and Fresh Eyes – to improve micro-circulation, absorption of skincare products and refresh tired eyes.

Source: Philips. PerfectCare Iron.

Philips PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron (GC9642/60)
RRP: S$799

Make ironing less of a chore with the PerfectCare Elite Steam Generator Iron’s OptimalTemp technology. The iron is ready for 2 hours of continuous ironing, and is always at the best temperature for clothing whether it is denim or silk.


Philips SmartPro Compact Robot Vacuum Cleaner (FC8776/01)
RRP: S$799

Source: Philips.  The Philips SmartPro Compact Robot Vacuum Cleaner.

The Philips SmartPro Compact Robot Vacuum Cleaner has a Smart Detection System that adapts to any environment to ensure a spotless home, even in hard-to-reach low spaces. The TriActive XL nozzle can also clean in double time by collecting more dust.

Source: Philips. The Philips PowerPro Aqua Vacuum Cleaner and Mopping System.

Philips PowerPro Aqua Vacuum Cleaner and Mopping System (FC6409/61)
RRP: S$699

The Philips PowerPro Aqua Vacuum Cleaner and Mopping System is a cordless 3-in-1 vacuum cleaner that delivers convenience and efficiency. Suitable for all hard floors and carpets, the device is equipped with TriActive Turbo Nozzle technology for high-performance vacuum cleaning.

Source: Philips. Philips Air Cleaner 2000 Series.

Philips Air Cleaner (AC2887/30)
RRP: S$599

The Philips Air Cleaner 2000 series features Aerasense technology, which offers reassurance that the air she breathes at home is clean. An advanced sensor accurately measures PM2.5 particles, which are so small that they can only be detected individually with an electron microscope, and indicates how clean the air is. The device comes with three automatic purification settings – a General mode, an Allergen mode, and a Bacteria and Virus mode.

Philips Air Cleaner (AC3256/30)
RRP: S$799

Give the gift of cleaner, more allergen-free air with the Philips Air Cleaner 3000 series, which can remove ultrafine particles like pollen and pet hair with its Vitashield Intelligent Purification System (IPS) and Aerasense technology.

Interested?

Philips products are available at leading electronics stores, major department stores and selected authorised dealers in Singapore. Philips Avent products are available at leading departmental stores, baby specialty shops and selected hospital pharmacies.

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Create a bouquet or floral crown this Mother's Day

Source: Bloem Facebook page. Mother's Day event to bring mother and
child together.

This year, Bloem Singapore is running a flower workshop where mother and child can each create a bouquet or floral crown and give it to the other. With the first session on May 13 at the Laurent Cafe nearly sold out, the company has decided to hold a second session at the halal I Am Cafe.

Each participant receives a Bloem's Limited Edition Tool Kit, Brunch Meal and the fresh floral components for making a bespoke hand bouquet and floral crown. All creations can be taken home. 

Sukri Kadola, Bloem's founder, explained that there is a clear segment of his clientele who are interested in participating at a halal eatery. "Doing business in Singapore is tricky - you want to be focused in your target market and to succeed you've got to have something to offer to your varied tastes and preferences of your customers," he said. "I am Cafe on Haji Lane is a halal establishment."

The Muslim community patronises Bloem mainly for bespoke flowers for wedding events, he said, whereas Bloem also maintains corporate accounts and caters to walk-in shoppers at the Heeren.

"I need to diversify and reach different markets, sometimes requiring me to repurpose my offerings and be sensitive to their requirements. If you make a small effort, you'll get noticed," he said.

Interested?

Event: Crown Her With Flowers

Date: May 14, 11am to 2pm

Venue: I Am Cafe at (at the corner of Haji Lane & North Bridge Rd), Level 2
Cost: S$140/person or S$280 for a mother-child couple. Mother-child couples pay S$270 if they register before 30 April. Limited to 10 pairs per workshop. Confirm reservations with a 50% downpayment.

Call Norin at +65 9424 7767 to register, or to enquire about the May 13 event

Shopee commits RM1 million to support mompreneurship

Shopee has committed RM1 million to empower Malaysian mothers from all walks of life to be business owners (mompreneurs).

As a first step, Shopee will be extending its Free Shipping Program to the month of July to encourage mompreneurs to expand their businesses. In addition, Shopee will be spending time, effort and funds on educating them about e-commerce via Shopee University, as well as online and offline marketing campaigns to help mompreneurs start selling on Shopee.

Launched in December 2015, Shopee is a mobile-first, customer-to-customer (C2C) e-commerce marketplace that empowers entrepreneurs, both individuals and businesses, to buy and sell safely and securely on mobile.

With over 1 million users in Malaysia, the company announced that since the launch of its Free Shipping Program in collaboration with Pos Malaysia, more than 20,000 sellers have signed up to date. A substantial number of sellers on this programme have seen an uptick of two to three times their daily orders while some have seen an increase of up to ten times.

Cocaby owner, Alya Essya, a Shopee mompreneur said, “Thanks to Shopee, I can take care of my babies while earning extra income. With the launch of the Shopee Free Shipping Program, my business has grown into the East Malaysian market and I was appointed to be the sole distributor of Holabebe.”

Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee said, “There are three barriers that mompreneurs face in starting their online businesses – high costs structure, insufficient knowledge on how to sell online and lack of marketing exposure. With the extension of our Free Shipping Program, expansion of Shopee University and increased marketing efforts, we aim to convert 10,000 mompreneurs to start selling on Shopee by the end of the year.”

Source: Shopee. Ho.

To kickstart this initiative, Shopee will be launching its Mighty Moms Challenge where a selected group of 20 mompreneurs will first be educated in Shopee University and then compete amongst themselves to be the top seller in Shopee. Cash prizes will be given to the winners to help them grow their business. In line with Shopee’s ongoing efforts to empower the community, participants in the Shopee Mighty Moms Challenge would include mompreneurs from the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), a non-profit organisation in Malaysia for women survivors of domestic violence and their children, helping them regain lives of safety and empowerment.

The Shopee Mighty Moms Challenge was announced at the inaugura lShopee Buka Puasa (iftar) get-together with media and partners end-June.

Ho added, “We are committed to empower entrepreneurs from all walks of life to do more. We hope that this collaboration with WAO can show that everyone and anyone can be an entrepreneur on Shopee and we will do our absolute best to provide the right support, education and funds to help you do so.”

Interested?

Shopee can be downloaded for free on all mobile platforms via Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post about the Shopee University session on the secrets of entrepreneurship

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Flowers the most popular gift for moms in Singapore

Gift Flowers Singapore's survey on how much Singaporeans intend to spend on their mothers this Mother's Day puts the budget at above S$20. The online florist is headquartered in Hong Kong and recently expanded into Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Over a third of the respondents surveyed said they would spend between S$20 and S$100 (38%) while 54% said they would spend between S$100 and S$200 on their mother. A minority (8%) said they would spend more than S$200.

Most will buy flowers

Flowers remain the most popular gift for Mother's Day, with 46% of respondents opting for them. This is closely followed by taking their mother out for a meal at 30%. Other popular gifts include jewellery (7%) and electronics (7%).

How consumers will shop

Almost eight in 10 (77%) of respondents said they would purchase gifts for their mothers online. Nearly half (46%) estimated they would spend between one and three hours shopping for Mother's Day presents this year. Another 14% said they would spend more than three hours shopping, and a third (30%) - either pressed for time or having already decided on the gift - said they would spend an hour or less.

The florist added that it is a myth that daughters will celebrate Mother's Day more often than sons. Sons will spend just as much on Mother's Day as the daughters, the survey revealed.

https://giftflowers.com.sg.

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Philips Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring service to be commercially implemented in West Sumatra

Source: Royal Philips.

Royal Philips has announced an agreement with the Sijunjung Regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia, for the full-scale commercial implementation - Philips’ first globally - of its Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring (MOM) service in the region.

This scalable smartphone-based digital health service is designed to identify mothers-to-be who are at high risk of pregnancy-related complications and help reduce maternal mortality rates. Expanding mobile monitoring coverage, it addresses both rural and urban needs. Philips works with PT Telkom, the largest telecommunication provider in Indonesia with a nationwide connectivity infrastructure, to ensure a robust and effective digital solution. The MOM telehealth service is planned to be introduced in other regions in Indonesia, India and Africa later this year.

The obstetrics monitoring solution enables midwives in remote locations to share vital measurements, observational data and mobile ultrasound images with obstetricians and gynecologists in the country’s larger hospitals and collaborate with them for improved decision making during pregnancy.  The service features two mobile phone apps. The first allows midwives to collect vital measurement data - e.g. weight, blood pressure, temperature - and sync it to the MOM web portal. The second lets doctors track this data and review a woman’s progress. Specialists at regional primary care centres can also access the data via a MOM web portal to monitor women’s conditions and identify high-risk pregnancies via a dashboard interface. Training and education are also provided as part of the service. 

“Indonesia, with 255 million people living on more than 900 islands, still struggles with one of the highest rates*  of maternal death in the world partly due to the lack of access to healthcare services,” said Jeroen Tas, CEO Healthcare Informatics, Solutions and Services at Philips. “With the roll-out of our mobile obstetrics monitoring solution in West Sumatra we are helping to give people access to skilled healthcare personnel and the right technology at the right time. It’s a clear example of how digital technologies can facilitate preventative care and have a tremendous impact on the quality of care.”

In a one-year pilot project in collaboration with the Bunda Medical Center in Padang, Indonesia that was announced earlier, Philips' Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring solution increased the early detection of high-risk pregnancies threefold and helped expectant mothers to receive the medical monitoring and treatment they needed for a safe delivery. The pilot had over 650 pregnancies within the programme. Not a single woman died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth through early monitoring and risk stratification.

“We are excited that West Sumatra is the first district in Indonesia to implement Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring,” said Health District Head Dr Edwin Suprayogi. “It is a challenge for many mothers in this district to travel from their home to the closest clinic, which means that high risk pregnancies are often not detected at an early stage. With the MOM programme, we aim to identify these women much faster so that they get access to the care they need. At the same time, the programme will also help us to track the effectiveness of individual healthcare workers so that we can improve their skills and further improve the quality of healthcare.”

The Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring solution is part of Philips’ strategy of providing connected care solutions that span locations and enable more people-focused integrated care, customised to address the local needs. 

Interested?

Download the Philips white paper Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring (MOM) as a model for community-based antenatal care delivery in a low-resource setting

Read the TechTrade Asia blog posts on Frost & Sullivan's recognition of Philips for MOM and Philips' connected lamp, a collaboration with Xiaomi

*World Health Organization (WHO) data on maternal death shows Indonesia recording 190 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2013, the third lowest results among ASEAN member states, despite Indonesia being the largest ASEAN economy. Specifically in West Sumatra, the maternal mortality rate is as high as 212 deaths per 100,000 live births, based on a survey by Andalas University in 2008 and published in the Health Ministry’s 2012 West Sumatra Health Profile. 

Procter & Gamble's 'Thank You Mom' campaign shows majority of Singaporeans are close to their moms

Source: P&G.

In a recent survey conducted by Procter & Gamble (P&G) as part of its Thank You, Mom campaign, results showed that 82% of Singaporeans believe that they have a “very close or close” relationship with their mothers.

The survey, which polled over 300 Singaporeans between 18 to 34 years of age, found that 62% of respondents would share selected details about their life with their mothers while 22% would “tell [my] mom everything”.

However, despite being close to their moms, only 5% of Singaporeans would say ‘I love you’ to show appreciation. Almost half (46%) would rather show affection by “giving her something she likes” and 29% would demonstrate this by “helping her with household chores”.

Madam Heng Aik Shian, Associate Director of Procter & Gamble, Singapore Country Sales & Asean e-Commerce said, “We have always placed significant emphasis on the importance of family and as a proud sponsor of Moms, the P&G Thank You, Mom campaign is driven by appreciation for the most important women in our lives."

P&G collaborated with local artistes and designers to create themed content in support of the Thank You, Mom campaign. These include the specially designed Thank You, Mom EZ-Link cards and voluntary work with Habitat for Humanity in the local community.

Source: P&G. The three EZ-Link card designs designed by Grace Ciao.

Grace Ciao, a Singapore fashion illustrator whose signature style involves integrating real flower petals into her illustrations, has designed a series of three EZ-Link cards themed around mothers and SG50 for the P&G Thank You, Mom campaign. To get these limited edition cards, shoppers at NTUC FairPrice simply have to spend S$30 on any participating P&G brand to redeem the cards from June 1 to July 31, 2015.

As part of SG50, P&G recently supported Habitat for Humanity Singapore’s Project HomeWorks to clean 50 homes in support of improving safety and sanitation in the homes of the elderly, sick and physically-challenged. Project HomeWorks aims to help the less fortunate in our society who are unable to clean their homes and as a result, live in unsanitary and unhealthy conditions. By mobilising volunteers in the community, this project seeks to ensure no one has to live in an unsafe or unhygienic environment.

Happy Mother's Day

Bosch Singapore promotion for Mother's Day covers wide range of premium appliances

Bosch has created a promotion for Mother’s Day that is available at all major departmental and home appliances stores across Singapore from now until 10 May 2015. Free gifts that go with selected product purchases are available for redemption from now until 5 June 2015.

According to consumer research by Euromonitor, over 50% of Singaporean women cook at home at least three to four times a week for their families. The brand is highlighting a number of kitchen aids that can simplify food preparation processes to save time and effort:

Source: Bosch. The Styline
Kitchen Machine.

Styline Kitchen Machine 

The Styline Kitchen Machine is a tried-and-tested classic among food processors, boasting a wide range of accessories including a patisserie set (beating whisk,
stirring whisk, kneading hook).

Other accessories include a continuous shredder with four
discs for shredding, grating and
cutting; a mixing attachment
and a citrus press. 

Normally priced at S$789, the Styline Kitchen Machine is available at a promotional price of S$599, and comes with a free WMF Breadbin and cooking class worth S$260.

Source: Bosch.
The MaxxiMUM
Kitchen Machine.

MaxxiMUM Kitchen Machine 

The Bosch MaxxiMUM is a premium machine for passionate bakers. With a full metal housing, the MaxxiMUM features user-friendly features such as 'easy pour' handles and a range of easy to use accessories. 

The 3D PlanetaryMixing accessory moves kneading hooks or whisks in three directions simultaneously for more productive mixing, while the 1.75 litre glass ThermoSafe blender, which comes with the MUMXL40G option, is both heat and cold resistant to handle the spectrum of recipes from hot soups to frozen fruit.

The MUMXL20T option usually costs S$1,499 and is now available for S$1,299 and the MUMXL40G option, which used to be S$1,699, is now available for S$1,399. This purchase also comes with a free WMF Breadbin and cooking class worth S$260.

Source: Bosch.
Free Standing Activewater
Dishwasher.

Bosch Free Standing Activewater Dishwasher 

The first Bosch dishwasher designed for the modern Asian family, the whisper-quiet Bosch Free Standing Activewater Dishwasher has a wok programme that is designed for heavily soiled woks and pots. Its glass protection technology washes valuable glassware and delicate china with special care to prevent glass corrosion. 

This dishwasher has a promotional price of S$999 (usual price S$1,399) and the purchase includes free gifts worth S$365: a year’s supply of Finish Tablet and Rinse Aid (12 boxes of Finish and four bottles of Rinse Aid), a chopstick holder, and a demonstration of the dishwasher. 

Water and energy-efficient, this dishwasher’s hygienePlus Option rinses dishes at extra high temperatures for maximum cleanliness.

Selected washers, dryers, gas hobs, and chimney hoods will come with discounts of up to S$1,300 during the Mother’s Day promotion.