As a Bornean (Sarawakian, specifically) myself, I’m always proud to learn and write about Bornean entrepreneurship. But I’ve been living in Selangor for almost a decade now, and a lot of my work is centred on West Malaysia. Thus, I have very little knowledge on what the Sarawakian and Sabahan startup ecosystem is like, or who the players...
Catalist-listed coffeeshop operator Kimly said in a Singapore Exchange filing today (May 11) that it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Tenderfresh founders Soh Chun King, Koh Siew Tin and Chew Kian Ho. It is acquiring a 75 per cent stake in home-grown food business Tenderfresh for S$54 million as part of its efforts to expand its...
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed the opportunities that lie in Singapore’s e-commerce sector. Most retailers have realised that going digital is one of the best ways to reach their customer base, and have developed an e-commerce strategy. Singapore and the world has seen an e-commerce boom, with consumers purchasing everything from groceries to household appliances online. According to Statista,...
Qatar Airways has set a new record of operating the world’s first fully vaccinated flight and as per reports, QR 6421 flight carried all passengers who are fully vaccinated along with crew members who are all vaccinated against covid-19. The flight departed from Hamad International Airport and while onboard, the crew members demonstrated the highest The post...
German biotechnology firm BioNTech announced today (May 10) that it will set up a regional headquarters in Singapore. The new Singapore headquarters will also feature a fully integrated mRNA manufacturing facility, and is supported by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB). Ths move is part of the nation’s strategy to grow the biopharmaceutical industry here, and EBD chairman Beh Swan...
For founder of cryptocurrency high yield savings account Hodlnaut, Zhu Juntao had always been fascinated with how the financial systems work. A graduate from the Singapore Management University, Jun Tao joined Credit Suisse’s derivatives desk for three years before coming across cryptocurrency in 2017. “I bought my first bitcoin back in 2015, and started doing spot arbitrages across...
Would you buy a second-hand phone? What if I told you that it’s completely refurbished, meaning that it’s been cleaned, tested against defects, and perfectly suitable for sale at up to 70% of its original price? That’s what Reebelo is trying to do. Originally launched in Singapore in 2019, the company has now expanded its services to Australia,...
The government’s Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) was created with the objective to transform Malaysia into a digitally-driven, high income nation and a regional leader in the digital economy. A digital economy is defined as economic and social activities that involve the production and use of digital technology by individuals, businesses, and government. Previously, we’ve mentioned their plans...
Growing up, Josiah Jeremy never thought of running his own business. He had worked in a corporate company for the past five years and finally took a leap of faith out of his comfort zone to create his own durian brand. “I’m glad I did it because I am passionate about it,” said the 32-year-old. Josiah founded Golden Moments back...
When you want to buy sex toys, where do you usually go to? Seedy sex toy shops in the hidden alleys of Geylang? Or online sex stores offering an array of confusing products with expensive price tags that make you hesitant to purchase before trying? Noting these concerns, Peder Wikstrom and Mattias Hulting from Sweden aim to break...
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