This M’sian Startup’s RM1 Mil Funding Is Further Proof That “Low Cost, High Value” Works
ICYMI: Jho Hits New Low With Whale-Sized Exposé & It’s The Last Straw For Federal Territories
Uber In Talks To Acquire London-Based Deliveroo For “Several Billion Dollars”
Help Najib Pay His RM3.5 Million Bail—This Game Lets You Throw Diamonds At Him
Forget Wealth Managers, This Team Will Use Robots To Grow Investment Portfolios In M’sia
S’pore Property Marketplace Ohmyhome Raises S$4M – Eyes M’sia And Thailand Expansion
Not(e) Again – Samsung Sued By User As Galaxy Note 9 Bursts Into Flames In New York
This 23-Year-Old M’sian Gave Up A Scholarship And A Book Deal To Chase A “Crazy” Dream
The PlayStation Classic Drops 3 Dec: Comes Pre-Loaded With Games Like FFVII, Tekken 3
Meet The 21-Year-Old M’sian Fighting To Give OKU Models Their Chance In The Spotlight
There Could Be A ‘Grab For Flying Taxis’ In 2025 – Potential Routes Include Hospitals, MRT Stations
These Friends Started A Social Media Agency in Uni – Serves Clients Like Koka Noodles, Tsuta Ramen
Go-Jek Executives Said To Sell Company Stakes Amidst New Funding At US$10 Billion Valuation
Why Would myBurgerLab Leave Their Comfort Zone? Here’s What Their Co-Founder Had To Say.
How This M’sian Turned A Struggling Chap Fan Business Into A Thriving Steakhouse
Getting A New Phone? Circles.Life’s New No-Contract Plan Lets You Get One From Just $10
You Can Soon Transfer Funds Between E-Wallets With ‘FAST’: Grab And Razer Get On Board
Dear VC, Investors Love Me, But Who Do I Choose?
EDB Launches New Initiative To Send 1,300 S’pore Students For Overseas Startup Internships
These S’porean Musicians Have Worked With Megastars Like Andy Lau, But The Heartlands Are Their Stage
‘Razer Phone 2’ Rumoured To Drop Oct 2018 – Might Come With 512GB Storage, Snapdragon 845
Go-Jek’s Fighting Grab To Dominate SEA – To Raise US$2 Billion To Accelerate Regional Expansion
Car Rental Company Launches First-Ever Motorcycle-Sharing In S’pore – Rates Start At $0.50/Hr
This Brand Is Almost As Old As M’sia—Here Are 2 Methods They’re Using To Stay Relevant
ICYMI: Apple’s New iPhones May Cost A Fortune But Cheaper Fuel Might Help You Afford Them
The New Pocophone Could Make Me A Pro Mobile E-Sports Gamer If I Practice More
I Tried A Fashion Subscription Box For 1 Month, And Wore 9 Designer Outfits Worth S$1,820 For Just S$99
These M’sians Have Found Another Use For Blockchain—Making Sure Luxury Handbags Aren’t Fake
Not Just Cost Savings – This Is Why SMEs Should Also Be Signing Up For Business Mobile Plans
Apple’s New iPhone Will Cost Up To S$2,340 – Here’s What You’ll Get For The Price Tag
This M’sian Startup’s RM1 Mil Funding Is Further Proof That “Low Cost, High Value” Works
Yellow Porter have announced their success in acquiring RM1 million in a funding round led by Cradle Fund and plan to expand to the rest of SEA.
ICYMI: Jho Hits New Low With Whale-Sized Exposé & It’s The Last Straw For Federal Territories
This week, VP Malaysia shares their thoughts on the Billion Dollar Whale book, Samsung exploding again, voting age lowered to 18 and ban on plastic straws.
Uber In Talks To Acquire London-Based Deliveroo For “Several Billion Dollars”
Uber's offer to acquire Deliveroo would have to be considerably above the British food delivery firm's last valuation of more than US$2 billion.
Help Najib Pay His RM3.5 Million Bail—This Game Lets You Throw Diamonds At Him
Where Is Najib is a Whack A Mole style mobile game by Glassfire Games featuring Najib Razak, and uses the lens of satire to view the allegations on him.
Forget Wealth Managers, This Team Will Use Robots To Grow Investment Portfolios In M’sia
StashAway is an wealth management platform that uses robo-advisors to provide financial advice and make investments, launching soon in Malaysia.
S’pore Property Marketplace Ohmyhome Raises S$4M – Eyes M’sia And Thailand Expansion
Today, PropTech marketplace Ohmyhome announced that they have just raised S$4 million Series A funding, led by Golden Equator Capital.
Not(e) Again – Samsung Sued By User As Galaxy Note 9 Bursts Into Flames In New York
The Galaxy Note 9 allegedly started making a "screeching sound" and emitting "thick smoke" while in the user's bag.
This 23-Year-Old M’sian Gave Up A Scholarship And A Book Deal To Chase A “Crazy” Dream
The Phoenix Perspective by Eibhlin Lim is a book filled with life experiences of entrepreneurs around the globe and their lessons learned.
The PlayStation Classic Drops 3 Dec: Comes Pre-Loaded With Games Like FFVII, Tekken 3
Today, Sony announced that it will release the PlayStation Classic in Singapore on 3 Dec, 2018 at an SRP of S$139. It will come preloaded with 20 games.
Meet The 21-Year-Old M’sian Fighting To Give OKU Models Their Chance In The Spotlight
Project DON is a talent management agency that helps differently-abled individuals get opportunities in modelling, acting, and similar fields.
There Could Be A ‘Grab For Flying Taxis’ In 2025 – Potential Routes Include Hospitals, MRT Stations
American manufacturer Bell Helicopter has set its sights on Singapore's skies, and is looking to launch an 'air taxi' service by 2025.
These Friends Started A Social Media Agency in Uni – Serves Clients Like Koka Noodles, Tsuta Ramen
Founded in August 2017 by two enterprising millennials, Hashbrown Media is a social media agency that serves Tsuta Ramen, Koka Noodles, F.EAST, and more.
The PlayStation Classic Drops 3 Dec: Comes Pre-Loaded With Games Like FFVII, Tekken 3
Today, Sony announced that it will release the PlayStation Classic in Singapore on 3 Dec, 2018 at an SRP of S$139. It will come preloaded with 20 games.
There Could Be A ‘Grab For Flying Taxis’ In 2025 – Potential Routes Include Hospitals, MRT Stations
American manufacturer Bell Helicopter has set its sights on Singapore's skies, and is looking to launch an 'air taxi' service by 2025.
These Friends Started A Social Media Agency in Uni – Serves Clients Like Koka Noodles, Tsuta Ramen
Founded in August 2017 by two enterprising millennials, Hashbrown Media is a social media agency that serves Tsuta Ramen, Koka Noodles, F.EAST, and more.
Go-Jek Executives Said To Sell Company Stakes Amidst New Funding At US$10 Billion Valuation
Go-Jek is reportedly seeking to raise US$2 billion at an undisclosed valuation, and the deal is expected to close within few weeks.
Getting A New Phone? Circles.Life’s New No-Contract Plan Lets You Get One From Just $10
Circles.Life launches a new 24-month, no-contract plan that lets customers get a phone from $10 onwards, upfront. The plan goes for $65 per month.
You Can Soon Transfer Funds Between E-Wallets With ‘FAST’: Grab And Razer Get On Board
The interbank transfer system, FAST, will extend beyond banks to other fintech players, such as Grab, Razer and Liquid Group.
EDB Launches New Initiative To Send 1,300 S’pore Students For Overseas Startup Internships
The academy will facilitate overseas internships in 17 cities for more than 1,300 students from the autonomous universities over the next few years.
These S’porean Musicians Have Worked With Megastars Like Andy Lau, But The Heartlands Are Their Stage
They call themselves 'The ETC', as they believe they're just ordinary people sharing the joy of music with others.
‘Razer Phone 2’ Rumoured To Drop Oct 2018 – Might Come With 512GB Storage, Snapdragon 845
Renowned gaming hardware maker, Razer, is rumoured to drop its second generation Razer Phone. Details of the new phone has been leaked.
Go-Jek’s Fighting Grab To Dominate SEA – To Raise US$2 Billion To Accelerate Regional Expansion
It's unclear who will be participating in this round, but Go-Jek's existing investors include Tencent Holdings, Temasek Holdings and Warburg Pincus.
Car Rental Company Launches First-Ever Motorcycle-Sharing In S’pore – Rates Start At $0.50/Hr
Singapore car rental company Tribecar launched a motorcycle-sharing service that lets customers rent motorbikes from just $0.50 per hour.
I Tried A Fashion Subscription Box For 1 Month, And Wore 9 Designer Outfits Worth S$1,820 For Just S$99
Style Theory is a fashion-based subscription startup in Singapore that lets you rent unlimited designer clothing at $99 for the first month.
This M’sian Startup’s RM1 Mil Funding Is Further Proof That “Low Cost, High Value” Works
Yellow Porter have announced their success in acquiring RM1 million in a funding round led by Cradle Fund and plan to expand to the rest of SEA.
ICYMI: Jho Hits New Low With Whale-Sized Exposé & It’s The Last Straw For Federal Territories
This week, VP Malaysia shares their thoughts on the Billion Dollar Whale book, Samsung exploding again, voting age lowered to 18 and ban on plastic straws.
Help Najib Pay His RM3.5 Million Bail—This Game Lets You Throw Diamonds At Him
Where Is Najib is a Whack A Mole style mobile game by Glassfire Games featuring Najib Razak, and uses the lens of satire to view the allegations on him.
Forget Wealth Managers, This Team Will Use Robots To Grow Investment Portfolios In M’sia
StashAway is an wealth management platform that uses robo-advisors to provide financial advice and make investments, launching soon in Malaysia.
This 23-Year-Old M’sian Gave Up A Scholarship And A Book Deal To Chase A “Crazy” Dream
The Phoenix Perspective by Eibhlin Lim is a book filled with life experiences of entrepreneurs around the globe and their lessons learned.
Meet The 21-Year-Old M’sian Fighting To Give OKU Models Their Chance In The Spotlight
Project DON is a talent management agency that helps differently-abled individuals get opportunities in modelling, acting, and similar fields.
Go-Jek Executives Said To Sell Company Stakes Amidst New Funding At US$10 Billion Valuation
Go-Jek is reportedly seeking to raise US$2 billion at an undisclosed valuation, and the deal is expected to close within few weeks.
Why Would myBurgerLab Leave Their Comfort Zone? Here’s What Their Co-Founder Had To Say.
Hear from the co-founder of myBurgerLab, Renyi and how he came up with the idea to start My Pizza Lab and My Boba Lab with a bunch of his foodie friends.
How This M’sian Turned A Struggling Chap Fan Business Into A Thriving Steakhouse
Grub by Ahong is a popular western restaurant in Section 17, PJ. We interview the chef and business owner who tells us the story of his F&B venture.
Dear VC, Investors Love Me, But Who Do I Choose?
In Dear VC #4, James Digby of 3B Ventures gives advice on choosing investors and what to do if you're a social enterprise in need of funding.
Go-Jek’s Fighting Grab To Dominate SEA – To Raise US$2 Billion To Accelerate Regional Expansion
It's unclear who will be participating in this round, but Go-Jek's existing investors include Tencent Holdings, Temasek Holdings and Warburg Pincus.
This Brand Is Almost As Old As M’sia—Here Are 2 Methods They’re Using To Stay Relevant
Sissons Paints has been around for over 59 years in Malaysia. Recently, they've been involved in a lot of projects to modernise the brand.
Asia Is The World’s Largest Ride-Hailing Market With Over 70% Share – Grab Dominates SEA
Singapore-headquartered O2O company Grab has ambitiously ridden into eight countries, including emerging markets like Cambodia and Myanmar.
More Tech Jobs For Filipinos As PH Gov’t Invests US$100M To Build ‘Crypto Valley Of Asia’
This new facility is in line with the government's vision to foster a fintech ecosystem and attract international blockchain companies to set up shop in PH.
Retail, Not Remittances, Will Define Cryptocurrency In The Philippines
Many Filipinos believe that the most important application of cryptocurrency will be remittances, but they’re wrong.
Grab PH Denies Micab’s 29,000 Phantom Booking Allegations – Claims They Have “Malicious Intent”
Based on their internal investigations, Grab Philippines siad that "Eddie Ybañez's allegations are untrue and appears to have malicious intent".
PH’s Micab Saw 15,000 “Phantom Bookings” In June – Evidence Allegedly Points To Grab (Again)
Micab has been a target of a massive phantom booking spree in their app this past June, and its internal investigation point to ride-sharing rival Grab.
Grab PH Fined Php 10 Million For Overcharging Users – Insists Php 2/Minute Travel Fee Is “Legal”
The LTFRB imposed a P10-million fine on Grab Philippines for charging its passengers an additional P2 per minute on top of its approved fees.
Grab Launches GrabAssistant In Manila – Drivers Double As Personal Shoppers From Just Php 99
Grab drivers – who are enlisted from the firm’s GrabExpress same-day delivery service – can buy and deliver goods of up to 1,000 pesos.
From Deliveries To Cleaning, This App Will Run Your Errands For You At Only Php49/Half Hour
MyKuya is a mobile app that matches you with nearby 'kuyas' and 'ates' who can run your errands such as buying coffee and washing the dishes on-demand.
PH Billionaire And HK Fintech Company Team Up To Loan $$$ To Filipinos Without Bank Accounts
John Gokongwei has a hand in mobile application Cashalo,an online lending platform for Filipinos to get loans without going through the bank.
This Startup Organizes Mystery Road Trips So You Can Explore Underrated Destinations In The Philippines
The travel startup started off as a passion project between two friends – Gallegos and Jeffrey Patrick Lui – before it was officially launched as a business in 2016.
How Selling Wine Online Got This PH Startup Over US$1 Mil In Valuation
Winery Philippines sources wines from across the globe to find cheaper options without sacrificing quality, and recently raised funds, putting the company's value at seven figures USD. It was founded by Chris Urbano.
5 Incubators & Accelerators To Help Filipino Startups Build Their Ideas
Incubators and accelrators play an important role in growing the startup scene in Philippines. This is a list of Filipino accelerators that want disruptive and game-chaging ideas.
“I Blame Myself” – Didi CEO’s Memo To Staff On Recent Passenger Murders
In an internal company-wide memo, Didi founder Cheng Wei expressed deep remorse over the recent passenger murders while using their carpooling service.
Alibaba’s Jack Ma To Retire From His US$420B Empire In Sep 2019 – CEO Zhang To Step Up As Chairman
Jack Ma, 54, will continue to mentor senior management as part of an advisory board called the "Alibaba Partnership".
Asia Is The World’s Largest Ride-Hailing Market With Over 70% Share – Grab Dominates SEA
Singapore-headquartered O2O company Grab has ambitiously ridden into eight countries, including emerging markets like Cambodia and Myanmar.
China’s Sleazy Hotel Room-Sharing Service Shui Shui Has Disappeared From App Stores Again
Will you dare to share your room with a complete stranger? A Chinese service similar to Couchsurfing has gone offline again.
Chinese Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Completely Halts Carpooling After Second Murder In 3 Months
Didi reportedly failed to investigate into an earlier complaint against the accused driver who committed the second murder.
Google Plans To Return To China, But Will It Thrive There Under Censorships?
The company was reportedly making efforts to introduce a censored search engine to come back to a lucrative market that Google once decided to quit.
Grab Moves Into Healthcare: Partners China’s Ping An Good Doctor To Offer In-App Medical Services In SEA
This partnership will offer online medical services such as AI-assisted online medical consultations, medicine delivery, and appointment bookings.
Bike-Sharing Firm Ofo Facing Cashflow Issues – Rumoured To Be Acquired By Didi For US$3 Billion
Didi restarted the acquisition talk earlier this month, and it is reportedly coming back with a lower price for every negotiation.
Young Chinese Upstart Douyin Could Be The Solution In Alibaba’s War With Tencent
Some industry insiders believe that Alibaba will stand to benefit should it acquire Douyin - here's why it would make a good fit for the company.
Grab’s Anthony Tan Shares How He Feels About China, The Government, And Superapps
Grab’s ‘everyday superapp’ vision is a reality in the making as the O2O firm unifies Southeast Asia.
China’s Meituan To Take On WeChat – Now This Tencent-Backed “Super App” Is Worth US$30B
Once known as the Chinese equivalents of Groupon and Yelp, Meituan and Dianping merged in 2015 to become a super-platform for services.
Ex-Foreign Minister George Yeo To Be Independent Director Of China’s US$15B Startup Pinduoduo
The Shanghai-based e-commerce firm trusts that Yeo will be able to provide professional advice to the company regarding platform governance.
