Miss Universe Malaysia unveils NFT collection, plans to use them as a voting mechanism
During a joint press conference on May 19 that Vulcan Post attended, NFT Pangolin and Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) introduced their collaborative series of NFTs, made in the likeness of the 15 Miss Universe Malaysia finalists. Held in Vogue Lounge, Datin Elaine Daly, MUMO’s National Director, was present alongside Mohamad Johan Nasir, Business Development […]
A look at the rise of telehealth startups in S’pore – will it stay in the post-pandemic era?
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has placed the healthcare system in Singapore (and other parts of the world) under severe pressure. Following the outbreak of the pandemic, many startups focusing on telemedicine have sprung up to take on the challenge of innovating the way healthcare services can be provided to patients. In general, telemedicine […]
10 yrs into renting cheaper, mix-&-match wedding décor, this M’sian biz isn’t slowing down
When it comes to setting up an event like a wedding, one of the bigger priorities on most people’s minds would be the venue. After settling on a venue, they then have to set the scene, and that’s where props come in. They can range from extravagant floral arrangements to vintage table centrepieces to suit […]
Tech giants to social enterprises: How they use tech to better lives, even for seniors and PwDs
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Singapore’s digitalisation efforts, and also expanded the ways in which Singaporeans can be empowered by digital technologies. Supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Digital for Life is a national movement that aims to galvanise the community to help Singaporeans embrace digital as a lifelong pursuit, and use digital […]
Founder to fraudster: 9 startup tips I learnt from a TV show on Elizabeth Holmes’ downfall
When I watched Inventing Anna on Netflix earlier this year, I was enthralled, to say the least. There’s something about watching fraudsters (especially ones based on real-life) rise and fall that is so entertaining. Plus, more often than not, the drama and personality that fills the screen are a lot more captivating than most reality […]
The good, the bad, the ugly of Sea: Shopee’s revenue doubles but cash cow Garena hits a wall
Does anybody know what to make of Sea Ltd anymore? Between growing revenues, particularly for its e-commerce arm, falling bookings for its moneymaker Garena, and a promising surge in digital financial services, it seems to me that nobody really knows which part of the business to focus on in judging the future of the company. […]
