Startup founders, take note: Industry experts reveal investor-attracting strategies
Southeast Asia’s startup scene is booming. Tech startups in the region are slated to be valued at US$1 trillion by 2025, and Singapore is the key driving force behind this boom. Dubbed “the Silicon Valley of Asia”, Singapore is one of the fastest growing startup communities in the world, with over 4,000 tech startups housed […]
SM Tharman confirms candidacy for S’pore’s upcoming presidential elections
Singapore is gearing up for a significant milestone in its democratic process as the nation prepares for the upcoming presidential elections. Amidst mounting anticipation, former Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has officially declared his candidacy, making him a formidable contender in the race for the nation’s highest office. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister […]
Cash flooding S’pore forced DBS to lend MAS S$30 billion as banks run out of investment ideas
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Here’s some good news for borrowers. According to the latest report by Bloomberg, banks in Singapore are so flushed with cash from deposits pouring into the city-state that they no longer know what to do with it. This forced the country’s largest bank, DBS, to offload […]
This Johorian engineer has created a local version of Tide Pods that’s also eco-friendlier
When I was studying abroad and living in college dorms, Tide Pods were my saviour. Its compact and 3-in-1 nature meant that I didn’t have to lug bottles of detergent and softener when doing my laundry in the basement. For those who have never heard of it, Tide Pods are a brand of 3-in-1 laundry […]
How Econsave grew from a sundry shop to a nationwide chain that rivals names like Mydin
When talking about neighbourhood grocery stores, there are usually a few stores that come to my mind, such as 99 Speedmart, Giant, and Lotus’s. But in the list is another established yet lesser talked about store that was made for the people—Econsave. A quick look at its start Before there was Econsave, there was Rong […]
ZUS Coffee’s COO spills the beans on how the local chain expanded to 225 outlets in 4 yrs
For many of us including myself, coffee has turned from a luxury to an everyday necessity. In my teenage years, a decent cup of coffee could only be found at either a big international coffee chain or at one of your favourite neighbourhood cafes. However, in recent times, local chains have exploded onto the scene, […]
