Little Nonya’s Cookies is a small side hustle that founder Anthony Tan started during his university days 14 years ago. Together with his mum, they baked pineapple tarts and other goodies out of their home kitchen during the Chinese New Year period. Their customers were mostly made up of family …
Read More »S’pore Electric Car-Sharing Firm BlueSG Reportedly In Talks To Be Sold To Goldbell Group
Launched in December 2017, BlueSG claims to be the world’s second largest electric car-sharing service. As of December last year, BlueSG has a fleet of 667 shared electric Bluecar vehicles and 1,487 charging stations that is spread across 374 locations in Singapore. The Straits Times reported today (Feb 1) that …
Read More »This M’sian Startup Helps Rental Sites Offer A Smoother & More Secure Experience To Users
The culture of renting goods or a service is arguably more popular in Western countries than it is in Malaysia, as shared commerce isn’t as widely accepted by the older generations here yet. When Huzaifah, Emir, and Hazim were studying abroad in Canada, they found that anyone could rent almost …
Read More »Tell Them Your Brand Identity And This M’sian Startup Will Customise A Scent For It
A whiff of lavender carries me to a relaxing spa where I first got a facial, while the Chinese feng you jing oil takes me back on a winding drive up to Genting. Distinct scents can transport me to an exact moment where I first encountered it. The sense of …
Read More »How Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Grew From A Humble Pushcart Stall To A Chain Of 13 Outlets In S’pore
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh started out as a pushcart stall along Johore Road in Singapore back in 1969. Founded by Yeo Eng Song, the stall serves bowls of peppery bak kut teh. Other items on the menu included pork rib, pig tail, liver, kidney soup and braised pig’s trotters. …
Read More »S’pore’s Biggest Taxi Firm ComfortDelGro To Trial Ride-Hailing Service On Feb 4
Singapore taxi operator ComfortDelGro announced yesterday (Jan 28) that that it is adding 25 private-hire cars to its fleet as part of a ride-hailing trial. These cars are not allowed to do street hires, but will be available for booking from February 4. This means that ComfortDelGro users can choose …
Read More »This New Car-Sharing Service In S’pore Offers Vehicle Rentals From As Low As $1 Per Hour
New car-sharing service Shariot was launched last October, with an aim to provide affordable car-sharing services for Singaporeans. It targets local heartlanders, offering short-term vehicle rentals from as low as S$ 1 per hour. “We understand that owning a car in Singapore is a luxury that comes with long-term commitments,” …
Read More »From Home Kitchen To Global Stores: How This S’pore-Based Vegan Ice Cream Brand Raised $1M
Going vegan no longer means having to give up all your favourite sweet treats and desserts. While many F&B establishments have taken to adding vegan dessert options to their menus, specialty stores selling vegan treats are also gradually popping up around the island. One of such stores is Kind Kones, …
Read More »[Review] Is The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Really This Good Or Am I Just Easily Impressed?
Over the past few days of trying out the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, I must say I’m quite impressed. My last experience with a Samsung phone was the Galaxy Z Fold 2, which I had a blast using too. This time, while the phone’s a little smaller, it still packs …
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