Andre Menezes first tried plant-based food in 2017 in Singapore, when he was getting his teeth into the famous plant-based vegetarian “meat” burger by Impossible Foods. That was a bite to remember, he told KrASIA. As a meat-eater, he was highly impressed not only by the crunchy, savoury flavour of the …
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Having used the Samsung Galaxy S20 for a while now, I did get a bit of a surprise when I took the new A72 out of its box and saw the size difference. Yes, the A72 has a 6.7-inch display, just 0.1 inches smaller than that of the S21 Ultra’s. …
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Since the MCO in 2020, the government has launched multiple initiatives to help individuals and businesses cope with their financial burdens. Here, we’ve narrowed down a list of reliefs for SMEs that are currently available or open for applications in 2021, based on information we had. They were announced under …
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Grab co-founders Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling first met each other when they were pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School. Back in their home country of Malaysia, taxis were not a preferred choice of transportation. Securing a taxi was difficult, and many overseas travelers would often complain about …
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Huawei has just launched its newest mid-range tablet, the Huawei MatePad 10.4 which looks premium thanks to its Midnight Grey matte yet reflective surface. With 4 speakers—2 each on its short sides—you’ll also find the power button, volume rocker, and a USB-C port on its thin 7.5mm sides. Call me …
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Chain discount store Don Don Donki (better known by the name Don Quijote in Japan) has finally opened its doors in Lot 10, Bukit Bintang 9 months after its Malaysian launch was first announced. Its very first outlet here spans 3 floors, selling a variety of imported yet affordable Japanese …
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Prime Minister YB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recently announced the PEMERKASA (Program Strategik Memperkasa Rakyat dan Ekonomi) programme, a stimulus package for the nation targeting vulnerable groups and economic sectors that were hit hard by the pandemic. PEMERKASA has an allocation of RM20 billion, with a new fiscal injection of …
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Singapore-based Gushcloud International announced today (March 18) that it has acquired esports talents company DIVINITY’s contracts as part of its strategy to solidify its presence in the esports industry. Previously, Gushcloud International invested in Japan-based esports management agency, Relation X. As part of this acquisition deal, Gushcloud will become the …
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Malaysian grocery mobile app Jocom has announced a successful listing of part of its share capital on Singapore’s first regulated private securities exchange, 1exchange (1X), raising aggregate proceeds of S$ 5.6 million (over RM17.1 million). Editor’s Note: Information in the above paragraph has been edited to reflect factual accuracy. These …
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