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Author’s Blurb: If you’ve read enough of my articles on edutech startups, you’ll know by now that I wasn’t cut out for academia. I didn’t do too badly at it, but I was never excited about it (save for a few subjects in university). I choose not to remember my …

It’s not an understatement to say that ComfortDelGro Taxi is rolling with the times. Beyond ferrying passengers, ComfortDelGro has branched out to offer food and grocery delivery services in Singapore to keep up with the ever-changing demands. The firm announced today (June 2) that it has partnered with ALPS Pte …

With the circuit breaker officially over, Singapore is gradually reopening and Grab is anticipating that more commuters will be booking rides again. The ride-hailing company announced its new suite of safety measures called GrabProtect on 2 June, to lower the risk of infection between passengers and drivers. The new features …

Author’s Blurb: I’ve never seen a parang up close before, but I know that well crafted ones can be quite the beauty. Not to mention, they’re handy tools, particularly for whacking away at flora in the jungle or to cut down fruits in a kebun. Parangs are just not something …

Author’s Blurb: I’ve never properly budgeted for anything in my life. My way of saving is just to not spend, and I suppose I have rather good discipline over my financial habits. Even during the MCO, I haven’t been tempted to spend on wants to keep myself happy, I just …

A new digital office (SG Digital Office) announced on Sunday (May 31) will recruit 1,000 ambassadors by the end of June to help stallholders and seniors go online, embrace digital tools and increase their digital literacy and knowledge. The digital ambassadors will cover all 112 hawker centres and wet markets in …

Singapore micromobility startup Beam has raised US$ 26 million (about S$ 36.6 million) in its latest Series A funding round. The fundraise was led by Sequoia India — which was also Beam’s lead investor at seed stage in 2018 — and Hana Ventures. They are joined by other Asia Pacific …

While Swedish born interior designer Beata Heuman brings a streamlined Scandinavian sensibility to her interiors, it’s her playful irreverence that sets her apart. Perhaps it should come as no surprise after almost a decade of working for legendary British designer Nicky Haslam, known for his witty, worldly and well heeled interiors. …

As the government gradually eases the circuit breaker measures, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that Singaporeans would need to get used to a “new normal”, as returning to the previous state of affairs is not possible. After living in ‘lockdown’ and being confined to our own homes for …