“I used to experience and tolerate really bad cramps and PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) for years,” said Laurel Lua, founder of The Scarlet Company. She’s not alone however. Apparently, four in every five women experience menstrual discomfort during their periods. However, it seems that this discomfort has gotten worse during the …
Read More »Netflix Releasing Phua Chu Kang, Ilo Ilo And 100 Other S’pore Films For National Day
National Day is just around the corner. To celebrate this, Netflix has just announced a lineup of more than 100 local TV shows and movies. Spend the long National Day weekend bingeing on Singapore-made films like the critically acclaimed Ilo Ilo, I Not Stupid and Money No Enough. Fans of …
Read More »This S’pore Startup Is Bringing In The Dough By Turning Unsold Bread Into Beer
Co-founder and CEO of CRUST, Travin Singh, 29, realised that the preservation of bread is the oldest form of making beer whilst researching on the origins of the beverage. “Bread is one of the main ingredients people waste worldwide,” Travin said in an interview with Vulcan Post. In Singapore, it …
Read More »A “Natural Disaster”: Teo Heng KTV To Close 7 S’pore Outlets But Founder Plans To Raise $1M
Karaoke outlets and other entertainment venues in Singapore have been forced to close down since end March following the government’s COVID-19 advisory. It’s been an undoubtedly difficult time for these businesses as the cease in operations meant no income while still having to bear overhead costs. The toughest hurdle is …
Read More »Tesla Is Quietly Hiring In S’pore – Does This Signal A Launch Here?
Just two days ago, electric vehicle and alternative energy company Tesla listed five roles based in Singapore. Here are the roles available: Service Advisor Service Manager Vehicle Readiness Specialist Parts Advisor Vehicle Service Technician A quick search on networking site Linkedin shows that Tesla is “actively recruiting” for five roles …
Read More »This S’pore Startup’s Lab-Grown Breast Milk Is Disrupting The US$2.6B Infant Formula Industry
The instant formula industry is projected to more than double from US$ 2.66 billion (S$ 3.69 billion), to US$ 5.07 billion (S$ 7.03 billion) by 2026. And this growth isn’t set to stop anytime soon. Dietary practices and increased awareness of infant development needs have led to upgrades in the …
Read More »TPG Second Telco In S’pore To Offer Mobile Plan For Seniors: 20GB Data For $5/Month
Following in M1’s footsteps, Singapore telco TPG is also releasing a Seniors Go Digital mobile plan in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Last month, M1 launched two new plans called the Seniors Go Digital and Mobile Access for Seniors to support the seniors and encourage them to …
Read More »This New Portal Lets You Browse Available Grants And Over 500 FinTech Jobs In S’pore
The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) launched today a Grants and Jobs Portal. The portal currently has over 500 job postings and will enable job seekers to access the latest job vacancies, available grants, relevant training opportunities and latest news within the FinTech sector. SFA has also collaborated with organisations, including …
Read More »How S’pore Fitness Studios Are ‘Working Out’ Their Game Plan As They Adapt To The New Normal
With Covid-19 disrupting the sport and recreation landscape in Singapore, fitness studios have had to implement alternative business models to stay afloat. Fitness and boxing studio Boom Singapore launched online workouts with free sessions on Instagram Live. Haus Athletics also capitalised on Instagram as a platform to post free 15-minute …
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