Kampungs, or villages, have long ceased to be the primary type of accommodation in Singapore. A ‘kampung’ is a Malay term for a traditional village — a clustered community with a population of a few hundreds. Today, this is similar to a Housing Development Board (HDB) estate, where most Singaporeans …
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There’s a popular bakery in Chinatown that sells dairy-free, diamond-shaped egg tarts in pretty, brightly-coloured packaging. Ana Fong, the bakery’s 4th-generation successor and General Manager, wants you to know that the brand has a name: Tong Heng. This 100-year-old Cantonese pastry has been making the rounds on Singapore’s food-crazed scene. …
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Growing up with a family of hairdressers, Vincent noticed one thing: almost every hairstylist aspired to be their own boss someday. But being a good beautician and a good entrepreneur are two completely different things. While stylists can thrive in their craft, handling the business side of things can be …
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A sad story about the struggles of an elderly cleaner who earns only S$ 20/day has gone viral on social media, racking up about 20,000 shares. Netizen Meng Shuen Koh had shared his encounter with the old lady on Facebook on July 27, though the post has since been taken …
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Editor’s Update: The figure in the title includes both countries and dependent territories. The startup in question is IX Telecom, founded by Noor Mohd Helmi Nong Hadzmi and Mohd Amzari Tajudeen. The pair met back in Multimedia University (MMU) where they were just roommates with an entrepreneurial spirit. Helmi understood …
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When it comes to sensitive healthcare services, the typical consumer experience is inconvenient, expensive and uncomfortable. To get a birth control pill, you first need a prescription from a doctor. This means you would have to schedule a consultation, deal with long waiting times at the clinic, and then make …
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Karana’s on a mission to change even meat eaters’ palates by creating deceptively scrumptious plant-based substitutes. This Singapore-based foodtech startup is Asia’s first whole-plant based meat company, which creates pulled pork substitutes from an unlikely source: jackfruit. Karana’s whole-plant pork is available shredded or minced, and it’s also catered for …
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When it comes to ride-sharing in Southeast Asia, Grab and Gojek are the names that first come to mind. However, while Grab and Gojek are busily expanding their business empires across the region, there are other players that are carving out their own corners in this sector. Singapore-based Ryde Technologies …
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VB Transform Watch every session from the AI event of the year On-Demand Watch Now Over the past couple of months, systemic issues of racial injustice have elevated to a deserved level of priority in society broadly, and within the VC industry as well. As a Black man in America, …
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