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It’s Business, but Not As Usual

Could ‘virtual events’ protect startup events from COVID-19 cancellations? First came the masks, then the quarantine, and now, self-isolation and work-from-home measures. In the three months since news broke of the first COVID-19 case, the global pandemic has sent communities and organizations into a safety scramble. India-based startup Vumonic, for instance, shifted their entire team […]

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Could ‘virtual events’ protect startup events from COVID-19 cancellations? First came the masks, then the quarantine, and now, self-isolation and work-from-home measures. In the three months since news broke of the first COVID-19 case, the global pandemic has sent communities and organizations into a safety scramble. India-based startup Vumonic, for instance, shifted their entire team

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Top 10 Productivity Apps for Working From Home

Getting work done outside of the office can become easier with these productivity tools The novel coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 168,000 people across the globe, with more than 6,600 deaths recorded worldwide (World Health Organization). As part of the efforts to curb the spread of this global pandemic, thousands of employees have been

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Getting work done outside of the office can become easier with these productivity tools The novel coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 168,000 people across the globe, with more than 6,600 deaths recorded worldwide (World Health Organization). As part of the efforts to curb the spread of this global pandemic, thousands of employees have been

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Impossible Foods Raises US$500m Series F

The spotlight is on plant-based meat Plant-based meat and cheese startup Impossible Foods has raised close to US$500 million in a Series F round which closed late last week, the company disclosed in a statement on March 17. The round was led by new investor Mirae Asset Global Investments, and included existing investors Khosla Ventures,

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The spotlight is on plant-based meat Plant-based meat and cheese startup Impossible Foods has raised close to US$500 million in a Series F round which closed late last week, the company disclosed in a statement on March 17. The round was led by new investor Mirae Asset Global Investments, and included existing investors Khosla Ventures,

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Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru

By Jasmine Chan Unleashing the skepticism within Widely considered to be the most high-profile life coach today, there’s no escaping the name ‘Tony Robbins’ when browsing the self-help aisle. Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru gives an inside look at his seminar, ‘Date With Destiny,’ which took place in Florida in 2014. Over 2,500

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By Jasmine Chan Unleashing the skepticism within Widely considered to be the most high-profile life coach today, there’s no escaping the name ‘Tony Robbins’ when browsing the self-help aisle. Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru gives an inside look at his seminar, ‘Date With Destiny,’ which took place in Florida in 2014. Over 2,500

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Relena Sei Joins Jumpstart Media as CEO

Relena Sei Joins Jumpstart Media as CEO

Relena Sei has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Jumpstart Media Limited, with a mission to “connect teams, ideas and innovation across borders.”  Sei, who has a degree in Politics, Business and Sociology from New York University and a Juris Doctor Degree from Harvard Law School, will take up the reins of the company

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Relena Sei has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Jumpstart Media Limited, with a mission to “connect teams, ideas and innovation across borders.”  Sei, who has a degree in Politics, Business and Sociology from New York University and a Juris Doctor Degree from Harvard Law School, will take up the reins of the company

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Hmlet continues rapid Singapore expansion with launch of new properties in Tiong Bahru

Hmlet continues rapid Singapore expansion with launch of new properties in Tiong Bahru

Hmlet, Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing co-living company has signed a collection of heritage properties in the iconic Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. With some units already launched on the Hmlet platform, the 80 room-strong series of walk-up apartments and loft conversions brings the number of Hmlet properties in Singapore to 48 and the portfolio of rooms to more than

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Hmlet, Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing co-living company has signed a collection of heritage properties in the iconic Tiong Bahru neighbourhood. With some units already launched on the Hmlet platform, the 80 room-strong series of walk-up apartments and loft conversions brings the number of Hmlet properties in Singapore to 48 and the portfolio of rooms to more than

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JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition To Be Held Online

Viewers from around the world invited to tune in with registration link   Few aspects of the startup world attract as much attention, enjoyment, and interest as startup pitch competitions. With high stakes that often include prize money, investment, or just unbeatable bragging rights, everyone wants to know who will win.   The Global Pitch

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Viewers from around the world invited to tune in with registration link   Few aspects of the startup world attract as much attention, enjoyment, and interest as startup pitch competitions. With high stakes that often include prize money, investment, or just unbeatable bragging rights, everyone wants to know who will win.   The Global Pitch

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Streaming All The Way

Streaming All The Way

The Streaming War has begun, and entertainment giants are going all out  Despite much anticipation, Disney+ launched shakily on November 12, 2019. Ten million subscribers either couldn’t log in or couldn’t stream content due to server issues. While Disney+ experienced a significant hiccup, Apple TV+ was quietly testing the waters with a small number of

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The Streaming War has begun, and entertainment giants are going all out  Despite much anticipation, Disney+ launched shakily on November 12, 2019. Ten million subscribers either couldn’t log in or couldn’t stream content due to server issues. While Disney+ experienced a significant hiccup, Apple TV+ was quietly testing the waters with a small number of

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Supply Chain Intelligence

Supply Chain Intelligence

Supply chains in Asia are fast evolving into smarter, technology-driven systems for the dynamic healthcare industry. Now more than ever, investment in supply chains is taking on a strategic priority in Asia. Supply Chain Intelligence is a crucial area of focus empowering pharma business operators to track the entire supply chain better, get real-time performance insights, and full visibility along the whole process. Thus, they are in a better position to tackle today’s global complexities surrounding supply chains.

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Supply chains in Asia are fast evolving into smarter, technology-driven systems for the dynamic healthcare industry. Now more than ever, investment in supply chains is taking on a strategic priority in Asia. Supply Chain Intelligence is a crucial area of focus empowering pharma business operators to track the entire supply chain better, get real-time performance insights, and full visibility along the whole process. Thus, they are in a better position to tackle today’s global complexities surrounding supply chains.

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The Pearl of the Orient

The Pearl of the Orient

Is the Philippines Asia’s next technology tiger? The Philippines has been a popular destination for foreign entities looking to enter emerging markets for the better part of the last two decades. Today, investors are increasingly inclined to allocate their resources to the country’s tech and innovation sector, and for a good reason. In a state

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Is the Philippines Asia’s next technology tiger? The Philippines has been a popular destination for foreign entities looking to enter emerging markets for the better part of the last two decades. Today, investors are increasingly inclined to allocate their resources to the country’s tech and innovation sector, and for a good reason. In a state

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YSoft SafeQ

Cloud-based print services made possible for customers in Singapore and Hong Kong with YSoft SafeQ

April 23, 2019 – Y Soft® Corporation, a leading enterprise office solution provider, has announced details on YSoft SafeQ 6 use in private and on-premise/private cloud deployments for Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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April 23, 2019 – Y Soft® Corporation, a leading enterprise office solution provider, has announced details on YSoft SafeQ 6 use in private and on-premise/private cloud deployments for Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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DiDi Transportation

First City-Level DiDi Transportation Brain Went into Full Operation in Jinan, and other updates

On December 26, 2018, Jinan Transportation Brain, a partnership between DiDi and the city’s transportation authorities, went into full operation. As DiDi’s first city-level transportation brain project, Jinan marks the “graduation” of the initiative from research and trial to full application.

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On December 26, 2018, Jinan Transportation Brain, a partnership between DiDi and the city’s transportation authorities, went into full operation. As DiDi’s first city-level transportation brain project, Jinan marks the “graduation” of the initiative from research and trial to full application.

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Pakpobox Raised Pre-Series A Funding For Its Asia Smart Locker Platform

Pakpobox Raised Pre-Series A Funding For Its Asia Smart Locker Platform

Hong Kong, 25 January 2018 –Pakpobox Hong Kong Limited (“Pakpobox”), a smart locker platform in Asia, has recently in December 2017 closed its pre-Series A funding round for US$1.2 million led by Infinity Venture Partners, a Japan-based VC. SQ Capital Group and The Aria Group also took part. This new money takes Hong Kong-based Pakpobox

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Hong Kong, 25 January 2018 –Pakpobox Hong Kong Limited (“Pakpobox”), a smart locker platform in Asia, has recently in December 2017 closed its pre-Series A funding round for US$1.2 million led by Infinity Venture Partners, a Japan-based VC. SQ Capital Group and The Aria Group also took part. This new money takes Hong Kong-based Pakpobox

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What Motivated You To Start Your Own Business

What Motivated You To Start Your Own Business?

Whether motivated by a childhood dream or to escape the 9-to-5, most of us have a personal story that ignited our be-your-own-boss fire.  We’ve asked young people what motivated them, and here’s what they said. While their stories and motivations are different, they would all agree that it’s an incredible feeling to work for yourself. “I realized that in order

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Whether motivated by a childhood dream or to escape the 9-to-5, most of us have a personal story that ignited our be-your-own-boss fire.  We’ve asked young people what motivated them, and here’s what they said. While their stories and motivations are different, they would all agree that it’s an incredible feeling to work for yourself. “I realized that in order

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Exploring Hong Kong’s Emerging Sharing Economy

Around the world, the sharing economy is booming. From home-sharing giant Airbnb and peer-to-peer taxi alternative Uber, to platforms that allow you to share meals, tools, toys, clothing and more with your neighbors, sharing is big business. As an industry, the sharing economy is projected to top $335 billion worldwide by 2025. The idea driving

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Around the world, the sharing economy is booming. From home-sharing giant Airbnb and peer-to-peer taxi alternative Uber, to platforms that allow you to share meals, tools, toys, clothing and more with your neighbors, sharing is big business. As an industry, the sharing economy is projected to top $335 billion worldwide by 2025. The idea driving