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Pakistan’s carbon market: A new opportunity for startups and SMEs

A significant step towards achieving environmental and economic sustainability is Pakistan’s recent decision to implement a carbon market policy. The new Carbon Market...

How network aggregators can thrive in a disconnected world

In a connected world, we assume information flows freely. In reality, most ecosystems are fragmented: companies, institutions, and even countries operate in silos. And...

Gender gap in GenAI skills is narrowing, but progress remains uneven, Coursera finds

Women are closing the gap in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) learning, but the pace of progress varies sharply across regions and markets, according...

SmartSolar’s US$1.3M debt raise reflects a maturing solar market

Vietnam’s rooftop solar market is back in fighting shape, and startups are increasingly turning to debt, not hype, to fund the metal-on-roof rollout. Ho...

How Deel is enabling borderless hiring for global teams

As startups across Southeast Asia scale more quickly and expand into multiple markets, hiring strategies are evolving alongside them. Access to global talent...

How to select the right PR agency: Key factors to consider

If you’re ready for PR, finding the right Public Relations agency demands a bit of strategic scrutiny.  I’ve been on both sides of...

Building brand visibility: Timeless content marketing principles for startups

As content marketers, we often find ourselves racing against the ever-changing digital landscape. New trends, platforms, and technologies emerge at a rapid pace,...

How to manage risk as a young professional in the startup world

Running a startup successfully inherently comes with a lot of risks. Several aspects can significantly impact the business but are beyond the control...

How to build a tech startup without a CTO – From a founder without a CTO & no programming skills

From fear of failure, fear of losing a stable income, work-life balance concerns and more, many factors can hold someone back from starting...

Cybersecurity has a prioritisation problem, and Hackuity wants to fix it

Hackuity co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer Pierre Samson As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and enterprise attack surfaces expand, vulnerability management (VM) is under...

Turning sustainability into a growth strategy for Singapore SMEs

For many SMEs and early-stage startups in Singapore, sustainability remains a frustrating ambition, clearly demanded by the market but difficult to act on. Consumer...

Virdalis secures US$700K to scale duckweed protein for animal feed

Virdalis team Singapore-based Virdalis has closed a US$700,000 pre-seed round led by Wavemaker Impact, as the biotech startup develops a feed-grade protein ingredient made...

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