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Chips, corruption, and credibility: Malaysia’s semiconductor gamble faces a trust test

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency has opened an investigation into allegations of corruption and fraud surrounding a 1.1 billion ringgit (approx. US$279 million) deal with...

Why your community needs an economy, not just engagement

In the creator and startup world, “community” has become a buzzword. Everyone wants one. Creators launch Telegram groups. Founders open Slack channels. Professionals...

The future of work is here: The role of edutech in an AI-ready workforce

Today’s workforce is undergoing rapid transformation. As AI reshapes every industry, organisations and employees are discovering new ways of working, creating a need...

When everyone learns, the nation moves forward

Over the past two quarters, I’ve been teaching digital transformation in the era of 5G and AI, which is something new to me,...

Google DeepMind strengthens Asia Pacific presence with Singapore lab launch

Google DeepMind has launched a new research lab in Singapore, strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and expanding its efforts to develop...

Southeast Asia’s VC winter? Funding dips sharply in February

Southeast Asia’s technology startup scene saw a cooling in investor activity in February 2026, with total funding dipping to US$76 million across 13...

Succeeding in e-commerce in China: Building AI-powered chatbots that know how to close a sale

The 618 Shopping Festival (falling on the 18 June) is China’s largest shopping extravaganza after Double 11. With presales that typically go live...

Beauty’s next big bang: Why beauty tech collaboration holds the key to a US$590B future

The beauty industry is experiencing a seismic shift, not just in size but in substance. Projected to reach a staggering US$590 billion globally...

5 things to consider before launching a business in Taiwan

You’ve decided to live and work in Taiwan and begin mapping out your path to launching a business in Taiwan. But before you...

Customer churn analysis: How can startups get it right?

Most of the startup business owners put a lot of effort into gaining new customers and increasing their sales. But they tend to...

From play to purpose. How curiosity can lead to meaningful innovation

Many of us discover new things by accident. A curious click, a small experiment, a playful idea. That is how Aunty Good Good...

myFirst bags US$8M to build a safer first internet for kids

myFirst founder and CEO G-Jay Yong (R) myFirst, a Singapore kids’ tech company selling “first devices” for children, has secured over US$8 million in...

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