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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...

Purpose or drift? America’s Iran strategy, global shockwaves, and Tehran’s post-strike trajectory

The US-Israel strikes on Iran that began late February 2026 were sold as a surgical necessity: neutralise nuclear threats, dismantle proxy terror networks,...

Bangladesh after the ballot: Why the emerging market king may be entering its strongest growth decade

In most emerging economies, elections introduce uncertainty. In Bangladesh’s case, the 2026 general election is doing the opposite; it is restoring predictability. For global...

Strait of Hormuz closure: A potential chokepoint for the Southeast Asian tech startup ecosystem

The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz can potentially unleash a cascade of negative impacts on the Southeast Asian tech startup ecosystem....

From bridge rounds to global awards: Startups across Asia keep building

Startups across Asia continue to push forward with new funding, leadership hires, global competition wins, and enterprise partnerships. Yet many of these milestones...

Why perfect carbon audits could cripple climate finance — and what to fix instead

Last week’s Science editorial warned that “>80 per cent of voluntary carbon credits may be junk” — a claim that instantly reignited calls...

Transition climate risk: Navigating the future of sustainable real estate

The real estate sector faces increasing climate-related risks, with much focus traditionally placed on physical risks like extreme weather. However, transition risks —...

Throwaway gold: How data can tap into the unrealised potential in plastic waste

When thinking about plastic waste, consumers focus on what they see. There’s the five ‘R’s of waste management: refuse wasteful products, reduce those...

The shifting geopolitics of sustainability, energy, and climate

Three major policy shifts in Europe, the UK, and Canada signal a changing landscape where sustainability, energy security, and geopolitical strategy are becoming...

Can Bitcoin help us in the fight against climate change?

Bitcoin guzzles energy. Therefore, it’s bad for the environment. That’s how the story often goes in media outlets like The New York Times....

Revolutionise your business operations: A smarter alternative to lengthy paper processes

Traditional paper-based processes have been a staple in the workplace for centuries now, as the paper is used for a variety of tasks...

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