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STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 01, 2021 • 8 min read

Startups Singapore’s small business ecosystem goes beyond startup glamour

By Amanda Oon • Dec 01, 2021
While some startup entrepreneurs enjoy venture capitalist backing and government support in Singapore’s innovation-friendly ecosystem, other small businesses struggle with onerous audit processes and competition for talent

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 18, 2021 • 7 min read

Interview Events platform CEO on making virtual connections

By Amanda Oon • Nov 18, 2021
The pandemic transformed the events industry with the boom of virtual platforms. As physical meetings return, Hubilo CEO Vaibhav Jain discusses the next era of networking and relationships that helped build his business

Nov 15, 2021 • 4 min read
Save Nagaenthran

Singapore death row man’s family pleads for his life

The sister of a Malaysian man facing imminent execution despite mentally disability has pleaded with Singapore to give him a "second chance"
By M. Jegathesan/AFP • Nov 15, 2021

Nov 01, 2021 • 8 min read
Interview

Singapore sports exec is spearheading sustainable business

The Singapore leader of one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers looks at life in the Lion City in an increasingly digital world and how to keep sport sustainable and socially conscious.
By Amanda Oon • Nov 01, 2021

Oct 07, 2021 • 7 min read
Community

Eurasians tackle identity issues in Singaporean society

One of Singapore’s oldest ethnic communities is also its smallest. Eurasian Association members open up about making a cultural mark and fighting for recognition as an overlooked ethnic group
By Amanda Oon • Oct 07, 2021

Oct 05, 2021 • 6 min read
Workers' rights

Bus driver turned activist empowers Singapore workers

Chua Qwong Meng brushes off his importance. But a lawsuit with fellow drivers and volunteer efforts for others have made him a champion in the struggle for Singapore workers’ rights
By Weilee Yap • Oct 05, 2021