Singapore has long been known for its liberal foreign worker policy, from blue-collared foreign workers to white-collar expatriates. The city has also long been a coveted choice for expats looking for an entry into Asia — low tax rates and favourable government policies are just among some of the reasons. In fact, Singapore was reported…(Continue Reading)
Month: September 2020
Turn Of The Tide: 5 S’porean Founders Who Were Sued By The Very Companies They Helped Build
Many businesses start out with the best of intentions: a group of like-minded friends keen on turning an idea into a successful enterprise. Along the way, parties may not see eye to eye and the relationship sours. Some of these spats include disputes over differences in business direction, allegations of misappropriation of company funds and…(Continue Reading)
These M’sian-Made Star Maps Are A More Meaningful Gift For Those Who Think Flowers Suck
Gifts are that one thing I always find myself struggling with. Whatever the person seems to need or want, they usually already have it. Then the default is something generic and boring like a mug or flowers. Realising the struggle to find pretty gifts that could be personalised, had sentimental value and were long-lasting, Faris…(Continue Reading)
Not Just A Gaming Giant: How Razer’s Fintech Arm Contributed US$64M Of Its H1 2020 Revenue
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped Razer to flourish. Last week, the gaming giant reported a record-high revenue of US$447.5 million with 25.3 per cent year-on-year growth in the first half (H1) of 2020. Its gaming verticals aren’t the only thing generating profit. Razer also has a powerful fintech arm — which includes Razer Gold, Razer…(Continue Reading)
A Malaysian’s Passion For Making Plant-Based Glitter Is Now A Full-Fledged Biz In Berlin
For Jeen, starting a business in Berlin was never part of her plan. “I left Malaysia 15 years ago to study Industrial Design in the UK. After graduating, I moved to London and worked in a Service Design agency for 4 years before deciding it was time to look for a new challenge,” she shared. …(Continue Reading)
Cutting Down On Carbs? This S’pore Startup Created ‘Fibre’ That Makes Rice, Noodles Healthier
It’s no news that Singaporeans are huge foodies. However, our favourite hawker centre delights and much-loved fast food aren’t exactly healthy. They are mostly carb-laden, and are likely to take a toll on our health in the long run, with diabetes being one of the leading causes. In fact, a few years back, Singapore declared…(Continue Reading)
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