ORIGIN: Internet solutions are helping reimagine how industries deal with the challenges of the pandemic

Much has been written about how the pandemic has changed industries for the worse. A better perspective, however, would be how it is prompting industries to evolve and innovate to…

Why insurance for delivery riders is a win-win

Microinsurance can grow to become a foundation for those gig workers to obtain financial protection against material and health risks such as failed delivery, damaged products…

Avant Meats on optimizing the process and customizing for the market for cultured seafood products [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

Based in Hong Kong and with plans to set up operations in Singapore, Avant Meats cultivates and customizes premium fish products using an efficient process that optimizes…

Startup Weekend Singapore: Developing groundbreaking solutions to the most pressing sustainability challenges of today

We believe that sustainability goes beyond climate change. We wanted to create a safe and inclusive place where dreamers could come together to not only build ideas to protect our…

Gushcloud is professionalizing management of digital creators, influencers, and talent [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

Gushcloud connects audiences and brands with influencers and content creators through representation and management, brand strategy, marketing and activation services, media…

Ottodot is encouraging active and immersive learning amid a changing education landscape [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

We believe the curiosity gap between two children will compound and widen as they grow up. It will reflect in their skills, confidence, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on…

Philippines startup Great Deals E-Commerce secures $30M Series B led by Fast Group

Great Deals plans to use its Series B fund to build an automated fulfillment center that will concentrate on tech development. This will be a big help for the company to meet the…

There is no magic in crafting the magic wand for fashion tech, just old fashioned hard work!

I learned to persist by taking small, incremental steps toward my goal. I had to piece together critical clues given by mentors, formulate strategies to navigate around…

CloudTheatre digitizes theater-going with live, interactive, and watch-party-style experiences [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

CloudTheatre is an online ticketed streaming platform for arts and culture shows. Designed and developed by Malaysian theater practitioners, its innovative digital theater has…

How much does it cost to hire an app developer in Vietnam vs. Singapore?

Vietnam is well known for being one of the best offshoring destinations for its affordable but wide tech talent pool.

5 E-commerce fraud prevention trends taking shape as the pandemic accelerates digital transactions

With the threat of payment fraud accelerating faster than ever, it's important that merchants stay vigilant and ahead of emerging fraud trends. Here are five ways to protect…

How Aquaconnect is improving aquaculture through AI, IoT, and better access to financial services [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

Aquaconnect is a technology venture that promotes sustainability through data-driven farm advisory and marketplace solutions for Aqua Farmers. Its AI powered mobile application…