Singapore

Gender diversity gap is ‘definitely stark’ in VC industry, says Quest Ventures’ Goh Yiping [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

Goh said she enjoys setting an example that a female VC can be as logical, as non-emotional, as strong in dealmaking, as battle-tested, if not more than her male counterparts.

Singapore BioTech startup Allozymes secures $5M Seed fund led by deeptech VC investor Xora Innovation

Allozymes plans to use its seed fund to establish its roots in Singapore and establish its manufacturing and business infrastructure in order to meet its projected demand in the APAC region.

Val Yap, Founder & CEO, PolicyPal

InsurTech startup PolicyPal addresses pain points faced by policyholders [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

PolicyPal Founder and CEO Val Yap shares her story of how personal challenges led her to start a company that digitalizes insurance comparison and management. She also offers advice to fellow female entrepreneurs on the importance of mentorship and finding the right support groups.

MiRXES secures $77M Series C funding to accelerate multi-cancer early detection pipeline

Led by CR-CP Life Science Fund, this new capital will support MiRXES’s growth as a global leader in cancer early detection tests and preventive healthcare.

Singapore end-to-end e-commerce logistics firm Janio raises $8M from Choco Up to accelerate regional expansion

Choco Up's investment is part of a wider closed round bridge investment, which also includes funding from Singapore-based Innoven Capital and Janio’s existing shareholders.

YouTrip adopts hyper-localized strategies to differentiate from other multi-currency providers [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

In a TechNode Global Q&A, Chu shared the story behind why she started YouTrip and the challenges she and her team met when they grow the company. She also shared her views on how to encourage more women to become entrepreneurs and some advice for them, based on her personal experience as a female founder.

How to choose the right legal structure for your startup in Singapore

If you're thinking about starting a business this year, the first step is to identify which business (legal) entity is most appropriate for your startup plan. Keep reading to find out more about the different types of business entities that are suitable for early-stage startups.

Fintech, smartphone digital banking

Consortiums and companies submit Malaysia digital banking license bids as deadline looms close, including Grab-Singtel venture

The Race for the five digital banking licenses heats up further as more consortiums and companies announced their application, including ride-hailing giant Grab-Singtel consortium, which bagged a digital full-bank license in Singapore last year. These consortiums also include overseas investors and technology partners from Singapore, Japan, and China.

5 HRTech trends that are game changers for small businesses

If the pandemic has taught businesses one thing, it’s that keeping your workforce organized and motivated, especially when working in remote teams, is crucial. Consider investing in these HR technology tools and initiatives.

Fave offers ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ service in Singapore and Malaysia

Eligible users will be able to split purchases over three equal, interest-free installments. Repayments will be automatically drawn every month, with no fees charged for on-time payments. In addition, customers will earn up to 10 percent cashback with every purchase.