TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews

Plant-based leather startup PEEL Lab aims to replace 1% of existing leather market by 2030, says Co-Founder [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

A winner of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022: Startup Leader of the Year — Startup Trailblazers award, PEEL Lab Co-Founder Jim Huang noted that millennials and GEN-Z are looking for eco-friendly products and brands. The startup hopes to make its leather affordable and accessible to everyone.

ESG brings color back into the business model, says VinFast Director of ESG Dr. Morgan Carroll [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

At VinFast we envisage an ecosystem unit that is neutral in nature and compliments stakeholder environmental sentiments.

Flexible and remote work is here to stay, says Solos CEO Ricky Willianto [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

Solos helps freelancers tap into the most powerful social selling strategy, which is through word-of-mouth, to help them get new clients and projects.

UK FinTech giant Wise sees cross-border payments in Malaysia still lag behind, aims to close gap [Q&A]

In the interview, Lim also shared why Wise's services would be appealing to Malaysians, the payment firm's strategy to expand further in the country and the challenges it faces.

Good cybersecurity focuses on people and not just tech, says Polaris Infosec Co-Founder & CEO Tin T. Nguyen [Q&A]

"It’s important that people start thinking about cyber risk now because hackers know that the vast majority of businesses and organizations don’t have security in place.

SDTA’s Clara Chen and Luuk Eliens on the importance of the deep-tech ecosystem in sustainability [Q&A]

Aligning with Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE2025) goals to drive technology translation and commercialization for local enterprises, SDTA will partner with EnterpriseSG to broaden ecosystem connections and support deep-tech startups in the venture builder’s portfolio.

Fundamental infrastructure will provide the most value for Web3 sector, says Thai-based SCB 10X’s Kris Supavatanakul

In the interview, Supavatanakul also shared his views on the potential of Web3 sector in Southeast Asia, the firm’s preferences and his suggestions for Web3 startups.

Indian math EdTech firm Bhanzu eyes expansion to Southeast Asia, Middle East

In the interview, Bhanu also elaborates on its plans after raising funds and the firm’s ambition in the longer term. He, however, declined to comment on the company's financials and fundraising plans.

Singapore’s MiyaHealth to expand globally starting with Europe & Asia, digitalizing healthcare systems

In an interview, Rajentheran also shared about MiyaHealth’s plans and strategies moving forward. He also shared his views about the healthcare and HealthTech industry.

500 Global-backed StoreHub to focus on existing markets as it aims to reach profitability within two years

In the interview, Fong also shared some of his opinions on issues related to the digitization within the F&B industry post-pandemic.