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So Singapore is in recession. Here’s why startups shouldn’t despair

History shows that a bad economy doesn’t mean doom and gloom.

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Here’s how Singapore turns AI research into real-world ‘smart city’ tech

Seven experts explain Singapore's "smart city" progress and where AI is taking us next.

Billionaire Li Ka-shing behind ambitious new Southeast Asia digital bank

The upcoming digital bank is busy making acquisitions.

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Second time lucky? Vaniday relaunches

The Singapore salon-booking app now has more services and a mall. Plus, a new CEO.

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The startup doing virtual fitness before it was cool

Pre-Covid, 42Race wanted to make running and workouts more accessible. And now that’s paying off.

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Ex-Grab employees get series A funding for 4-month-old AI startup

The AI startup is serving up localized data to major clients.

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Singapore startup gets funding for socially distanced karaoke

South and Southeast Asia expansion is new target.

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Grab wants to be the future of retail

With its new GrabMerchant marketplace, shops will be more online than ever before.

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Singapore invites startups to apply to $205m Covid crisis fund

For early or later startups, it’s designed to bridge the funding gap.