Author: Amelia Bennett

4 cooks are representing Singapore on the Gelato World Cup, and so they’re promoting limited-edition gelatos to fund their journey Going to the World Cup is however a dream for a lot of an athlete, nevertheless the dearth of funds often seems to be a serious stumbling block for such aspirations.  Place one other group into this class, as a foursome {of professional} cooks are going through financial points at the same time as they give the impression of being to symbolize Singapore on the 2026 Gelato World Cup, which takes place on the seaside metropolis of Rimini, Italy, on…

For many Singaporean {couples} of their late 20s, the subsequent milestones after marriage usually look predictable—BTO, promotions, and perhaps, beginning a household. However for Darien Tan and Joanna Wong, each 27, the script felt too acquainted and too confining. In 2024, the couple decided that may shock most: they walked away from their mixed S$250,000 annual revenue, give up their jobs in tech, and set off to journey the world—indefinitely. Since then, Darien and Joanna have lived in quite a lot of international locations, together with Indonesia, Europe, China, Japan, and so they’re nonetheless on the street. However how do they make it work? We…

The Kucing app provides Singaporeans the instruments to listing properties and full transactions independently Let’s face it—Singapore has no scarcity of property apps. However most platforms solely permit licensed brokers to create listings, leaving on a regular basis customers depending on them and paying 1000’s of {dollars} in charges. A brand new participant, Kucing, goals to alter that. Based in Aug 2023, the proptech app acts as a “property copilot,” offering customers with the instruments to listing, handle, and full transactions independently—fully slicing out the intermediary. In some ways, it may be likened to Carousell, however for purchasing and promoting property. We…

Gush is a Singapore-based startup growing paint that cleans the air because it coats partitions The common particular person spends 90% of their life indoors—however the air inside properties and workplaces could be as much as 5 instances extra polluted than outdoors. That invisible downside turned the start line for Singapore paint producers Gush, an organization that believes the partitions themselves can assist repair it. Based in 2017, gush produces sustainable paints that may purify the air, eradicate micro organism, regulate humidity, and even stop mould. Better of all, they’re utterly odourless. The enterprise’s merchandise appear to have struck a…

Experience-hailing big Seize simply introduced its Q3 2025 results, reporting a 22% year-over-year (YoY) income enhance to US$873 million from US$716 million within the earlier corresponding interval. That is pushed by progress throughout Seize’s On-Demand and Monetary Providers segments, the corporate acknowledged in a media launch revealed right this moment (Nov 4). Seize additionally reported an working revenue of US$27 million within the quarter, reversing from a lack of US$38 million in Q3 2024 and an enchancment of US$65 million YoY—primarily pushed by income will increase, enhancements in Adjusted EBITDA margins, and disciplined value administration. On-Demand gross merchandise worth grew…

With stifling crowds and excessive prices, why do conference boothers nonetheless proceed establishing store? Why would 1000’s of holiday makers willingly courageous a shoulder-to-shoulder crush, dodging strollers and enduring nameless glares, only for an opportunity to purchase one thing? Effectively, these incidents occurred to the many individuals who attended Public Backyard: a market that was held this Sept. Such conventions and markets are prevalent within the second half of the yr and draw within the festive crowds. Nevertheless, regardless of their reputation, they usually obtain a foul popularity attributable to overcrowded crowds and seemingly frequent administration lapses. As a frequent…

Snails aren’t only a French delicacy. They’ve quite a lot of use circumstances and are discovering their method into magnificence labs and biotech analysis.  Singapore startup WholeSnail is tapping into this pattern with the nation’s first snail farm, producing cosmeceutical-grade snail slime and ready-to-eat escargot for the native market.  We spoke with founder Stephanie Kudus, 36, and her enterprise associate George Foo, 35, WholeSnail’s Head of Influence, about how they’re cultivating snails for business use in Singapore. An funding banker turned snail farmer (L to R): Stephanie Kudus and George FooImage./ Credit score: WholeSnail The thought for WholeSnail started with…

[This is a sponsored article with UMW Toyota.] Ask anybody about Toyota, and the phrase “dependable” will seemingly come up. Whether or not it’s a Corolla that’s been handed down from their dad and mom or a Hilux that’s travelled throughout harsh terrains, Toyota’s automobiles have earned a popularity for his or her sturdiness.  However lengthy earlier than the highly effective engines and meeting traces, Toyota was in a very completely different commerce—textiles. Sure, the identical firm that gave us the Camry and Supra, as soon as specialised in making computerized looms.  From weaving looms to vehicle engines Toyota’s story…

[Written in partnership with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), but the editorial team had full control over the content.] When Malaysia talks about changing into a high-income, innovation-driven economic system, it’s not a distant future. It’s already taking form in our capital markets. Over time, Bursa Malaysia has been a launch pad for native small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) trying to elevate capital, fund future development, facilitate acquisitions or present liquidity for early traders, founders, and staff.  Whereas IPOs are used to lift funds, additionally they mark a vital enterprise milestone—scaling up from a non-public enterprise to constructing a sustainable, clear, and…

Singaporean cupcake and dessert enterprise Twelve Cupcakes has ceased operations after being positioned below provisional liquidation. The chain announced its closure on its website, which acknowledged that its final day of operations was Oct 29, although it didn’t present any additional particulars in regards to the shutter. In accordance with its web site, Twelve Cupcakes has 20 retailers islandwide. A Google search on the time of writing confirmed that almost all of the shops had been listed as open, although two retailers at Victoria Road and Northpoint Metropolis had been marked as “briefly closed.” Their story was candy, till it…