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‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down

In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.

‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down

In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.

Private trustees take over bankruptcy cases in Singapore

Legal experts said this change will speed up bankruptcy cases, but warn of negative implications.

Landed houses offer a solution to housing backlogs hitting millennials

Millennials in urban areas are experiencing a 79% occupancy shortage.

Leader Energy gains ground in Cambodia with new transmission line project

This Malaysia-based firm aims to accelerate Cambodia’s transition to cleaner energy sources.

SWID's metaverse high-rise buildings target the student market

70% of its occupants are students, whilst 30% are investors who then rent out their units to students.

Are small modular reactors the climate solution they claim to be? 

The SMR market is expected to reach 21GW by 2035, the Nuclear Energy Agency reported. 

Three ways retailers can serve ‘budgeteers’

A budgeteer is someone who is not willing to spend more than necessary.

Three ways retailers can serve ‘budgeteers’

A budgeteer is someone who is not willing to spend more than necessary.

KS Orka’s gradual development model increases geothermal projects success

By implementing this strategy, the company can mitigate the risk of incurring a $5m loss from drilling a single well.

Evident’s Microscopy Centre recreates laboratory environments for realistic demos

The centre is part of the company's new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

Indomaret's journey to become a household name in Indonesia

The number of their outlets have now reached more than 21,000 outlets across Indonesia.

Great Eastern digitises processes to reach untapped Indonesian insurance market

This effort succeeded in optimising their financial performance with a net profit of $ 1.98m (IDR 31b)

Philippines considers nuclear as a solution to potential baseload power crisis

But amendments to energy laws are needed, DOST-PNRI Director Carlo Arcilla said.

Singapore’s 30 most influential lawyers under 40

Amongst the awardees is the youngest fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers in Singapore.

Intiland embraces landed houses as an alternative to struggling high-rise market

The company’s landed residential sales rose by 23.8% and contributed the most by 59.4% in 9M22 YoY.

‘Mass exchange’ of lawyers push legal firms to review retention strategies

Some firms are now allowing their staff to work remotely for 20% to 50% of the time.

SNI adoption propels Indonesia's manufacturing to global competitive heights

The alignment of SNIs with international standards has increased by 26% in 2022.