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Did digital banks fail to disrupt?

Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.

Did digital banks fail to disrupt?

Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.

Hong Kong's Hottest Startups of 2023

Startups with "disruptive applications in the Web 3.0 space" dominate.

Experts rally for change in legal industry’s ‘billable system’ 

A report from UC Hastings College of the Law stated that  "a most-hours-wins system disproportionately disadvantages women partners.”

The ChatGPT effect? Investors bet big on deep tech startups 

An expert from Velocity Ventures believes new startups will build their business models on the chatbot.

20 Hottest Startups of 2023

Healthtech startups dominated the list.

What homebuyers want: Three key trends reshaping the property market

GuocoLand capitalised on these trends, resulting in 84% of Lentor Modern units sold in two days.

‘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.