Daily Markup #185: This Indonesian startup is on a mission to save the country’s street stalls; Australian rocket company sets new world record for its 2022 launch; Singapore’s Haulio sets foot (and tires) in Thailand Preserving tradition CEO of 500-backed e-commerce platform Bukalapak, Rachmat Kaimuddin, was interviewed on CNBC’s... Emmanuel Olalere February 4, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #184: Support for millions of Southeast Asian families strengthened in Grab’s latest milestone; Malaysian drone startup to traverse hazardous environments with new partnership Gearing up for 2021 500-backed super app Grab announced it has raised a US$2... Emmanuel Olalere February 3, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #183: This Malaysian-born startup plans to list on the NYSE; This startup made animations 600% lighter, and they just raised US$9 million Obsessed with the best 500-backed Carsome’s co-founder and Group CEO Eric Cheng and Group... Emmanuel Olalere February 2, 2021 · 6 min read
Daily Markup #181: 500 APAC increases support for governments and corporations, appoints Ee Ling Lim A local champion Venture capital firm 500 Startups has announced the appointment of Singapore-based... Emmanuel Olalere January 27, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #180: Indonesians and Singaporeans shopping for property safely amid the pandemic, thanks to technological innovations A heavyweight in real estate 99 Group, the Singapore-based digital property media group that... Emmanuel Olalere January 26, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #179: Keeping up with trends and scammers; how Carousell protects consumers in the new normal All in a day’s work Lavone Toh, business process improvement manager at 500-backed e-commerce... Emmanuel Olalere January 25, 2021 · 5 min read
Daily Markup #178: How a little bit of support goes a long way in helping your favorite restaurants brave the pandemic All in, together Co-founder of 500-backed startup Fave, Chen Chow Yeoh, shared his views... Emmanuel Olalere January 22, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #177: As Southeast Asians reprioritize finances and rethink safety amid Covid-19, intentions to buy and sell cars rise Shifting attitudes 500-backed used car trading platform Carsome released a consumer survey report on... Emmanuel Olalere January 21, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #176: Achieving work-life balance; Is entrepreneurship the path to a successful career? Playing fair at work Chief Executive Officer of financial comparison aggregator iMoney, Wai Hun... Emmanuel Olalere January 20, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #175: This app was built to create a safer way to get a ride in Malaysia. Today, it plans to help people in Southeast Asia thrive. An app that delivers Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of 500-backed super app Grab,... Emmanuel Olalere January 19, 2021 · 5 min read