- Congratulations are in order for fintech startup Curlec, one of three Malaysian startups chosen to be a part of EY Foundry, an incubation program for early-stage startups.
- In a report on shipping trends in 2021, Easyship makes a prediction that commercial drone deliveries will take off.
- CEO of digital health startup mClinica, Farouk Meralli, shared in a podcast that 49% of its app users come from rural areas.
- Singaporean space tech startup Aliena has collaborated with Aurora Propulsion Technologies to develop technology for in-space propulsion.
- Food review startup abillion believes F&B operators should add vegan options to their menus because it’s good for business.
- With a little help from OhmniLabs, a father-son duo turn themselves into robots to keep their clients safe at the gym.
- Rocket startup Gilmour Space will be sending the largest payload by an Australian company into orbit, carrying a fire detection satellite.
- Edtech startup NewCampus announced it is acquiring a university license this year.
- Super app Grab has pledged to support the development of Singapore’s tech ecosystem, including the creation of 350 new jobs.
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