Singapore's promising firms winning with innovation, Companies & Markets

The winners for the night (from left): Jeff Chia, cofounder, Big Tiny; Jackson Aw, founder, Mighty Jaxx International; Oh Ser Wah, founder, Whizpace; Goh Seow Ping, CEO, EndoMaster; Jeffrey Lu, co-founder, Engine Biosciences; Zack Yang, COO, FOMO Pay; Adrian Ang, CEO, AEvice Health; and Ben Ang, founder, XM Studios.

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Guest-of-honour, Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, shaking hands with Marcus Tan, co-founder of Carousell, a finalist.

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A proud moment for Clozette's founder, Roger Yuen, as he receives his trophy from Dr Koh.

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Diaper Recycling's chairman and chief technology officer Martin Scaife, receiving his trophy from Dr Koh.

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Vinod Nair, MoneySmart's founder and chief executive, accepting his trophy from Dr Koh.

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William Chin, founder of Mummys Market together with his wife Ariel Sum, the company's head of marketing.

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The founder of Paper Carpenter, an Award finalist, Adrian Chua with his wife, marketing director, Irene Ng.

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Zuzu Hospitality's co-founders Vikram Malhi (left) and Dan Lynn.

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Guest-of-honour, Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, delivering his speech.

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A photo opportunity (from left): Wong Wei Kong, editor, The Business Times; Christie Chu, head of emerging business, global commercial banking, OCBC Bank; Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry; Linus Goh, head of global commercial banking, OCBC Bank; and Tan Chor Sen, head of international, global commercial banking, OCBC Bank.

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Cheers! Diners at the Mighty Jaxx International table enjoying themselves and making a toast.

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From left: Colin Tan, COO, EndoMaster; Jackson Aw, founder, Mighty Jaxx International; Ella Mesenas, Mighty Jaxx International. Iris Ng, business head, OCBC Bank is standing behind them.

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One for the album, (from left): Adrian Ang, CEO, AEvice Health; Rex Tan, COO, AEvice Health and Diana Chen, vice-president, Singtel Group Enterprise, having their photo taken.

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Linus Goh (right) of OCBC presenting a token of appreciation to Dr Koh.

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A display of articles that were carried in The Business Times showcasing the Emerging Enterprise Awards finalists.

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Tan Chor Sen, head of international, global commercial banking, at OCBC Bank.

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This artistic interpretation of the awards on display at the event venue was created by a group of young illustrators.

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Singapore

SOME of Singapore's most promising startups and aspiring small and medium-sized enterprises were celebrated for their entrepreneurial daring and innovative business strategies at the Emerging Enterprise Awards 2018, held on Sept 21 at The Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore.

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