Startup

China AI firm PsiBot becomes latest startup to hit US$1 billion in value

2026-07-23T01:19:44.000Z
Lucence founder and CEO Tan Min-Han notes that AI is strengthening the startup’s efforts in the area of preventive health.

Singapore biotech startup Lucence expands across Asia, US as demand grows for preventive health tests

2026-07-10T04:00:00.000Z
Carousell will concentrate on remaining Ebitda-positive, says Leung Shing Tai, its chief strategy officer.

Carousell turns ‘Ebitda-positive’ in FY2025 as recommerce powers growth

2026-07-07T14:45:42.000Z
Many startups rely on share-based remuneration to attract skilled employees, and a tax framework review would “ensure Singapore remains a competitive location for talent”, says the ESR committee.

ESR review of startup share scheme taxes should address employee liquidity challenge: observers 

2026-07-06T23:00:00.000Z
Nebex aims to facilitate large-enough deals that make doing international business profitable, amid import and export restrictions, tariffs and procurement rules. 

Alphabet’s GV backs fintech firm Nebex that aims to serve as space industry broker

2026-06-30T05:05:13.000Z
HSBC is probably the first bank investors tell founders to call, says Jonathan Yip, head of Innovation Banking Asia at the bank.

HSBC deepens Asia startup push three years after Silicon Valley Bank deal

2026-06-29T09:00:00.000Z
Granite Asia senior managing partner Jenny Lee (left) and BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua at the inaugural Business Conclave.
INVESTING IN ASIA’S NEXT GROWTH FRONTIER

Single founders, billion-dollar valuations: AI is minting unicorn startups at birth

2026-06-09T23:00:00.000Z
Jeffrey Tiong, co-founder and CEO of Patsnap, says there was some anxiety over GenAI when it came out.

Unicorn patent intelligence platform PatSnap harnesses GenAI and customer needs for growth

2026-06-08T10:29:17.000Z
The Shanghai-based firm listed in Hong Kong in January, joining a wave of Chinese AI firms flocking to public markets to fund expansion.

MiniMax plans China IPO as it eyes local rivals like DeepSeek

2026-05-30T07:14:05.000Z
Singapore's patents, research grants, research and development intensity, as well as technical talent, all rank in the global top tier.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Singapore’s real startup problem is not funding

2026-05-19T23:30:00.000Z