Month: December 2020

The past five years have been boom times for alternative lending companies in Southeast Asia, lending to unbanked or underbanked individuals, who account for 70% of the region’s population. Fintech investment platforms have quickly become important sources of capital, especially for small business owners. One example is the Singapore-based company Helicap. Helicap founder and CEO […]

The past five years have been boom times for alternative lending companies in Southeast Asia, lending to unbanked or underbanked individuals, who account for 70% of the region’s population. Fintech investment platforms have quickly become important sources of capital, especially for small business owners. One example is the Singapore-based company Helicap. Helicap founder and CEO […]

For the past five years, there have been growth periods for alternative lending companies in Southeast Asia, with 70% lending to non-banking or non-banking individuals who cover 70% of the region’s population. Fintech investment platforms have quickly become an important resource for capital, especially for small business owners. One example is a Singapore-based helicopter company. […]

In the Lord of the Rings, the epic journey of destroying the One Ring, JRR Tolkien created a magical world where all the forces of good banded together to prevent the Dark Lord, the manifestation of all evil, from unleashing his rage on Middle Earth. The similarity with today’s world, which has come together to […]

Diagnosing eye diseases is a tedious task. Trained ophthalmologists sit in darkened rooms and examine retinal images on a screen. They look for abnormalities that may indicate diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in Singapore. The work is very tiring, shifts usually last only 4 hours. A startup wants to change that. […]

Identifying eye diseases is a tedious task. Trained ophthalmologists sit in dark rooms examining retina images on screen. They are looking for unusual things that could indicate diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in Singapore. The work is very tedious, shifts usually last only 4 hours. A beginner wants to change this. […]

For car owners, choosing the right repair shop is like finding a good doctor. Customers want good service at an affordable price. Martin Reihan Suryohusodo has been an automotive enthusiast since high school when he modified his 2010 Honda Jazz and almost turned it into another car. Through this passion he learned the importance of […]

Travelers looking for unusual photo opportunities will be spoiled for choice in South Africa, as it is known for a variety of unusual attractions. The country is huge and has many different influences, mixing both African and European into a very diverse mix. There are always some unusual and wonderful things to do in SA. […]

Towards the end of last year, I was invited to attend the Global WorkTech Scenarios 2050 South Africa conference. I was afraid to share my ideas because I wasn’t sure how they would receive it at first, and I wasn’t sure how my expertise in marketing and communications would fit into the future of science […]