Month: April 2025

Malaysia’s digital economy attracted substantial investment in the early months of the year, with approved investments under the MalaysiaDigital (MD) … Continue ReadingMalaysia digital initiative draws US$3.8B in early 2025 investments

Raising your first round of capital can feel like diving into the deep end without a life vest. As a … Continue ReadingFundraising 101: What first time startup founders need to know

Indonesian tech giant GoTo Group is touting a “record-breaking and profitable quarter” for the first quarter of 2025, reporting significant … Continue ReadingGoTo posts record Q1 but adjusted metrics tell only half the story

Among the more admirable traits of Singaporean society is its instinctive deference to institutional integrity. It is a civic reflex. … Continue ReadingTreat mainstream media as a civic institution, not a popularity contest

Having worked with hundreds of founders over the years, I’ve seen it all—those with incredible, inspiring journeys who don’t know … Continue ReadingFounder storytelling 101: What works, what doesn’t, and why

Visiting a friend with younger children, I had the excruciating moment of re-discovering stepping on a LEGO block. As I … Continue ReadingSmall country and market? Punch heavier with an ecosystem strategy

The world is changing fast. Businesses can’t just focus on profits anymore — they’ve got to be more. We’re living … Continue ReadingBrands as forces for change: Shaping the future through purpose

Most teams running a mobile or a web application are struggling with improving the key performance indicators of their apps. … Continue ReadingHow to improve your app’s user experience with a new UI modality

In nearly every industry, a small number of companies are capturing the majority of the profits. A McKinsey Global Institute … Continue ReadingOptimising workplace design for employee engagement and organisational success

Brand storytelling is crucial if companies want to create a cohesive message to their audience. Good storytelling can invoke a … Continue ReadingStorytelling in diverse markets: How you can effectively market as you expand