Upcoming events in Singapore for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs - December 2019
Singapore has such a dynamic ecosystem that sometimes the number of events offered can be overwhelming. Here at FirstCOUNSEL, we're going to help you out by putting together a curated list of upcoming events in Singapore for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs: Nov 27 - Plug and Play APAC Summit 2.0 (by Plug and Play Asia Pacific) - US$424.92 – US$743.19 Dec 03 - Emerging Tech Trends for 2020 (by JustCo Singapore) - Free Dec 03 - Giving Economy ChangeMakers' Summit 2019 -
Here is the e27 Malaysia Fintech Ecosystem Report 2019
When we started working on this report at the beginning of Q3 2019, we hoped to launch it by the end of that quarter. However, it took longer than expected for us to gather info/inputs/insights/details/comments from various stakeholders of Malaysia’s fintech industry. We talked to tens of fintech companies, government and private agencies, venture capital players, and various other organisations before preparing this in-depth report. We have also taken extra care to make the
Artificial intelligence has been flourishing incredibly in these 5 Southeast Asia technology hubs
For the past 10 years, we have been watching a race for the desired status of “Asian Silicon Valley”. With each passing year, the scenario becomes increasingly intense, competitive and fascinating for those in love with the technological world. Similar to the United States’ technology hub, all of these emerging hubs share thirsty millennials, inspiring environments, and visionary investors. Hand in hand with this evolution here are the 5 artificial intelligence companies in A
BEENEXT reveals plan to raise US$100M in new fund, IMDA launches Open Innovation Network
Singaporean venture capital firm BEENEXT announces its plan to raise US$100 million for a new fund, and said that it’s gathered US$8 million for it from a US investor, as detailed in an SEC filing. The emerging Asia fund will provide early-stage funding to technology startups and the firm’s operating partner Nao Ito had earlier told DealStreetAsia that BEENEXT will be on the look-out for companies operating in the healthcare and agriculture sector. According to DealStreetAsia
The WORK series - Will Frith
The WORK series Next up in the WORK series of FirstCOUNSEL sponsored videos produced by Vietcetera, which features various entrepreneurial businesses and industries with an inside look at how they operate and what makes them successful is – Will Frith, a key figure in the Vietnamese coffee scene. About Vietcetera Vietcetera is Vietnam’s popular online magazine for Vietnam affairs, society, business, and more, aimed at a globally-minded audience of readers, both within and out
GitHub: Singapore ranks 2nd for the highest growth of open source contributors globally
Singapore clinches the second position for the highest percentage growth of open source contributors and overall contributors worldwide, according to the latest The State of the Octoverse Report by software development platform GitHub. The country recorded a 111 per cent year-on-year percentage increase in contributors to all repository types. Coming on top of the list in this category is Hong Kong at 175 per cent, followed by Indonesia with a 90 per cent growth. Generally, d
4 things that makes Singapore a startup paradise
Not long ago, the economic community and policymakers in Singapore were complaining about the scarcity of businesses, so much so that the leaders of large companies shook hands to find the next a Sim Wong Hoo for Singapore. Sim Wong Hoo is the founder and chairman of Creative Technology. He is regarded as a hero by Singaporeans. In 2002, the US working group of the Singapore Overseas Network sent a series of petitions to the Singapore Economic Commission, which proposed break
Singapore: The new “place to be” for e-commerce in Asia?
There’s no better time to get into e-commerce than now. With the digital economy booming, more people around the world are going online for many things — from groceries to entertainment needs. Across Asia Pacific, the e-commerce industry is soaring particularly high. The region, according to payments technology company Wordplay, is predicted to lead the way in the global transition to mobile commerce, as well as in the adoption of eWallets. The report also reveals that the e-
Is blockchain for SMES?
BLOCKCHAIN as an emerging technology is gaining interest with many governments driving the ecosystem for mainstream adoption of blockchain technology as a national-level agenda. On Aug 21, 2019, OpenNodes, a government-backed Web-based engagement platform was launched to bring together more than 20 government agencies, blockchain companies and corporates - including EY - to foster innovation and collaboration in the Singapore blockchain community. Usage of blockchain to date
