In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into wealth management strategies is poised to reshape investment paradigms. This transformation is further amplified by the rise of tokenised funding, leveraging blockchain technology to democratise access to investment opportunities. This article explores the intersection of ESG principles with tokenisation, examining its implications for the future of finance. Introduction The concept of ESG integration in finance refers to the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and ..read more

Singapore is well known for having one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive startup ecosystems. Its flexibility in foreign ownership and low tax rates make Singapore an accessible location for investors. Within the third quarter of 2021, Singapore startups raised SG$11.2 billion, and just in the fourth quarter of 2021, two of Singapore’s most popular startups, Carousell and Ninja Van, attained unicorn status. Of the fifteen Singaporean startups that have attained unicorn status over the years, two of them, Trax and Acronis, are Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. Trax, a retail analytics c ..read more

Visit Echelon X to learn more about the program. Get your tickets here! From a growth standpoint, any business owner or financial manager would be faced with the daunting and laborious task of overseeing international payments. Steep transaction fees and volatile foreign exchange rates often eat on the cash flow and company profits.  Additionally, recipients may not receive their funds on time due to slow processing times or transaction problems. In the latter case, businesses are often left without much support, and options for multi-currency solutions are scarce. As ..read more

FPT Corporation founder and chairman Truong Gia Binh Vietnamese tech company FPT Global has announced a strategic partnership with multi-national corporation NVIDIA to build an AI Factory in Vietnam. FPT plans to invest US$200 million in building an AI factory, which will provide a cloud computing platform for AI research and development (R&D) in Vietnam. Also Read: Exploring the boundaries of AI: What AI can or cannot do? The AI factory consists of supercomputer systems operating on NVIDIA’s latest technology (including a suite of applications – NVIDIA AI Enterprise development technolo ..read more

Despite global efforts to promote recycling and build a circular economy, certain types of waste often slip through the cracks due to their perceived difficulty and expense to treat. Wet wastes, characterised by high water content, including food and agricultural waste, sewage and oil sludges, fall into this category. With more than 80 per cent of the world’s wet waste ending up incinerated, landfilled, or illegally dumped, the environmental and financial costs are staggering. However, amidst these challenges lies a promising opportunity for those willing to innovate and transform wet waste i ..read more

In the digital age, data centres stand as the bedrock of technological advancement, facilitating everything from cloud computing and cryptocurrency to sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Yet, as these infrastructures burgeon, they grapple with the intertwined challenges of skyrocketing energy demands, security (both physical and cyber) vulnerabilities, and the urgent call for sustainability amidst looming climate change. These challenges unfold against a complex geopolitical backdrop, where the imperatives of energy security and data protection intersect with global susta ..read more

Visit Echelon X to learn more about the program. Get your tickets here! At its core, Echelon serves as a platform dedicated to gathering key innovators with the goal of fostering collaboration among startups, investors, corporates, SMEs, government bodies, and various ecosystem players by offering valuable tools and knowledge. This annual gathering, attracting top brands and industry figures, grants attendees exclusive access to market insights, growth initiatives, a digital marketplace, market entry strategies, brand enhancement opportunities, and a platform for networkin ..read more

YouApp aims to revolutionise the dating landscape by streamlining the compatibility assessment process. Instead of laboriously consulting experts and sifting through personality tests, the app’s AI swiftly calculates compatibility based on inputs from Chinese, Indian, and Western astrological charts and insights from the Myers-Briggs model. This amalgamation of ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology enables YouApp to deliver compatibility predictions in seconds, sparing users the time-consuming task of manual evaluation. Drawing from a vast database and leveraging the expertise of special ..read more

A photo from EPiC 2023 Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has announced the 71 finalists that will demonstrate at its annual global Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) on April 26. Of these, 80 per cent are semi-international finalists and 20 per cent from Hong Kong. The top startups were selected by judges from the regional semi-finals in Silicon Valley, Stuttgart, Singapore, and Hong Kong. They will battle for a chance to target the US$45 million investment to be arranged, up to US$5 million in HKSTP venture funding, US$240,000 in cash prizes, plus partnership opportu ..read more

With the cybercrime industry eclipsing US$9 trillion this year and projected to explode over the coming decade, cybersecurity teams are on the back foot. Defying broader economic trends, however, finance departments are ramping up company investments in global security and risk management. Long story short, cybersec teams are here to stay and ready to adapt to a wildly uncertain future. With that settled, let’s set aside the numbers for a moment and take a closer look at the people on the frontlines of this endless security war. It’s simple, really. Cybersecurity protects everyone. We believe ..read more