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So-Young finds, evaluates and books medical aesthetic services for users, connecting them to the most reliable service providers in an opaque, high-risk market.
So-Young finds, evaluates and books medical aesthetic services for users, connecting them to the most reliable service providers in an opaque, high-risk market.
Citizen journalism is hot, but where’s the money? Panda iMedia helps talented “we media” creators to market and monetize their content, even investing in them.
Citizen journalism is hot, but where’s the money? Panda iMedia helps talented “we media” creators to market and monetize their content, even investing in them.
Hyperlocal healthy meal catering and delivery service bringing homemade meals designed by chefs to the workplace; utilizes under-used restaurant kitchens; unsold meals go to charities.
Hyperlocal healthy meal catering and delivery service bringing homemade meals designed by chefs to the workplace; utilizes under-used restaurant kitchens; unsold meals go to charities.
Xinwei’s home-delivered prepped meal kits are an easy, economical way to whip up a gourmet western meal at home using fresh, quality ingredients and seasonings.
Xinwei’s home-delivered prepped meal kits are an easy, economical way to whip up a gourmet western meal at home using fresh, quality ingredients and seasonings.
Combining recipes, cooking tips and e-commerce, Xiachufang attracts food lovers with its tried-and-tested recipes, passionate discussions, mouth-watering food porn, and high-end kitchen gadgets and products.
Combining recipes, cooking tips and e-commerce, Xiachufang attracts food lovers with its tried-and-tested recipes, passionate discussions, mouth-watering food porn, and high-end kitchen gadgets and products.
For rich Chinese wanting to acquire nice things and good taste, glamorous lifestyle editor Wendy can help with her online magazine, e-store and offline events.
For rich Chinese wanting to acquire nice things and good taste, glamorous lifestyle editor Wendy can help with her online magazine, e-store and offline events.
A one-stop booking platform for personal grooming services in Indonesia, Minutes Apps is fast becoming a cool lifestyle brand for busy urbanites and salons.
A one-stop booking platform for personal grooming services in Indonesia, Minutes Apps is fast becoming a cool lifestyle brand for busy urbanites and salons.
World's first robotic pet-sitter feeds, cleans, plays with pets, so busy owners don't worry about leaving pets home alone, are less likely to abandon them.
World's first robotic pet-sitter feeds, cleans, plays with pets, so busy owners don't worry about leaving pets home alone, are less likely to abandon them.
Affordable, healthy and tasty prepped meal kits that busy office workers can order online, pick up on their way home and cook in five minutes.
Affordable, healthy and tasty prepped meal kits that busy office workers can order online, pick up on their way home and cook in five minutes.
Transparent fees, zero wait time with this app that connects users directly with hairdressers, not salons. Ratings enable informed choices, spur hairdressers to become competitive.
Transparent fees, zero wait time with this app that connects users directly with hairdressers, not salons. Ratings enable informed choices, spur hairdressers to become competitive.
The convenience of on-demand Chinese traditional massage, without compromising safety – Dana+ only engages professional therapists with minimum five years’ experience and licensed salons.
The convenience of on-demand Chinese traditional massage, without compromising safety – Dana+ only engages professional therapists with minimum five years’ experience and licensed salons.
A mobile application where it’s free and fun to express yourself through selfies, as well as meet and chat with likeminded friends before dating.
A mobile application where it’s free and fun to express yourself through selfies, as well as meet and chat with likeminded friends before dating.
Produced by pet specialists, Gouguanjia is a comprehensive, reliable source of information for dog owners in China, where having pets is a relatively new culture.
Produced by pet specialists, Gouguanjia is a comprehensive, reliable source of information for dog owners in China, where having pets is a relatively new culture.
ENJOY has become the online brand synonymous with Chinese middle/upper-class lifestyle shopping, with its sleek design and curated selection of must-have gourmet and home items.
ENJOY has become the online brand synonymous with Chinese middle/upper-class lifestyle shopping, with its sleek design and curated selection of must-have gourmet and home items.
TheVentures founders launch Singapore VC to drive deals in Southeast Asia
The Korean Viki co-founders return to Singapore as venture builders and investors, offering South Korean partnerships and “CTO-as-a-service” in Southeast Asia
Voicemod: Voice-tweaking tech that's conquering esports and streamers
Backed by esports and gaming VC BITKRAFT Ventures, Voicemod has become a leading name in voice modification tech for gamers and livestreamers, with 2.5m MAU across 65 countries
Petit Pli: Origami-inspired clothes that still fit, even after the body has grown
Founded by a young aeronautical engineer, Petit Pli produces stylish, sustainable pleated garments made from recycled plastic that expand up to seven sizes
Indogen Capital eyes new growth fund of $100m as foreign tech investors stay keen on Indonesia
With its Japanese investment partner Striders, Indogen plans to boost growth-stage funding in Indonesia and open doors for portfolio companies to new markets in East Asia
Diamond Foundry: Growing conflict-free, eco-friendly diamonds in a lab
The world’s first lab-grown diamond producer certified carbon-neutral, Diamond Foundry became a unicorn recently with a $200m investment from Fidelity, adding to earlier funding from tech billionaires
Future Food Asia 2021: Fireside chat with Green Monday's David Yeung
For Chinese startup Green Monday, it’s important to resonate with different local audiences by adapting to local culture and dietary habits and continuously fine-tuning existing products
Plant-based meat faces backlash in China despite gaining traction
An innocuous video clip sparked debate on social media over plant-based meat, with suspicion about its nutritional value, cost-effectiveness and even the motives of foreign companies
Node: Fighting deforestation with fashionable footwear from agricultural waste
Using patented technology developed with Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Node turns farm waste and plant materials into biodegradable vegan footwear and shoe components to help fight deforestation.
The Watertree Project: Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles in Malaysia
With high-profile Malaysian corporate clients under its belt, the startup is in no hurry to raise funds, preferring to focus on raising public awareness and winning mindshare
Graviky Labs: Sustainable ink made from air pollution
Conceptualized at MIT and named among the Best Inventions of 2019 by TIME Magazine, Graviky Labs’ carbon-negative ink is made from upcycled emissions captured with a proprietary device
BetterTradeOff: Taking the pain out of financial planning
The Singapore-based startup’s user numbers rose sharply during Covid-19. It wants to raise $11.5m by year-end, is planning a launch in Australia and is eyeing the US market
Indonesian unicorn Traveloka aims for US listing via SPAC
The online travel aggregator reported revenue drops and layoffs in 2020 but became profitable late last year, led by recoveries in Vietnam and Thailand
Indonesian startup Traval goes virtual to stay afloat during pandemic
The startup is also trying to set itself apart from mainstream tourism with tours like Zero Waste Journey where travelers do not bring plastic items and even plant trees
Clear Plate: Anti-food waste AI that rewards the diners who finish their food
Taking little steps to make a big difference in fighting food waste, Clear Plate engages with digital natives to spread the message
3D printing foodtech Natural Machines joins Euronext's pre-IPO training program
With its 3D printed vegan candies and snowflake pizzas, Natural Machines already has more than 300 companies using its Foodini food printer, which it’s upgrading with laser tech for simultaneous cooking too