Startup Singapore
November 2018 news
November 2018’s startup news headlines from Singapore: A collection of news items linked to the online news source for each headline.
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Singapore launches world’s first smart grid index, alongside a blockchain-based marketplace for renewable energy // read it here
Singapore: Blockchain2Energy conference seeks startups for pitch competition – applications close 18th November // read it here
Fintech MOUs form part of Singapore-China (Chongqing) Financial Summit aiming at financial connectivity along the Belt and Road // read it here
Singapore: KuCoin crypto platform secures $20M on daily trade volume of $24M // read it here
China’s online retailer Taobao opens its first physical store in Singapore // read it here
Singapore: Shell IdeaRefinerty accelerator unveils 5 energy startups from its 2nd cohort // read it here
Razer gaming hardware company partners NETS Group to launch Razer Pay payment services in Singapore in Q1 2019 // read it here
VISA Everywhere Initiative preps for Singapore-focused launch // read it here
Singapore: AND Global fintech startup lands $2.8M with sights on Myanmar and Philippines entry // read it here
DBS bank launches Startup Xchange business-matching program for startups in Singapore and Hong Kong // read it here
Singapore’s Positive Energy and Indonesia’s Warung Pintar win ASEAN Impact Challenge 2018 // read it here
Singapore: LegalComet AI-powered startup acquired by Rajah & Tann law firm // read it here
Singapore: Nalagenetics genetic testing startup secures US$1M pre-seed // read it here
Singapore: Hmlet secures $6.5M to expand co-living concept in SE Asia // read it here
Singapore: Infocomm Media Development Authority to invest US$1M to aid trials of smart city technologies // read it here
Future Travel Experience Asia Startup Competition finalists unveiled ahead of mid-November’s Singapore event // read it here
Singapore’s MassMutual Ventures launches US$50M fund for SE Asia startups, aiming for 10-15 investments across 3 years // read it here
Singapore: HealthXCapital debuts $25M fund for healthcare startups tackling problems in emerging Asian nations // read it here
Singapore’s PropertyGuru secures US$144M, and acquires Vietnam’s Batdongsan // read it here
Singapore: HoloSuit virtual reality startup gains funding with sports focus // read it here
Switzerland’s Blockchain Valley Ventures launches Singapore unit as part of Asia expansion plan // read it here
Singapore-based Pundi X partners Indonesia’s HARA to bring blockchain to farming for productivity and financial inclusion // read it here
Thailand: Bumrungrad Hospital invests $3M in Singapore’s iDoctor medical app // read it here
