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Start-ups

From music to mind reading: AI start-ups bet on earbuds

Naqi Logix's Neural Earbuds are equipped with ultra-sensitive sensors that detect tiny movements.
Naqi Logix's Neural Earbuds are equipped with ultra-sensitive sensors that detect tiny movements.

As AI adoption rises, job fears grow across the US

A billboard in New York that sparked a widespread backlash through its provocative "Stop Hiring Humans" message.
A billboard in New York that sparked a widespread backlash through its provocative "Stop Hiring Humans" message.

Welcome to the office. Now take off your shoes

Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.
Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.

Meta to acquire Singapore-based AI start-up Manus, said to be for $2.56 billion

Manus, which was founded in China before moving to Singapore, sells an AI agent to businesses via a subscription service.
Manus, which was founded in China before moving to Singapore, sells an AI agent to businesses via a subscription service.

The new (young) billionaires of the AI boom

Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo founded Scale AI, a data-labelling start-up that received a US$14.3 billion (S$18.4 billion) investment from Meta in June.
Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo founded Scale AI, a data-labelling start-up that received a US$14.3 billion (S$18.4 billion) investment from Meta in June.

Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq tech and talent grab

Nvidia's deal with Groq reflect the recent trend of tech giants acquiring technology and talent without full acquisitions.
Nvidia's deal with Groq reflect the recent trend of tech giants acquiring technology and talent without full acquisitions.

Chinese start-up’s reusable rocket crash-lands after launch

The mission marked the first attempt by a Chinese space company to reach orbit and recover a first-stage booster.
The mission marked the first attempt by a Chinese space company to reach orbit and recover a first-stage booster.

CEO Insights

Backing start-ups crucial for Singapore’s innovation push, despite higher risks: HSBC chief

Singapore, a global innovation hub, plays an important role in HSBC’s global strategy, and as the bank expands in Asia-Pacific.
Singapore, a global innovation hub, plays an important role in HSBC’s global strategy, and as the bank expands in Asia-Pacific.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

‘Ideas matter and we want every child to bring their ideas to life,’ say Stick ‘Em co-founders

Mr Adam Huh Dam (left) and Mr Chong Ing Kai with a creation made with a Stick ‘Em kit.
Mr Adam Huh Dam (left) and Mr Chong Ing Kai with a creation made with a Stick ‘Em kit.

7 companies from S’pore, Malaysia and Hong Kong bag top honours at 2025 Emerging Enterprise Awards

(From left) Evo Commerce CEO Roy Ang, Mesh Bio CEO Andrew Wu, Dododots founder Esther Erin, Hivebotics CEO Rishab Patwari, My Care Healthcare CEO Francis Ho, Green Environmental Engineering managing director Eddy Wee and Hydroleap chief financial officer Kailash Nichani.
(From left) Evo Commerce CEO Roy Ang, Mesh Bio CEO Andrew Wu, Dododots founder Esther Erin, Hivebotics CEO Rishab Patwari, My Care Healthcare CEO Francis Ho, Green Environmental Engineering managing director Eddy Wee and Hydroleap chief financial officer Kailash Nichani.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.