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Mottainai’s new product Jiro Meat is made with okara, a byproduct of soy milk production Most of us toss out food scraps without a second thought. But for Singapore startup Mottainai Food Tech, waste is the starting point for its next food innovation. For every 1,000 litres of soymilk produced, about 250kg of okara is generated—a […]...

Terra Dining was included in the 2025 Michelin Guide, recognised for its inventive take on Malaysian cuisine Fine dining is often seen as a performance of excess—white tablecloths, whispered service, and food that feels more foreign than familiar. But for Chong Yu Cheng—better known as Chef YC, it’s a platform for reinterpretation, where he can […]...

NTUC, SISEU offer assistance to affected employees, MOM to investigate Agoda allegations The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union (SISEU) are “appalled” at allegations that Agoda warned retrenched employees not to report issues to trade unions or government authorities. The online travel agency has cut staff across its global operations, […]...

Ministry of Manpower has released a list of available PMET jobs for fresh graduates Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. While the vast majority of university graduates in Singapore find a permanent job within six months of leaving their schools, hundreds […]...

Internal memo alleges that Agoda threatened retrenched employees against reporting to government agencies and unions Update: Agoda has refuted allegations that employees were warned against reporting the retrenchments to government agencies or unions. The company stated that impacted employees were “given every support throughout the transition process in line with industry standards.” Online travel agency Agoda has […]...

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. The Ministry of Manpower has updated its quarterly average income figures for the Singapore labour market. Crucially, it is the mean, not the median, so the figure is slightly higher, as it is skewed by […]...

New NUS i³ building to house collaborative spaces, incubation facilities, and offices for NUS-affiliated startups NUS Enterprise has launched a series of fresh initiatives to strengthen local innovation and support startups in Singapore. It is rolling out new facilities, international education programmes, and strategic partnerships aimed at building a stronger deep tech ecosystem while expanding […]...

Being bored is actually a good thing: Harvard Professor Arthur Charles Brooks Be honest—when was the last time you were really bored? Not scrolling TikTok while waiting for your Grab order, not half-watching Netflix with your phone in hand, but actually sitting there with nothing to do. Chances are, you can’t remember. And you’re not […]...

The F&B industry in Singapore operates on razor-thin profit margins Earning a great living while sharing their love for food are the most common drivers for someone to start an F&B business. However, for Singaporean chef-owner Bjorn Shen, making a big buck out of it is impossible, with most businesses failing to survive beyond the […]...