Singapore

Global founders need global financial access, and Aspire and Osome are enabling them to reach new heights. During ‘Founders Night: Breaking Orbit’, Aspire’s flagship founder event in Singapore on September 3, Aspire announced the launch of the ‘Aspire Account-Opening Integration’ with Osome to make that process easier and faster. With this integration, founders can open…

Sanct, a Singapore-registered start-up whose social app begins with meeting friends in person, has released the third episode of its short film series on YouTube. In the new film, Keisha, who works in Singapore, has to tell her family in Jakarta that she cannot come home yet, and the family finds another way to spend…

Ondo Finance and FLOQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring tokenized U.S. stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) exposure to eligible users in Indonesia, connecting Ondo Finance’s tokenized securities technology with FLOQ’s locally regulated digital asset platform and more than 1.8 million registered users. The agreement was signed during Indonesia Blockchain Week (IDBW)…

Club Tourism International Inc., a Japan-based travel company, announced that its drift ice tour in Hokkaido for international visitors to Japan has been awarded the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award at the Tour Grand Prix 2026, one of Japan’s most prestigious travel industry awards. The tour was designed as a shared travel…

Ahead of Milan Fashion Week, LA TRỊNH atelier is set to present its new collection, “Gods Within Her,” in Milan, continuing its journey of bringing stories of Vietnamese culture, femininity and traditional craftsmanship to the international creative community. Founded in 2024, LA TRỊNH atelier has developed a creative model that connects design thinking in Milan…

According to browsing and booking data from「Resort Glamping.com」japanese glamping information and book platform, travelers showed a growing shift in interest from cities toward regional destinations surrounded by nature during the first half of 2026. Rather than simply sightseeing spots, more travelers are making the accommodation part of their autumn destination, choosing private and peaceful environments…

Tokihana will exhibit at Singapore wedding expo “Wedding Wonderland” on September 19 and 20 Tokihana Inc., the operator of Tokihana (https://tokihana.net/), a Japan-based wedding venue search service that allows couples to consult via LINE, has launched a new destination wedding support service for Singapore-based couples who are considering holding their wedding in Japan. Through this…

Sanct, a personal networking app from Indonesia that only lets people become friends after meeting face to face and scanning each other’s QR code, has released two one-minute short films on YouTube ahead of its launch in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The second film follows two sisters, one in Jakarta and one in Singapore, through…

As luxury guests become increasingly selective about what they keep, hotels, brands and event organisers are moving beyond conventional corporate merchandise. Singapore-based Island Whisper Atelier explores a more considered approach to bespoke gifting — creating original pieces, guest amenities and event objects designed around the client, destination and experience, rather than a fixed product catalogue….

In this second edition, Design WAH! 2026 brought 15 exhibitor profiles from Singapore-based independent creators and design schools to FLAsia Singapore, creating a setting to examine how original ideas can become clearer propositions for licensing and collaboration. SINGAPORE, 1 September 2026 – Design WAH! 2026 is bringing renewed attention to a question that matters for…