Enterprise Explores

It’s that time again where the government will present to all Malaysians what they will be spending on and what goodies we will be getting. So what are your hopes for budget 2020 and what areas should the government be focusing on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Service animals have been known to greatly help their human companions. Those with physical disabilities rely on their dogs as guides, while people with mental health issues find comfort in their furry friends. Now, there’s tech that’s helping dogs to “communicate” better with their humans who are in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with mental health is not only complicated but also costly, and like it or not, its a crisis. Approximately 15.5% of the global population is affected by mental illnesses, and those numbers are fast rising. Although there are many who require treatment, more than 50% of mental illnesses remain untreated. Artificial Intelligence could be the key to open a window for better mental health awa...

Entrepreneurs suffer mental illness at higher than average rates. According to a study by Michael Freeman, a psychiatrist, psychologist and former CEO who serves on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report having a mental health condition, with some specific conditions being more preval...

While Amazon is king of online retail over in the States, they’ve been very careful about opening shop in Southeast Asia. The e-Commerce landscape here is a whole other beast. Nevertheless, Amazon’s presence in Singapore is bound to disrupt the space, and other players need to be ready to put up a fight with the world’s most powerful retailer. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Nearly 40% of Malaysian respondents from REDHILL’s ASEAN Youth Survey said that getting a job was difficult, while 25% of the employed said that they do not feel secure in their jobs. We dig into the findings of this survey that seeks to analyse the roles of Southeast Asian youths as drivers of economic, cultural, social and political change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Choosing a course to pursue at university can be mind racking for most teens who have no clue what they want in life. In reality though, one’s choice of study may not necessarily determine a person’s life trajectory to such a great extent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dentists are “nightmare fuel” for a lot of people. The sound of machines whirring as they inspect your teeth is enough to send grown adults into a panic. Tend, a startup in NYC, wants to change the way people view the dentist’s office by making it grotesquely posh and hipster-esque. But will it take away our fear of the “tooth doctor”? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In January of 2018, the founders of the dog-walking startup, Wag , announced they had landed a $300 million investment from SoftBank's Vision Fund. The startup attracted endorsements from celebrities including singer Mariah Carey and actress Olivia Munn, who is also an investor. More than a year and a half later, SoftBank and Wag have fallen short. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The freelancer’s reputation is one of constant hustling, underpayment, and a short life span. It’s just a glorified waiting room for when you’re in between a full-time, salaried job, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at some of the outstanding business leaders that made Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen list of the year - the women who are defying stereotypes, transforming industries and breaking down barriers across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some Malaysians think it’s about time we had smart meters installed in our homes, others are not quite looking forward to it. We break down the top misconceptions about TNB’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), better known as the smart meter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people don’t seem to think so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not about Grab’s virtual monopoly of the local ride-hailing market. It’s about abuse , that could affect consumers in the long run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can't concentrate on all of your responsibilities, you can pay a small fee to get some "deep work" done, distraction free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do planets, stars, and zodiac signs matter at work? Can they help with communication, and how different are they from personality tests? According to an article on FastCompany , recent interest in “professional” astrology has spiked, with more people turning to stars and signs to explain their problems, or lack thereof, at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

When many of us look back on summer holidays during childhood, we might think of hours spent outside or at summer camps kicking balls, swimming or doing theatre. But in recent years a growing number of summer camps, as well as books and magazines, are teaching children how to make and save money – and how to get rich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s clear that flying’s dependence on fossil fuels takes a toll on the environment. A round-trip transatlantic flight emits as much CO2 as an average Indian does in an entire year. (And carbon offsets, while well-meaning, are criticised for being ineffective and poorly regulated.) Even as air passenger numbers continue to grow, so too does the debate around the ethics of air travel. N...

It’s clear that flying’s dependence on fossil fuels takes a toll on the environment. A round-trip transatlantic flight emits as much CO2 as an average Indian does in an entire year. (And carbon offsets, while well-meaning, are criticised for being ineffective and poorly regulated.) Even as air passenger numbers continue to grow, so too does the debate around the ethics of air travel. N...

The end of an era is here . Malaysia will be switching all analogue TV transmissions to digital TV by the end of this month. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has encouraged those who have yet to make the switch to obtain its digital service, myFreeview Digital TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the haze seems to clearing up thanks to the monsoon rain, forest fires are an annual annoyance to almost everyone around the world. Can tech be a saviour in our quest to make the world free of forest fires? A gel developed by Stanford researchers may be the solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forever 21 is yet another major brand that has struggled to survive in changing times. Them filing for bankruptcy reflects a shift in the way young people shop. There are lessons to be learned here about shopping behavior, generational gaps, and how some brands - no matter how huge - can lose their market share in a short amount of time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Down in Singapore some travellers using online travel booking sites have ended up paying more than they bargained for because of the non-transparent pricing and marketing practices used on these sites. Has this happened to you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk believes humans can and should become an interplanetary species, and the best time to do so is now. His new spaceship , he thinks, can help achieve that lofty goal. Aptly called Starship, he is hoping that it could reach orbit within 6 months and hope it would one day carry humans to Mars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’d have to be in a very niche market to use an app that identifies venture capitalists, but that’s exactly what AngelFace is. After being turned down by investors themselves, the app creators decided to pivot and focus on “identifying investors” using facial recognition. It’s silly, and scary, all at the same time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...