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Concrete has a major carbon problem. Here’s Neocrete’s solution

Think about this: after water, concrete is the most widely used material in the world. It is everywhere–in roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, and other infrastructure. All this modern development, however, presents a big problem. Producing cement, the key ingredient in concrete, releases harmful carbon dioxide, making up 8% of global carbon emissions. We can’t deny how […]

Lhoopa: Solving SEA’s affordable housing crisis, one home at a time

It’s a story we often hear in emerging markets: people leaving rural areas for cities in search of a better life, only to find themselves in informal settlements with unsafe water, poorly built houses, and uncertain property rights. The problem isn’t that people don’t want to buy homes; it’s that there aren’t enough affordable ones […]

How LiveIn overcame COVID to emerge as SEA’s leading long-stay proptech

In 2020, LiveIn Co-founder and CEO, Keek Wen Khai (“Khai”), faced a critical moment. Just as the Malaysia-based long-stay property rental startup was set to venture into Thailand, COVID brought most industries to a sudden standstill. At that time, proptech startups engaged in short-term budget hotels and co-working spaces witnessed a drastic decline in occupancy […]