Claudia Chong

Singapore

Journalist at The Business Times (Singapore)

Journalist at The Business Times, covering startups and venture capital. [email protected]

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Articles

Rotimatic maker doughs out losses, burns through its cash reserves

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

SingaporeLOCAL startup Zimplistic made headlines in 2016 with its invention Rotimatic, an automated kitchen appliance that makes Indian flatbread or roti. By the time the machine was shipped out to its first batch of customers that year, it had already spent the eight preceding years in development. But a decade after the company's founding, the buzz in 2016 has turned into a pressing question of how long it will be before the business can become sustainable.
Grab's super app goal calls for good grasp of holding on to users

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

SingaporeONCE a simple ride-hailing startup, Grab today is a dominant unicorn that wants to be no less than the operator of a "super app". But to succeed in its goal, the company may need to figure out how to increase the stickiness of its budding marketplace, industry watchers say. Almost a year has passed since Grab declared its goal to be South-east Asia's "everyday super app".
DoctorxDentist wipes platform of reviews after SMC issues advisory to doctors

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

DOCTORXDENTIST has removed all reviews of doctors from its online platform after the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) on Wednesday warned medical practitioners against associating with online search engine optimisation platforms that make use of patient feedback and ratings.
Turning talent into impact

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

THE business of investing in startups is complex. Sure, venture capitalists would tell you to bet on disruptive companies with high growth potential and outstanding founders. But how does one prepare to part with his money, keeping in mind that these infant businesses are typically unprofitable and have unproven business models? How to confidently seek out a winner amid all the noise? When it comes down to it, there really isn't a Golden Rulebook to consult.
Ultra driven

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

IN THE glitzy, fast-paced world of startups, everyone wants to know how to identify the next big thing. Terms like "industry-first", "innovative business model" and "big data" get tossed around. But ask any early-stage venture capitalist, and the one big truth emerges: It all hinges on the founder. Speaking to Anthony Tan, chief executive of tech firm Grab, it starts to become clear why the likes of Vertex Ventures and GGV Capital wanted to back him.
DoctorxDentist to delist doctors after clash with Singapore Medical Association

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong Published Tue, Nov 10, 2020 · 08:35 AM ONLINE platform DoctorxDentist, following days of intense back and forth with the Singapore Medical Association (SMA), said it will now remove the listings of doctors who have requested to have their profiles taken down from the website.
DoctorxDentist removes at least 9,700 doctors from its platform, aims to be more transparent

1 month ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Claudia Chong

DOCTORXDENTIST, a medical-review and consumer-education website, has removed the profiles of at least 9,700 doctors after regulatory and industry bodies criticised the startup and said they were considering legal action against it. Checks by The Business Times as at 4pm found that the site now lists about 300 doctors. BT understands that this is still not the final number of doctors who will be listed on the platform, given that the startup is still revamping its directory.
Two Sisters’ Smoothie’s aesthetic drinks are the ultimate flavour bombs with a local twist | HungryGoWhere

Mar 29, 2025 | hungrygowhere.com | Claudia Chong

Every weekend, a house in one of Kembangan’s landed residential areas throws its gates wide open for business, ready to welcome anyone looking for a rich, velvety smoothie. Since December 2024, sisters-in-law Lew Su Ling, 31, and Lydia Batricia, 23, have been whipping up ice-cold fruity blends from the comfort of Lydia’s family home in Frankel Close. Two Sisters’ Smoothie has all the simplicity and charm of a modern-day lemonade stand.
Soulful brews and heartfelt chats: Kyuukei’s founder on ditching the corporate world to build a haven for rest | HungryGoWhere

Jan 24, 2025 | hungrygowhere.com | Claudia Chong

The owner of one of Singapore’s up-and-coming speciality coffee spots wasn’t always cut out to be a barista. Jonathan Teo’s earliest memory of the caffeinated drink was when he was simply trying to help his mother out. Seeing how exhausted she was one day, the then six-year-old heaped three tablespoons of Nescafe Gold instant coffee into a cup, topped it with water, and eagerly served it to her. “She was horrified, of course,” he recalls, with a laugh.
Tingkatkan otomatisasi, perusahaan Singapura kembangkan robot layanan

Aug 20, 2024 | id.techinasia.com | Claudia Chong

Dunia sedang dilanda pandemi ketika Kelvin Wee, CEO Patec Precision Industry yang terdaftar di Taiwan, menerima permintaan dari organisasi keamanan Certis Cisco. Saat itu, Certis sedang mencoba membangun robot keamanan, tetapi mengalami kesulitan dengan vendor mereka. Mereka tak menemukan titik tengah antara kinerja, keandalan, dan harga. Lalu, bisakah Patec membantu mereka? Bagi Wee, ini adalah kesempatan yang menarik.