Singapore startup Beep raises US$3.3 million in pre-series A investment round 31 Jul 2024 The fundraising was led by existing investors, including SUTD Venture. The amount raised will aid the company expand its Voltality platform in South-east Asia, starting with Thailand and Malaysia. No longer an eyesore, but are shared bikes a viable commuting option in Singapore? 27 Jul 2024 Dr Samuel Chng, head of the Urban Psychology Lab at SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, noted the lack of a strong cycling culture here, which contributes to lacklustre demand for bike sharing. Public, building owners must step up to protect Singapore’s heritage 26 Jul 2024 Recent incidents involving conserved properties in Singapore have shown that the country has some way to go to ensure that its heritage buildings are adequately protected. Two incidents that made headlines in recent weeks underscore this point.