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4 Inspiring Facts About Seaweed Billionaire, Tob Itthipat Peeradechapan

“Tob” Itthipat Peeradechapan, at 34 years-old, is seen as a symbol for youth entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Taokaenoi Food & Marketing, an international brand that is best known in East Asia for their wafer-thin sheets of crispy seaweed. Like most entrepreneurs, Tob’s story is one that inspires others, proving that the beaten track… Continue reading 4 Inspiring Facts About Seaweed Billionaire, Tob Itthipat Peeradechapan

How South Korea Became The Skincare and Beauty Capital of The World

The South Korean beauty scene has taken the global skincare and beauty industry by storm. Known as K-beauty, South Korea has developed a sort of cult-like following. Youtubers and Social Media Influencers are also raving about the benefits of these K-beauty products. The Korean beauty market is among the top 10 around the world, with… Continue reading How South Korea Became The Skincare and Beauty Capital of The World

7 Successful Indian Female Entrepreneurs Who Broke the Glass Ceiling

Gone are the days when thinking about successful entrepreneurs brought the picture of a handsome young man in a well-fitted suit to mind. Now, women entrepreneurs are making their way to success in India and are achieving the milestones many men could only hope for. Here you can learn about 7 successful female Indian entrepreneurs… Continue reading 7 Successful Indian Female Entrepreneurs Who Broke the Glass Ceiling

From Design Agency Head to Successful Ice Cream Treats Founder – Creamier & Sunday Folks

Cafés and dessert shops are popular hangout spots for people of all ages. There’s nothing quite like ice cream and coffee on a sunny afternoon – what more when it’s of the homemade sort. Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream & Coffee and Sunday Folks are no strangers to the café scene in Singapore. Despite the long queues… Continue reading From Design Agency Head to Successful Ice Cream Treats Founder – Creamier & Sunday Folks

An Interview with Kakitangan CEO, Effon Khoo

HR Automation is the process of improving the efficiency of human resources departments through automating the manual processes while eliminating information-centred risks. Malaysian startup Kakitangan specialises in this very department. Founded in 2015, the company received up to RM1.5 million in funding through equity crowdfunding. To delve into their vision and success, SKALE spoke Effon … Continue reading An Interview with Kakitangan CEO, Effon Khoo

From Ice Cream Parlor to F&B Empire: Tony Tan Caktiong (Jolibee)

Not a lot of us know that the largest fast food chain in the Philippines started off as an ice cream parlor. Yes, Jollibee, the home of the smiley red and white bee mascot that every Filipino adores, was once a little shop in Cubao, Quezon City in 1978 that served ice cream and sandwiches.… Continue reading From Ice Cream Parlor to F&B Empire: Tony Tan Caktiong (Jolibee)

From Small Business to Empires: How These 4 Malaysian F&B Companies Made It

Malaysians are a lucky lot when it comes to food. Due to the multi-racial aspect of our country, we are spoilt for choice with a culinary divergence that few countries can brag. Chinese, Indian, Malay – you name it, we have it. Last week, we wrote an article that identified 3 Singaporean hawkers and their… Continue reading From Small Business to Empires: How These 4 Malaysian F&B Companies Made It

How These 3 Singaporean Entrepreneurs Went From Hawkers to Running an F&B Empire

Humble beginnings provide a foundation for business growth. Sometimes, a rags-to-riches story can be warming and inspiring to those of us who are still looking for a way to define our success. Read on to see how these 3 hawkers made an empire from their humble eateries. 1. Paradise Group Paradise Group first started out… Continue reading How These 3 Singaporean Entrepreneurs Went From Hawkers to Running an F&B Empire

6 Facts About Myanmar’s Tycoon “Pepsi” Thein Tun

At 82, Thein Tun is one of Myanmar’s most venerable tycoons. His company Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) is regarded as one of the ten strongest businesses in the country. MGS is best known for introducing Pepsi into the Burmese Market in the 90’s. There are a lot of good take-aways from this down-to-earth businessman’s attitude… Continue reading 6 Facts About Myanmar’s Tycoon “Pepsi” Thein Tun

How these 7 Pinoy Stalls Became Outstanding Culinary Restaurants

Wonder how big names become big names in the first place? These restaurants are no stranger to humble beginnings and hard work. Read on for inspiring stories of individuals that took the risk and entered the F&B industry to share their delicious recipes with the world. 1. Manang’s Chicken Manang’s Chicken was Mother’s recipe that… Continue reading How these 7 Pinoy Stalls Became Outstanding Culinary Restaurants