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Singapore — a hub for technology startups?
8 July 10
“Singapore — a hub for technology startups” might seem like a message
lifted straight from marketing brochures and not in tune with reality
on the ground.The organizers of Echelon 2010, one of the leading technology conferences in Asia, had got to experience this phenomenon. While there is a lot of talk about the burgeoning Asian tech-startup scene, this event showcased the continent’s diversity of startup ventures by featuring 50 startups, 40 speakers, and 650 attendees from over 20 countries.
“Events like this make a huge difference and put Singapore on the
technology map,” said Michael Smith, director of technology initiatives for Yahoo.
Government support is key