Opinion pieces by Naveen Gupta, published in Singapore's leading business dailies — The Straits Times and The Business Times and publications from other countries
By Naveen Gupta
A bank whose e-statements don't reach who they should. An app that works only on specific phone models. Some thoughts on how companies can set up more effective innovation structures.
By Naveen Gupta
Their future is under threat with the advent of certain other services, but they will keep evolving until they can offer seamless transfer to anyone across geographies.
By Naveen Gupta
Given that bitcoin has not been authorised as currency, in theory it is a barter. A look at what qualifies as money, why bitcoin fails those tests, and why it is better understood as a commodity or alternate asset class.
The Straits Times
8 ways to help push Singapore’s digital drive
7 February 2018
By Naveen Gupta
Singapore leads the world in digital government, yet everyday life still runs on a wallet full of plastic cards and cash. Eight practical, ground-level steps to make the Smart Nation truly cashless:
The Business Times
Is fintech just full of froth?
19 November 2015
By Naveen Gupta
Stakeholders beware: many startup founders don’t seem to grasp the underlying business proposition fully. Fintech is not all froth — but founders and investors should strip away the buzzwords and ask the timeless question: will anybody pay for my product or service, and why should they?
By Naveen Gupta
Lakshmi Mohanbabu is the first-ever artist to have her installations in space and the deep ocean — from the International Space Station and the Moon Gallery to three 3D-printed cubes placed 7 km beneath the Pacific near the Mariana Trench, in collaboration with NuStar Technologies, NTU Singapore and JAMSTEC.
By Naveen Gupta, South East Asia Contributor
An exploration of Hungary’s rich winemaking heritage, from the structured Furmint grape and Tokaj’s celebrated wines to the history and character of Bull’s Blood.
