Irish entrepreneur and founder of ed-tech start-up Prep Zone, Mícheál Collins, has been honoured in Singapore for his “commitment to the spirit of enterprise” and work “inspiring Singapore’s youth to pursue entrepreneurship”.

Mr Collins, from Kildorrery in Co Cork, was among 31 business leaders who received the Spirit of Enterprise award from Singapore’s minister for trade and industry.

“We are recognising 31 outstanding business leaders for their ‘can do’ spirit and for becoming one of the best in their fields of businesses,” Mr Shyan said.

He said entrepreneurship is growing in Singapore, adding that there are now more varied and niche opportunities for business ventures.