Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has released insights from a survey examining trade trends between Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, covering 13 markets across the region including Singapore.
Among key regional findings highlighting the enablers and challenges shaping cross-border trade, the survey revealed that Singaporean SMEs outperform the APAC average across...
Technology is often hailed as the great equaliser for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they compete with larger firms. Cloud platforms, AI and automation tools are more accessible than ever, leading many SMEs to believe that buying the right tech is the ticket to transformation. The truth is,...
Founded in 2025 by Fatima Rizwan, Okara is a Private AI Chat platform with a mission to deliver private, fast and secure chat experiences through open-source models built on a foundation of uncompromising data privacy.
As Fatima explains, she has a strong belief that using AI shouldn't mean giving up...
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has released insights from a new survey examining trade lane trends between Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, which highlights key enablers and barriers to cross-border trade.
Conducted in September 2025, the survey polled 850 small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across 13 APAC markets and over 1,200...
CEOs shift from ambition to activation on sustainability, with nearly all (99%) stating their intent to maintain or expand their commitments, according to the 2025 edition of the CEO Study from the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture.
Despite only a small percentage (fewer than 15%) feeling well prepared for...
Singapore’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are weathering what can only be described as a perfect storm. In recent years, soaring manpower costs, disrupted supply chains, and escalating geopolitical tensions have converged to create an environment of unprecedented uncertainty.
The challenge before business leaders now is to recognise the importance...
Founded in 1959 by Edward “Ted” Dunn, GME is a proudly Australian, family-owned business that has been at the forefront of RF communication technology for over 65 years.
With a clear and enduring vision to keep people safe and connected, the company places a strong focus on innovation, quality, and...
Sustainable Finance Initiative's recent survey conducted with 144 family office representatives from around the world, shows continued commitment to sustainable investment despite ongoing political and financial uncertainties.
Over 90% of respondents have allocated some part of their portfolio to sustainable investments. The findings also show encouraging signals that for nearly...
For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), expanding into Singapore or scaling within the city comes with a familiar challenge: high operating costs. Office rentals, warehouse leases, and logistics overheads often consume a disproportionate share of resources.
In fact, Singapore Business Federation (SBF) recently found that 43% of SMEs identified...
The Digital Infrastructure Collective (Asia) has released its inaugural Global Data Center Report 2025, identifying the Singapore–Johor corridor as one of three emerging global “A.I. PowerHubs,” alongside London–Dublin and Virginia–Pennsylvania.
The report highlights that the Singapore–Johor nexus is uniquely positioned to anchor A.I. development in Asia, combining a critical mass...
