While many SMEs understand the importance of digitalisation, determining how and where to begin can be challenging. The most common roadblocks come down to limited budgets, difficulty attracting right talent, a lack of clarity around available technologies, and entrenched legacy processes.
Transformation efforts often stall because SMEs are unsure what...
PouchNATION is aSingapore-based event technology company founded in 2012 which pioneered event management tech solutions in Southeast Asia. It was the first platform that introduced cashless payment for events in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
Following an acquisition by Lantern in 2023 the company evolved from event technology provider into...
Research from Deltek finds the UK's project-based businesses started the year optimistic about how technology can help them reach their growth targets in 2025.
Despite economic headwinds, firms are ambitious, with 83% looking to increase profit growth this year and 42% expecting to increase headcount significantly.
In terms of predicted gross profit...
The "Transforming for Sustainability: Driving Impact and Value through Supply Chain Action" report, by the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) found that MSMEs in Southeast Asia recognise the business value of adopting sustainability practices – from lowering costs and improving long-term efficiency (39%) to attracting or retaining...
Almost 60% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over 2025, according to PwC's 28th Annual Global CEO Survey.
The report, which surveyed 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also finds that 42% expect to increase headcount by 5% or more in 2025 – more...
In 1991, Mr Gurcharan Singh left the Singapore Armed Forces to help his wife with her hawker stall at Tanjong Pagar. There, the couple sold a small variety of Northern Indian favourites.
As the store grew in popularity, customers made requests for other dishes which helped the couple expand their...
Adobe’s 2025 AI and Digital Trends Asia snapshot revealed how businesses in Asia are adopting generative AI to drive growth.
The study, based on a survey of 508 executives across Asia (Hong Kong, South Korea and Southeast Asia) found senior executives are already seeing the benefits of generative AI adoption, such as...
When Welson Ang left the Navy in 2004, he was facing tough times, experiencing financial constraints during the SARS outbreak, a period when opportunities were scarce and the economy was uncertain. “I knew I needed to support my family, but I didn’t have much to start with,” he shares.
From...
Despite a challenging operating environment, Singapore’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) remain resilient and focused on growth through digitalisation, according to a report by Xero.
Polling over 500 owners and senior decision-makers from SMBs in Singapore, the report found that 6 in 10 (61%) have been impacted by inflation and rising...
New partnerships with industry giants Alibaba Cloud, Prudential and ST Engineering will give more local SMEs access to cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and cyber security.
Announced at the opening of ATxEnterprise by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, these new...
