The Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced in early
November the successful completion of its Business sans Borders (BSB) Phase One
Proof-of-Concept (POC). MAS and IMDA will proceed with the Phase Two
Pilot of the BSB in 1H 2020.
BSB is...
It is more critical than ever for companies in Singaporeto refresh the technologies and solutions in their cybersecurity infrastructure, according to findings of the Security Outcomes Study Volume 2, released by Cisco. The study highlights that almost half of cybersecurity technologies (47%) used by companies in Singapore are considered...
Many of us expected 2023 to mark the comeback of the global economy following the pandemic. However, inflationary pressures from rising interest rates and geopolitical turbulence continue to weigh in. Amidst the ongoing uncertainty, business owners in Southeast Asia can find solace in the e-commerce sector, which...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and World Economic Forum (the Forum) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on initiatives to advance digital inclusion through financial services, with the aim of reducing inequalities for people and smaller businesses in emerging and...
WorldFirst and Alibaba.com have entered a partnership to help Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bolster their digital presence and expand their sales internationally, overcoming the constraints brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
WorldFirst will become Alibaba.com’s official channel partner in Singapore, helping local sellers...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong have regained confidence in their business and the economy, despite having ongoing concerns about a possible economic downturn in Hong Kong and other markets, customer acquisition challenges, and rising business costs, according to research released by QBE Hong Kong.
The...
Remote and distributed workforces are here to stay due to the mutual benefits to both businesses and talent according to a new study from Velocity Global.
The 2022 Work In Progress — The State of Distributed Work: Tech Sector touts multiple benefits of distributed work, shows...
In the ever-shifting landscape of global commerce, the resilient spirit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has long been admired. These businesses are known to form the backbone of our economies, but their path to international expansion is often not one without...
Hackuity has shared its latest findings on current cyber threats, including the most critical red flags in Asia Pacific (APAC) and how businesses can defend against them. This comes amid a surge in cyber threats as attackers shift their focus to the region.
“Enterprises...
Despite being hit hard by COVID-19 in 2021, Indonesian small businesses still managed to outperform their Asia-Pacific counterparts in business growth, in part due to their high level of e-commerce adoption.
They are likely to maintain this momentum in 2022, according to CPA Australia...
