Expansion

The Southeast Asian region has always been a critical cog in the global economic engine. Even amid the global health crisis, the region's economy has remained resilient and relatively composed, dropping only by 1.5 percent during the pandemic while the rest of the world dipped by 3.2...

The pandemic has forced almost every organisation to adapt to new ways of doing business. This meant that in an increasingly evolving digital-first landscape, embracing new technology equals long-term survival. For medium-sized enterprises, however, the IT transformation journey is not without some speed bumps.

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has downgraded the Singapore’s GDP growth for 2019 at 1.5 to 2.5 per cent. In the last Economic Survey of Singapore published in February, MTI highlighted that growth in most of the key advanced and regional economies...

In an interview with SME Horizon, Paul Hadjy, Co-Founder, Horangi Cyber Security explains how his company helps small and medium enterprises in the Asia Pacific region use technology to mitigate risks Can you tell us about Horangi? Me and my co-founder...

A dipstick poll conducted by financial services group DBS has revealed that SMEs in Singapore are looking to the government to give them a leg-up in supporting their business growth this year. Eight in 10 said they are expecting more business incentives to be announced at the...

Gabkotech Innovations, has announced that Keith Morton Security (KMS), a licensed security service provider in Singapore, has successfully implemented its iREP Security mobile application and monitoring system for digitalising and automating security processes and workflow. Keith Morton Security (KMS) is a security service providers...

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact businesses, one important lesson is to adapt through quick thinking and workarounds. This has been experienced by mc.2, a brand with a strong reputation for its smart blinds and curtains in Singapore, which caters to both homeowners and business space...

As the world enters into the third year of living with the pandemic, the importance of digital technology to maintain our work and lives has never been clearer. We’ve collected a range of technology predictions for businesses navigating the year ahead. IT and business...

New market research led by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and sponsored by Red Hat and Starburst explores organizational challenges related to exponential growth in data volumes and rapid innovation across the data stack. The research indicates that organizations are facing a perfect storm of cost, complexity, and talent when...

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...