Launched in 2019, Clearly Basics is a medical grade skincare line combining pharmaceutical ingredients with botanicals, bringing the best from both worlds to its customers. Recognising the reality of Singapore as a small market, the company knew it needed to go outside the country in order to...
The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented crisis that affected every aspect of our world. The human and social costs of the disease were staggering, and the disruption to the global economy was acute.
Unsurprisingly, small and medium businesses (SMBs) were among the worst hit,...
A study conducted by Business Environment Council (BEC), in collaboration with Schneider Electric, has found that given the maturing guidelines around sustainability and climate-related reporting, 84% of respondents believe sustainability is a core part of their organization’s strategy and that their leadership teams care about sustainability and climate change.“Organizations have...
Plug and Play has announced plans to launch a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support the Future Malaysia Programme by sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Its primary responsibility will be to accelerate the growth of the innovation ecosystem in the country...
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...
Sendbird has shared exclusive insights into the guardrails for Gen AI conversation that took place in the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos. Comprising the discussion between world leaders during the forum and decades of industry expertise, Sendbird looks to help organizations speed ahead in the operational...
The FinLab, United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) innovation accelerator, launched The FinLab Online on 23 June. This digital platform will help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups across ASEAN implement digital solutions to transform their businesses.
Since its launch in 2015, The FinLab has...
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and KrisShop, Singapore Airlines’ flagship retailer, have announced a three-year partnership to jointly market home-grown brands and grow their e-commerce reach, as well as create seamless experiences for their local and international customers.
Joint marketing campaigns and e-commerce expansion
Sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore and Malaysia has been largely positive since the global COVID-19 pandemic began. In Singapore, firms are looking beyond survival to seize new opportunities, according to a survey compiled by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Experian.
Deloitte has released the Technology-empowered Digital Trade in Asia Pacific report, highlighting the latest trends on cross-border trade in the region as it moves towards a more digitalized, greener and more sustainable future, where small and micro businesses play a vital role.
Based on a...
