eBay has unveiled its study on online businesses across the six Southeast Asian markets of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The "Southeast Asia Small Online Business Trade Report 2022" ("Report") highlights how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these countries are using the eBay e-commerce marketplace to successfully sell...
The global economy shows signs of steadying, however, many indicators remain weaker than a year ago, according to the Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) for Q4 2022 from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants). The Q4 report shows the...
Despite geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets, communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide are continuing to invest in 5G, the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report shows. Following the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the Indian market is witnessing...
eFreshMe started during the pandemic with a diverse product range that addressed the pressing issues of the time, as well as personal care items. As the pandemic subsided, the company adroitly recognised the shifts in consumer demand, and strategically focused their offering on beauty and skincare.
Singaporean lithium-ion battery manufacturer, Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd  has announced that its subsidiary Suzhou Durapower Technology Co Ltd has just broken ground for its new battery manufacturing factory in Suzhou, China. The new factory will have an area size of 32,500 square meters, featuring...
As part of DBS’ efforts to partner clients from key industries to transition to a low-carbon economy, DBS has published a Sustainable and Transition Finance Framework and Taxonomy. This will form the bedrock for DBS to engage with clients who are furthering their sustainability agenda.
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has posed severe challenges for the global economy and supply chains have been in the eye of the storm. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, some countries are considering moving supply chains out of China. However, as a recent research study by...
Huawei announced its plan to invest US$100 million in startup support at the inaugural HUAWEI CLOUD Spark Founders Summit. Huawei said the investment would go towards its Spark Program in the Asia Pacific region, which aims to build a sustainable startup ecosystem for the region over the...
The gender skills gap in Singapore narrowed during the pandemic, according to a new global study that examines the pandemic’s impact on skills and learning trends among women.  Coursera’s Women and Skills Report 2021 for Singapore compares pre-pandemic enrolment and performance data with trends observed...
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.