Economic pressures and persistent inflation have unseated the war for talent as the top near-term risk facing business leaders around the world, according to a new survey from Protiviti and NC State University's ERM Initiative. The survey measures the most pressing business risks over the next year as well as the next...
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), an international network of organisations, has expanded its commitment to protect consumers from harmful activities of online fraudsters, with the launch of its first Asia chapter in Singapore. Leveraging Singapore’s role as a regional hub and solidifying a local network of stakeholders across key sectors such...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed from a niche technology into a powerful tool that promises to revolutionize industries across the globe. However, its widespread adoption has been hindered by complexity and accessibility issues, limiting its benefits to only the most technically proficient or resource-rich organizations. The concept of democratizing AI...
In May 2024, Payoneer hosted the regional Payoneer VIP Connect Manila event. This brought together experts and influencers to share insights and action-oriented strategies for SMBs to overcome obstacles and seize global growth opportunities. Attendees– founders, C-suite executives, and industry experts – were drawn from SMBs across different industries and...
Pax8 has released the results of a new global survey conducted by Channelnomics on the buying trends of Small and Midsize Business (SMB) buyers in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) market. The report found that 88 per cent of SMBs have successfully implemented at least one AI system but that...
Payoneer has released its second annual SMB Ambitions Barometer, which surveyed nearly 3,800 SMBs across 15 countries in early 2024 to gauge the factors critical to their growth.   “We are seeing unprecedented global growth opportunities for the world's entrepreneurs and small businesses, who are leading a new wave of globalization,”...
HubSpot has announced the findings of a study conducted by Milieu Insight that explored the trends and innovations shaping the startup landscape in Southeast Asia and India. Despite current global economic headwinds and private funding in the region declining to its lowest levels in six years, the startup ecosystem in Southeast...
Small businesses in Singapore are gearing up for a promising year of growth and innovation, according to a new survey by global professional accounting body CPA Australia. The annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey found that 58 per cent of small businesses in Singapore foresee growth this year, marking the highest level of optimism since 2018. Notably,...
The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) sees significant opportunities for bilateral trade and business growth between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India, and encourages businesses in Singapore to leverage and optimize the potential and opportunities for increased investments between the two regions, fuelled by India's vibrant industrial and technology sectors, and platforms...
Despite the ongoing economic uncertainties, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises in the Southeast Asian and Greater China regions are eager to venture overseas in search of a boost to their profits and reputation. In particular, they have their sights set on the ASEAN region. The UOB Business...