Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in ASEAN have set their sights on leveraging external tech providers as a way of accelerating their digital ambitions, according to a TDCX’s report. SMEs are looking to tech providers such as cloud providers, system integrators, cybersecurity specialists, as well...
Xero has launched a report revealing a unique paradox expressed by Singapore’s small business owners. While reporting the highest levels of work-related stress in comparison to their peers, they additionally ranked second globally in the categories of overall wellbeing and life satisfaction. The report,...
Singapore’s emerging tech startup pipeline appears to be maturing to reach a ‘steady state’ with approximately 60 startups incorporated annually, but early-stage startups looking to fundraise this year may face especially challenging conditions, according to the Singapore Early-Stage Emerging Tech Startups 2022 landscape report.
The outlook for the global economy took a positive turn in the first half of 2023 as inflationary pressures began to ease, but ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges in key markets are slowing any return to sustained growth, according to a forecast from KPMG.According to KPMG's Global...
Customers are looking at multiple cloud providers to meet their enterprise requirements. Multicloud is the reality in enterprise technology according to a study from 451 Research commissioned by Oracle. The study collected information from 1,500 respondents at enterprises about how they use the cloud...
Founded in 2013, Cru World Wines represents the vision of its co-founders Simon Farr and Jeremy Howard, who share the desire to harness new technology to improve the experience of fine wine collectors. Since then, they have grown into a leading full-service marketplace for acquiring, trading, and...
Atradius has released its 2023 Regional Economic Outlook report, setting out growth forecasts for key economies in Asia, including the outlook for a newly reopened China, and offering a long-term view on the risks of geo-economic fragmentation resulting from ongoing supply chain reconfigurations and geopolitical tensions.Overall Asia macro-economic outlook:
Singapore businesses have a cautious economic outlook, as new data from Airwallex reveals that 7 in 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) here are bracing for a potential recession within the next two years. The independent research considered the challenges SMEs in Singapore would face...
Forming the backbone of the nation’s economy, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are essential for Singapore and account for almost half (44%) of Singapore’s Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), indicating the critical role they play in the country’s economic development. With over 288,000 SMEs in Singapore, SMEs...
Sleek has released its second annual Sleek Small Business Index examining the perspectives of Singapore small business owners on the current business environment and their expectations for 2023, against the backdrop of a challenging economic environment.  Through expert advice and success stories, the Sleek...