With the current COVID-19 situation resulting in Singapore’s “circuit breaker” measures amidst a global economic slowdown, the government has introduced a raft of measures aimed at supporting SMEs through this difficult time, as well as preparing them for the eventual recovery and upturn.
These measures were rolled out in...
In the Allianz Risk Barometer 2020,their 9th annual survey on top business risks, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), a global corporate insurance carrier and a key business unit of Allianz Group, attracted a record participation of 2718 experts from over 100 countries, including CEOs, risk managers, brokers and...
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 owners alike....
While the pandemic has curtailed international travel, Singaporeans remain spoiled for choice in the variety of restaurants serving a vast array of global cuisines. And, while necessary measures to safeguard public health have meant a more challenging environment for those in the food and beverage industry, technological platforms continue...
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Enterprise Singapore, and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) have joined forces to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups innovate, grow and thrive in the competitive energy sector.
Serving as a one-stop hub, the new EcoLabs Centre of Innovation for Energy...
Rising markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are guiding the global surge in new consumers, with India leading the way, by adding 34 million people to the consumer class this year, almost one third of the 109 million worldwide. After Asia, Africa and Latin America are, respectively, the second and third regions to add more people, per the World...
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...
Realising that business transformation in the post-COVID world is inevitable, companies are turning to AI platforms and technology to accelerate their transformation. Beyond digital payments and online retail, internal business processes are also being enhanced by new technology.
One such company is CrimsonLogic which partners governments globally providing products and...
Family businesses tend to lean towards a long-term view rooted in shared values, vision and culture, which can help them maintain family control over years. However, family ownership, by itself, doesn’t guarantee a business’s longevity. This is according to Deloitte’s new survey, Global family business survey 2019: Long-term goals meet...
Salesforce has released data from its surveyof 1,001 workers in Singapore, which shows a gap in AI skills, despite a growing recognition of its importance.
Only 15% of Singapore respondents say they possess AI skills – even though 57% identified AI as among today’s most in-demand digital skills. There is...
