Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are navigating a critical juncture. A decade ago, many were taking their first digital steps – transitioning from manual processes to POS systems, launching basic websites, and exploring e-commerce.
Today, digitalisation is no longer a differentiator – it’s the baseline. For lean teams with...
The Singapore Business Federation’s (SBF) National Business Survey 2025 – Manpower and Wages Edition revealed Singapore businesses’ bearish outlook on the current state of economy.
Businesses are lowering revenue and profitability expectations, holding off expansion and hiring due to the uncertain macroeconomic outlook. More companies expect conditions to worsen (35%)...
The IDC Data and AI Pulse: Asia Pacific 2024 study, commissioned by SAS, has revealed Asia Pacific (APAC) organisations are rushing to jump onto the AI bandwagon, with nearly half (43%) planning a large investment increase in AI of over 20% in the next 12 months.
While organisations are investing heavily in AI, only 18% of APAC...
Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, and We Are Social, the socially-led creative agency, have released Digital 2025, their latest annual report on social media and digital trends worldwide.
Digital 2025 shows that AI’s momentum is accelerating, social media is increasingly important for brand discovery, and ad spend has increased...
Arteastiq Group was founded in 2010 with a vision to bring together lifestyle dining and artistic experiences. As Kian Fei, Head of Operations, recalls it started as Arteastiq Boutique Tea House in Singapore’s Mandarin Gallery, a concept that combined premium tea offerings with art jamming sessions in a luxurious...
PouchNATION is aSingapore-based event technology company founded in 2012 which pioneered event management tech solutions in Southeast Asia. It was the first platform that introduced cashless payment for events in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
Following an acquisition by Lantern in 2023 the company evolved from event technology provider into...
Agentic AI is poised to deliver up to $450 billion in economic value by 2028 yet, despite strong momentum, only 2% of organizations have fully scaled deployment and trust in AI agents is declining.
Organizations are discovering that AI agents deliver the greatest impact when humans remain actively involved. Nearly three-quarters...
In 1991, Mr Gurcharan Singh left the Singapore Armed Forces to help his wife with her hawker stall at Tanjong Pagar. There, the couple sold a small variety of Northern Indian favourites.
As the store grew in popularity, customers made requests for other dishes which helped the couple expand their...
Kantar reveals that Amazon has claimed the top spot as most preferred ad platform among consumers in Asia Pacific, climbing three positions from last year. According to Kantar Media Reactions 2024, most consumers consider ads on Amazon to be trustworthy and innovative, viewing them as exceptionally relevant and useful, helping it achieve...
When Welson Ang left the Navy in 2004, he was facing tough times, experiencing financial constraints during the SARS outbreak, a period when opportunities were scarce and the economy was uncertain. “I knew I needed to support my family, but I didn’t have much to start with,” he shares.
From...
