SMEs should tap private equity players' expertise to grow: Heng

Published Fri, Apr 8, 2016 · 07:43 AM

[SINGAPORE] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should tap private equity firms in addition to the many government schemes and funding programmes on offer to automate, innovate, scale and internationalise, said finance minister Heng Swee Keat.

"Make the best use of the expertise of our private equity players, who can connect you to markets and partners, and to access technology," added Mr Heng.

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