Singapore SMEs
Inside Singapore’s push to transform manufacturing through AI and automation
Cost, labour and competitive pressures push manufacturers to artificial intelligence, advanced engineering
South-east Asia’s e-commerce market to hit nearly US$290 billion by 2029: study
But as digital payments dominate, ‘uneven digital maturity’ is preventing SMEs from capitalising on growth
Heritage confectioner Old Seng Choong makes overseas debut in Hong Kong with hopes of larger expansion
The home-grown pastry brand sees Hong Kong as a gateway to accessing the larger China market
Singapore jeweller Ishtara eyes overseas expansion, greater online presence amid gold price rally
It aims to capitalise on the boom to scale operations, tapping both retail demand and investment interest
Today’s geopolitical disruption demands a new crisis plan for Singapore SMEs
Forget the survival playbook from the Covid-19 era
Higher bar, talent crunch complicate Singapore SMEs’ succession plans
For ageing towkays, finding the right successor may prove harder than before, observers say
DBS commits S$10 million to cashback deals, boosts AI adoption support for SMEs
The moves are aimed at helping more Singaporeans ‘stretch their dollar’ and future-proofing local firms
Track your macros: Meal prep delivery services see gains in Singapore, amid health and fitness boom
Much of the demand has been fuelled by a new generation of consumers who are more informed about nutrition and portion control, players say
Singapore SMEs extend growth streak in Q1, but Middle East war clouds outlook: OCBC
Growth for the quarter is broad-based, supported by SMEs in domestic-facing and outward-oriented industries
Two in three Singapore firms ‘moderately to severely’ hit by Iran war: SBF
Rising energy and logistics costs affect operations and demand, even as firms try to manage expenses and shift strategies
