ASME
Budget 2026: SMEs unlikely to face sharp cost increases from EP, S Pass salary hikes, but offshoring interest may grow
A key way for SMEs to adapt to higher costs is to offshore parts of their operations, say industry observers
SMEs ‘screaming for help’, panellists say, as they urge Budget support on costs and overseas push
Enhanced internationalisation schemes, greater access to government financing facilities among measures that could make a difference
ESR’s push for AI welcomed by observers, but they say it could put the heat on fresh grads
Market watchers, reacting to the ideas the Economic Strategic Review panels have put forward, say the heavier use of artificial intelligence must be managed
Asme launches programme to help SMEs form strategic partnerships; expands market access initiatives to Asia
For 2026, the association’s newly elected council will focus on helping tap inorganic growth opportunities and enter new markets
Free AI workshops, resources for SMEs at new AI Centre of Excellence
The collaboration between Asme and ITE will also give students exposure to AI for business purposes
Asme partners ITE, two polytechnics to help SMEs build AI capabilities
This collaboration includes giving these smaller businesses subsidised access to artificial intelligence tools
More funding for training, digitalisation among Asme’s Budget 2025 proposals
The government could also help companies’ training efforts, the association suggests
ASME inks MOU with Temasek Poly to help SMEs build sustainability capabilities
A business transformation programme will be launched to help companies curate and fine-tune sustainability road maps
Singapore businesses doubt recent survey findings on employers’ openness to a four-day work week
In the survey of fewer than 100 companies, nearly seven in 10 found a four-day week ‘feasible’
Impending Fed rate cut offers Singapore firms silver lining amid cloud of global uncertainties
AS the US Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates, Singapore businesses are weighing the potential benefits of cheaper financing against global economic uncertainties, industry observers say.
