Business

PERSPECTIVE

How policy-driven growth shifts investment risk

As Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates internationalisation and AI adoption, investors must focus on firms’ execution quality

DBS says its survey findings point to a strategic shift among businesses towards diversifying revenue streams and markets.

8 in 10 SMEs plan overseas expansion in 2026 despite market volatility: DBS survey

Reaching new customers and building a stronger presence abroad are the primary drivers

How can businesses navigate a more fragmented global landscape?

The new geography of growth: Trading beyond the giants

Diversification, the promise of 'middle powers' (India, Australia), and ASEAN integration? Which will be more important when navigating the fragmenting global economy?

Through the Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator (SGDLA), Workato founder Allan Teng gained curated access to invite-only forums, such as the Asia Tech x Singapore summit, one of the region’s most exclusive technology gatherings.
BRANDED CONTENT

Building connections and capabilities: How cloud platform founder taps exclusive network to stay ahead

By curating networking and mentorship opportunities, IMDA’s Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator is creating a pipeline of talent ready to take on regional and global roles

The results “signalled stronger growth momentum across the UK private sector economy.”

UK private sector in best month since August 2024, PMI shows

S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index rose to 53.7, up from 51.4 the month before

There is a "sustained demand for capability-building and transformation" in Singapore, says SBF.

SBF sees a 70% surge in businesses seeking support amid rising trade tensions

The chamber’s total membership is up 7% and now stands at 34,200

Ice baths not only help people recover from the stresses of modern life, but also offer environments conducive to socialising and networking.

Ice baths: Chilling proposition makes for hot business

Ice baths are fast-evolving into a multi-million dollar global industry as a result of growing demand

Pop Mart, the Chinese firm behind Labubu dolls (above), is battling a scourge of fake Lafufus that have flooded online marketplaces.
PERSPECTIVE

What Novo Nordisk, OpenAI and Pop Mart have in common

All three have suffered the curse of overnight success

There is a divergence in outlook across industries. The financial and services sectors are projecting upbeat sentiments, while the construction, manufacturing and wholesale sectors are expecting moderation.

Singapore business confidence for Q1 2026 slides: SCCB

The Business Optimism Index falls to 4.3 percentage points for the period, dipping from 4.5 percentage points in the prior quarter

Family businesses produce about two-thirds of all economic output and employ more than half of all workers.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why do so many family companies exist?

They know how to win without fighting