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Some things to know about Teo Siong Seng, the Singapore shipping veteran accused by US of price collusion

[SINGAPORE] The US Department of Justice (DOJ) this week issued a statement accusing four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers over ...

From left: EnterpriseSG assistant MD Geoffrey Yeo; SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon; Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling; SBF vice-chair Mark Lee; and EnterpriseSG MD Cindy Khoo at the launch of Cefa.

SBF, EnterpriseSG launch platform to help firms strengthen financial literacy, resilience

The Centre for Enterprise Financing Advisory links companies with partners according to their business needs

The programme connects businesses with suitable volunteer opportunities tailored to their size, interests and capabilities.

SBF’s VolunteerInc programme to support companies eyeing social impact

The initiative aims to engage 600 companies and 6,000 employees by 2030

Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow says Singapore must make "bigger and bolder bets" while safeguarding the trust that underpins its public-private partnerships.

Singapore’s public-private partnership model must evolve as other countries ‘roll out red carpet’ for investments: panellists

This playbook may no longer be sufficient, especially in strategically critical areas such as semiconductors

Half of all firms polled say they have already raised prices or renegotiated contracts, while 40% of SMEs are prioritising cash conservation.

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

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling said TACs are “well-placed to forge deep partnerships” within and across sectors, helping enterprises strengthen capabilities and overcome challenges ahead.

SBF refreshes TAC Alliance; new capability framework, corporate governance badge unveiled

This will help trade associations and chambers better navigate a more volatile operating environment, says SBF

Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development Alvin Tan says the JSIT-WST initiative has supported 952 companies.

SBF signs 11 MOUs to train workers and help companies in wholesale sector grow

The agreements are expected to benefit about 700 firms and 1,000 staff

Listed companies on the STI will face mandatory Scope 3 reporting starting from the financial year 2026. 

Singapore expands carbon registry to help businesses better track emissions footprint

94 new emission factors added to the Singapore Emission Factors Registry, bringing the new total to 319

SBF and PwC recommend raising the carbon credit offset cap and bolstering decarbonisation support through grants, vouchers and tax allowances.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: SBF, PwC jointly propose centralised digital IP registry, expanding JS-SEZ to include Indonesia

The expanded JS-SEZ could create a more integrated and attractive proposition for global investors, say SBF and PwC

From left: Ryan Huang, Money FM 89.3 presenter, who moderated the panel; Chen Ze Ling, DBS group head of corporate and SME banking; Kok Ping Soon, SBF CEO; Wendy Foo, Ryan's Grocery founder; and Ryan Chioh, Far East Flora deputy group managing director.

More companies intensifying overseas expansion efforts after ‘better-than-expected’ 2025: panel

Singapore SMEs should also look into making sustainability a core part of their strategy as it helps with saving costs