Singapore SMEs
Budget 2026: AI boost a shot in the arm, but funding alone won’t drive transformation, says industry
Expanded support lowers barriers to adoption, but scaling will depend on guidance and workforce readiness
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
Budget 2026: Push to support firms’ overseas expansion, scaling up of startups welcomed
The initiatives will alleviate cost pressures that businesses face, say observers
Budget 2026: Quick takes on Singapore’s new National AI council, AI missions
The missions will focus on four sectors – advanced manufacturing, finance, healthcare and connectivity
Budget 2026: Scaling Singapore businesses’ global footprint amid rising risks
Navigating a more fractured trade environment requires a closer partnership between policy, capital and corporate enterprise
Budget 2026 may give firms more targeted, strategic support to navigate global uncertainty
Observers say AI adoption will be a major focus of this year’s Budget, alongside renewed emphasis on internationalisation and sustainability
Refreshed Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan to simplify digital adoption, support scaling efforts
The second iteration plan allows companies to adopt the right solutions to enhance their operations and thrive in a competitive market
Freshening Industries, maker of Zappy wet wipes, boosts productivity with round-the-clock automation
Its new Loyang facility is 3.5 times bigger than the previous plant and features a smart shuttle storage hub that lifts output by over 50%
Theatre company Pangdemonium to close in end-2026; current season’s shows unaffected
The decision to wind up company is a ‘purely personal’ one, say co-founders Tracie and Adrian Pang
Nanyang Optical plans to enter into voluntary liquidation after 65 years; will close 4 of 6 stores
The eyecare chain’s remaining two stores, which are under franchise arrangements, will continue operating and are unaffected