SMEs

Local fintech startup HomePay looks to bring greater security to Singapore’s renovation industry

Its mobile app reduces the risk of scams by protecting homeowners through an escrow-payment system

More than 90% of 114 Singapore businesses polled say their operating costs have increased due to the Iran war.

Singapore businesses prefer government aid to offset Iran war costs: SCCCI poll

About 61% also want better access to low-interest working-capital loans

E50 Award winners for 2025 with guest of honour Josephine Teo, minister for digital development and information (front row, eighth from left), as well as organisers and sponsors.
ENTERPRISE 50

Applications open for Enterprise 50 Awards 2026 nominations

This year’s theme is ‘Future-Proofing Growth Through Innovation’

Why the Mac Mini is out of stock: A look at Singapore’s OpenClaw buzz

Why the Mac Mini is out of stock: A look at Singapore’s OpenClaw buzz

A new AI agent has taken the world by storm. Is this a new hype cycle or the start of a tech transformation?

The facilities at the hub will allow founders to develop their ventures without incurring high costs and strengthen the country’s deep-tech entrepreneur pipeline, says NTU.

NTU launches UOB Innovation Hub to grow startups, with plans to incubate over 90 venture teams

Hub is supported by S$110 million from UOB and Wee Foundation as well as government contributions

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong says Germany, like Singapore, is a hub economy in that it is a key node in the European market and a gateway to eastern and western Europe.

Don’t ditch long-term internationalisation strategy amid global uncertainty, DPM Gan urges Singapore firms

He is speaking ahead of a trip to Germany, where he will meet business associations and companies

“Singapore’s vision for AI is to ensure that many companies and their employees benefit – not just a few," said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Friday.

IMDA to boost AI adoption among Singapore enterprises with new bootcamp

The programme will be run with Boston Consulting Group and EY-Parthenon, with plans to partner with more firms

From left: Allison Nam, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Nandina REM; Koren Wines, managing director of Xero Asia; Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance; Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Culture, Community and Youth; and Chen Huifen, editor of The Business Times and panel moderator.

Talent, AI and agility key to helping SMEs compete globally

The BT Budget Roundtable also explores the role of talent, innovation and government support in driving growth

Great Green Run organisers TriFactor and Modellscape Studio hope to evolve the event into a larger lifestyle and sustainability festival.

SMF inks deal with Great Green Run to give 50 SMEs free carbon footprint reports

The third edition of this annual running event takes place on Jun 14 at Marina Barrage