SMEs
Singapore to advance AI agenda as Asean chair, focus on cross-border data flows, smaller firms
The Republic will also seek to align regional AI governance approaches, says Josephine Teo
Tong Seng Produce ramps up capabilities to meet Singapore’s growing rice stockpiling needs
Its flagship rice brand SongHe contributes more than 20% to total revenue each year, says managing director Jerry Ng
US small-business optimism falls to lowest since October 2024
AN INDEX of US small business optimism fell in May to the lowest level since October 2024, erasing almost all of the gains seen since President Donald Trump was elected for a second term.
Issue 197: Singapore launches SME sustainability initiatives; natural disaster protection gap grows
This week in ESG: Climate transition council announces Green 100 movement; uninsured natural catastrophe losses rose to US$424 billion in 2025, Swiss Re finds
Why SMEs are being left behind in the AI integration race
Organisations that succeed are not those with the largest engineering teams, but those that can effectively embed institutional expertise into AI systems
Sustainability for SMEs – not a complex cost, but the path to business resilience
The goal is for firms to be more agile so they can ride out crises such as the Iran war, say industry observers
How solid, connected financial tech helps SMEs turn into truly global players
What is the future of global finance for ambitious businesses? Howie Lim finds out from Payoneer’s Adam Cohen.
EnterpriseSG, IMDA launch refreshed Retail Industry Digital Plan to help retailers adopt AI
The road map aims to address immediate pressures and build resilience for future growth
Eric Leong’s steel ambitions take Mlion beyond Singapore
From BMX parts to steel piles, he built a regional business by going where others would not
From hawker stall to Enterprise Award winner: How Han Keen Juan scaled the Old Chang Kee empire
Four decades after a risky 1986 corporate exit, the executive chairman reflects on OCK’s journey and attributes the enterprise’s success to professional branding and a “no individual heroes” philosoph...
