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Deep thinking, not programming skills, must lead Singapore in the era of Deep Tech
22 Mar 18
Many people ask how Singapore can prepare for, and lead in, the era of artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of talent and human capital.
Singapore paves the way for legal finance in Asia
9 Mar 18
It has been a year since Singapore took the landmark step of allowing legal finance for arbitration, bringing the country into line with the US,...
Mobile-social madness: How retailers can target millennial shoppers in Singapore
9 Mar 18
With a high rate of mobile penetration and the proliferation of e-commerce sites in Singapore, more and more millennials are buying online....
How to stand out in Singapore's saturated mobile market
9 Mar 18
Singapore’s mobile penetration hit a high of ~158% in the first quarter of 2014, but by the third quarter of 2017, it had fallen by 10% to...
2019: The age of mobile agility and the effects on the PR and advertising industry
5 Mar 18
Asia, the US and Europe, and in fact all global markets share the same trend towards: “Mobile Agility”.
Millennials redesigning the workspace in Singapore
27 Feb 18
In Singapore, with a changing workforce demographic comes a change in workplace preferences, attitudes and expectations.
Budget spurs Singapore firms to upskill for New Economy
26 Feb 18
Singapore’s hard-fought economic transformation is dependent on the ability of its enterprises and people, to learn, unlearn and relearn new...
How Singapore companies can grow globally in a post-globalisation world
23 Feb 18
Singapore’s 2018 Budget includes a new Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) designed to help firms internationalise.
Payment options for e-commerce businesses in Singapore
23 Feb 18
Singapore’s e-commerce market is slowly positioning itself as a key player in the country’s retail industry.
Lower satisfaction and loyalty amongst Singaporeans who encounter long waiting times
9 Feb 18
It seems as if queuing is almost part of the Singapore culture – it appears to be that we’re happy to queue for things we know will be...
Responsible tax management: a priority for multinational companies
1 Feb 18
Traditionally, visibility and scrutiny of a company’s tax position was limited to a small number of interested parties who used disclosures...
How small Singaporean business can cope with disruptive technology
1 Feb 18
It was during one fine day in my trip at East Coast Park, when I decided to use a bike sharing app for the first time.   I...
What will be the impact of a Sibor rate hike on homeowners and businesses?
1 Feb 18
There is much talk about the Federal reserve rate hike.
Why are Singaporeans so unhappy at work?
30 Jan 18
45% of Singaporeans are unhappy at work JobStreet recently revealed in a survey.   What are the main reasons for this and what...
Smart ICO guidelines could put Singapore on the path to becoming the world's first ‘crypto-hub'
23 Jan 18
To emerge as the world’s first crypto-hub, Singapore needs to find the middle ground between ‘crypto is a fraud/Ponzi scheme’...
Singapore's brands love zero-budget marketing, here's why
18 Jan 18
Zero budget marketing took hold in Singapore in 2017 and will run rampant in 2018.
E-sports: the new playing field for advertisers in Singapore?
9 Jan 18
E-sports are capturing the attention of sports and gaming fans like never before.
Building the Singapore Sports Hub through a public-private partnership
20 Dec 17
In 2001, the Singapore government wanted to upgrade the old national stadium.
Why work culture is critical to your brand's sustainability
19 Dec 17
The two morning SMRT train faults on 15 Nov 2017 will make anyone want to find out the reasons why problems continue to exist regularly for the...
2018 —The Coupon-bot bought It!
5 Dec 17
What will you see in 2018? Laundry that gets done as you wear it or ordered as it wears out.
Making Singapore a talent development destination
4 Dec 17
Singapore’s new brand platform “Passion Made Possible” is an attempt at authenticity – taking on an approach that conveys...
Innovation versus yesteryear corporates
20 Nov 17
There are many in the industry today, who believe that disruption came almost like a tsunami, out of nowhere and swept away all existing trends,...
How to make your side business thrive in Singapore
10 Nov 17
For many Singaporeans, our passions go well beyond our day jobs – and turning them into viable business ventures has never been easier.
Strategic global mobility: unlocking the potential of cross-border programmes
10 Nov 17
Singapore’s job market is on the mend, with the economy expanding 4.6% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to advance estimates...
Bitcoin's rise to $7,000 shows Singapore needs to get serious about cryptocurrencies
10 Nov 17
After breaching $6,500 for the first time a day earlier, Bitcoin prices surged as high as $7,350 in trading Thursday likely thanks to traders in...
Cyber insurance in Singapore: Your business' safety net
27 Oct 17
As our network and system infrastructures get more complex, so are the ways hackers infiltrate them.
The magnificent 7 tips of financial planning for Singapore expats
27 Oct 17
Retirement can be a bit like the Wild West so to be safe and comfortable in your golden years you will need to prepare and practice like the...
Five obstacles to becoming an entrepreneur in Singapore
27 Oct 17
Want to be a budding entrepreneur, but not sure how to start?
Enhancing safety of older workers in Singapore's workplace
24 Oct 17
The reality of an ageing workforce is rapidly dawning upon Singapore.
Democratised capital: a game-changer for Singapore's businesses
24 Oct 17
If you are a white collared professional dismayed after years of hard work clocking 15-hour days, 6 days a week, you might start to wonder what...
Propelling Singaporean SMEs to greater heights with fintech
20 Oct 17
According to the January 2017 report by Hootsuite and We Are Social Singapore, there are currently 644.1 million people in Southeast Asia.
Practice radical transparency to keep employee stress at bay
20 Oct 17
Employee stress is a rising issue in Singapore.
Small​ ​&​ ​lean:​ ​a​ ​Singaporean​ ​approach​ ​to​ ​F&B
19 Oct 17
To start off: is starting an F&B still a good business for investment in Singapore?
Options aplenty for SME financing in Singapore
18 Oct 17
Singapore remains a key financial centre of the world, where nearly 99%1 of the 216,900 business in Singapore are small and medium...
Law of attraction – five benefits of Singapore allowing for inward domiciliation
18 Oct 17
The inward re-domiciliation regime, introduced in the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017, came into effect in Singapore on 11 October 2017.
Why F&B businesses in Singapore should turn to yield management technology
13 Oct 17
Food & Beverage (F&B) businesses have always sought to capitalise on the technology of their time to improve the efficiency of their...
How crowd funding is revolutionising overseas property ​for Singaporeans
11 Oct 17
Singaporeans love overseas property.
Revving up Singapore's startup nation
11 Oct 17
Earlier this year, the Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Ranking 2017 by Startup Genome, a US-based organisation, revealed that Singapore has...
Alternative Finance vs Bank Loan: What Singaporean businesses should choose
10 Oct 17
Singapore is the country of business opportunities.
Building brands with smart packaging
9 Oct 17
Singapore’s food and beverage market is currently estimated at US$108 million1, with major beverage companies expanding their...

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