Commentary

Overcoming Singapore's expansion challenges
13 Apr 18
By leveraging technology and smart partnerships, Singapore can transcend its size and grow into Asia.
Why change-hungry young generations are the key to unlocking growth
13 Apr 18
The struggle to recruit skilled workers is a recurring concern for manufacturing businesses in Singapore.
Embracing the opportunity and grasping the risk of new tech and Fintech: A Singapore case study
13 Apr 18
The technological evolution unfolding before us is nothing short of extraordinary.
Sidestepping the perils of data breaches in Singapore
11 Apr 18
Data privacy has become an increasingly pertinent issue in recent times.
Critical Infrastructure: Downtime is simply not an option
6 Apr 18
In October last year, the Singapore government passed the Infrastructure Protection Bill – laws to improve protection for iconic buildings...
The consumer case for brand freedom in Singapore
6 Apr 18
Consumers’ right to choose among different brands and regulators’ intent to control our consumptions clash more often than would think...
Singapore Budget 2018 puts Singapore further ahead in asset management and Reit listing
5 Apr 18
New tax framework outlined in Singapore Budget 2018 next step in enhancing country’s position as a fund management and domiciliation hub....
The implications of big data in manufacturing: How to super charge real-time connected supply chains
4 Apr 18
Logistics is the latest industry to face a bold makeover in the Singapore government's $4.5 billion Industry Transformation Programme.
5 reasons Singaporeans lose out in the Grab takeover of Uber
2 Apr 18
I am a passionate Uber user.
How Singapore companies can accelerate their digital transformation through a robotisation programme
26 Mar 18
Today, investors are paying increasing attention on how companies are managing digital disruption.
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...

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