Enterprise Singapore
Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development. It supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups.
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Funding for startups grew more than 45% per annum: Gov’t
Funding activities reached $14.7b in 2021.
70% of SMEs who adopted quality and standard saw overseas opportunities grow
9 out of 10 SMEs that adopted quality and standard said it provided them with a competitive edge.
Exports post slower growth in July due to low demand in China
It rose to 7.0% in July from 8.5% in June.
Gov’t edges up expected growth for exports, merchandise trade
This is whilst rising oil prices and high global semiconductor demand continue.
Total merchandise trade up 28.1% in Q2 22
This followed the 20.8% growth in the previous quarter.
Chart of the day: Singapore non-oil export growth slows down to 9% in June
Growth was dragged as electronic demand cools.
Exports growth moderates to 9.0% in June
In May, non-oil domestic exports grew by 12%.
Investors prioritise other factors over a company's ESG scores
There are gaps in verifying environmental, social, and governance data.
Chart of the day: Singapore Q1 trade forecast is ‘better-than-expected’
Total merchandise trade grew by 20.8% in the first quarter of 2022.
Government inks deal with New Zealand to boost food, trade innovation
The deals seek to boost bilateral trade and develop sustainable food innovations.
Exports rise by 7.7% in March 2022
Electronic and non-electronic exports also increased.
MTC collaborates with India for science and tech summit
This MOU will catalyse further economic collaboration, MTI said.
NODX grows 18.4% in December 2021
The record surpassed Bloomberg's estimate of 13.5%.
Singapore NODX up 18.4% in December 2021
NORX, meanwhile, was also up by 26% in the same month.
4 new standards initiatives on I4.0 technologies adoption launched
Three of the four initiatives were spearheaded by Enterprise Singapore.
ESG, IDMA roll out new digital plan for precision engineering industry
Around 2,700 businesses are expected to benefit from the guide.
Commentary
‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’