The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has revealed a more positive outlook for the Singapore economy in its National Business Survey (NBS) 2024 – Annual Business Sentiments Edition.
According to the survey, 40% of businesses are satisfied with the current business climate—a 10%-point increase since mid-2024. More businesses also expect the...
Jobstreet Express, part of Jobstreet by SEEK, marks its first anniversary as a trusted partner for job seekers and employers. While Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore, empowers the career journeys of countless Singaporeans by being a trusted partner rooted in insights, powered by innovative technology and driven by passionate...
Food and beverage (F&B) manufacturer Cargill is working on enhancing its Singapore Innovation Centre with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore, to advance food innovation and further contributing to Asia’s vibrant food ecosystem.
Set to be completed by early 2025, the enhancements will enable Cargill...
A new report from HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, reveals that despite a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI) growth and adoption in Singapore, only 27 percent of local organisations have officially implemented AI or AI-enhanced tools to support employee workflows.
While overall organisational adoption of AI is...
The esteemed Golden Bull Award, a hallmark of excellence and leadership in the business community, proudly unveils its latest cohort of honorees—20 exemplary Singaporean businesses that capture the diverse and dynamic spirit of the nation’s SMEs. This year’s award celebrates these organisations' outstanding performance, pioneering innovation, and unwavering resilience...
Tencent has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to introduce its palm recognition technology for digital payments in international markets. The service will first be rolled out in Singapore, where Visa cardholders from participating banks, including DBS, OCBC, and UOB, will be part of the pilot programme.
This partnership was...
UOB FinLab, the Bank’s innovation accelerator, has awarded over S$100,000 to selected Green Technology (GreenTech) firms to pilot 15 sustainability solutions with UOB and its corporate partners across ASEAN. The pilot solutions and partnerships were unveiled at the GreenTech Accelerator 2024 Showcase Day as part of the Singapore FinTech...
ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank incorporated in Singapore and a wholly-owned Ant International subsidiary, has partnered with global asset management firm Schroders to lower investment barriers for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Through this partnership, ANEXT Bank will expand its product suite to include a selection of investment...
The OCBC SME Index extended its upward trajectory for the second consecutive quarter in 3Q 2024, registering a reading of 50.8, up from 50.2 in the previous quarter. This marks a period of steady improvement, driven by a 0.4% year-on-year increase in collections and a 0.3% rise in payments.
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GlobalTix, a ticketing software provider and marketplace distribution platform for the tourism industry, has successfully raised S$6.5 million in its Series B funding round. The round was led by venture capital firm Tin Men Capital, with additional participation from SEEDS Capital, ORZON Ventures—a Thailand-based VC fund managed by 500...
A recent report has revealed that 100 percent of marketers and agencies surveyed in Singapore encounter barriers in data orchestration and utilisation.
The report by global technology company Lotame, found that data challenges are ubiquitous, as is planned investment in marketing and data technology, with data collaboration platforms delivering multiple...
FOMO Pay, a prominent Singapore-based major payment institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, the global leader in digital payments. This collaboration marks a significant step toward expanding digital payment capabilities in Singapore.
FOMO Pay will integrate Visa’s QR payment system into the Singapore Quick Response (SGQR) network, enabling...
