SMEs going global open door for banks to grow corporate credit cards
AS LOCAL small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) venture overseas, the travel and spending habits of SME towkays have caught the eye of several banks here.
Schneider Electric launches automation starter pack for SMEs
SMALL- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are getting more help to automate their businesses, in the form of an automation starter pack of services, hardware and software launched by Schneider...
SAP Ariba, Standard Chartered to offer one-stop supply chain solutions
PROCUREMENT and supply chain solutions provider SAP Ariba announced on Wednesday that it is partnering Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) to bridge the gap between financing and the procure-to-...
Unmanned stores one way to beat retail manpower crunch
SINGAPORE retailers must evolve and adopt technology solutions to compete effectively in a difficult economic environment; and unmanned store concepts are one way in which some local enterprises...
Singapore firms can be go-to partners for infrastructure projects
AS Asian countries pursue regional collaborations to drive economic growth, Singapore has much to contribute in the way of specialised expertise and innovative solutions to infrastructure projects...
Tech firms, manufacturers at front line of trade war escalation
THE announcement of another round of US tariffs on Chinese imports, set to commence on Sept 1, reignited simmering trade tensions and sent Asian markets down on Friday.
Amex reaching out to SME sector
AMERICAN Express (Amex) is often seen as an imposing brand, but it is looking to change that perception as it reaches out to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailor-made financial...
Tag-team tack keeps Singapore businesses sustainable, fighting fit
AS companies recognise the need to innovate and transform their businesses to remain sustainable and competitive, partnerships between traditional enterprises and innovative tech startups are...
Forise International announces expansion into blockchain consulting, director's resignation
INVESTMENT holding company Forise International Limited on Monday announced that it is expanding its consulting business into the blockchain industry.
Over 40 new standards to be developed for new tech, business processes
THE Singapore Standards Council (SSC) will in the coming months develop more than 40 new standards for nascent technologies and business processes such as additive manufacturing and video...