Firms in Singapore are told to prioritize pay for critical talent due to talent shortages Companies in Singapore need to adopt a more focused approach to salary increases in 2026, prioritizing critical talent over blanket salary hikes across their entire workforce. Mercer data indicates that overall salaries in Singapore are expected to rise by about […]
Firms in Singapore will be able to obtain an advertising license more quickly Microsoft launched a new programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore that are integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business projects. It is designed to help businesses integrate enterprise-ready AI solutions quickly and at a controlled cost. Singapore’s Infocomm
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Singapore is ranked APAC’s best startup market Banks, public and private firms will no longer support verification of customers and employees via NRIC numbers from Jan 1, 2027. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have ordered all banks and organizations to stop using NRIC numbers for authentication
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The new Singapore-UK regulatory corridor allows companies to work with both countries simultaneously Singapore will offer practical support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help overcome operational challenges through artificial intelligence (AI), rather than traditional grant funding. The support initiative was launched on Jan 22 and is titled “The AI Foundry for SMEs”.
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Singapore tops global talent ranking for the first time The new measures announced by the Ministry of National Development (MND) will soon enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Singapore to display outdoor advertisements more quickly and seamlessly. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will introduce a sped-up process for outdoor advertising,
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Statrys launched multi-currency business accounts for Singapore SMEs and startups Singapore has been named the most attractive startup market in the Asia-Pacific region and has maintained its top position as Southeast Asia’s leading hub for green startups. Singapore was ranked first in the Asia Startup Index Study by Intuit QuickBooks. The index ranked 24
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A new business grant is now available for SMEs in Singapore affected by U.S. tariffs Singapore and the United Kingdom have launched a new joint regulatory corridor to speed up the delivery of innovative health technologies to patients. This initiative could make cross-border development easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Singapore.
Singapore introduced new changes to work permits Singapore has been ranked the world’s most competitive country for growing, attracting and retaining talent in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) for the first time since the ranking was created in 2013. Switzerland dropped to second place, followed by Denmark. The latest edition of the
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Firms in Singapore are barred from hiring freelancers in creative services Hong Kong-based fintech Statrys has launched its multi-currency business account service in Singapore for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With this platform, entrepreneurs have full access to company setup tools, bookkeeping support and payment management, all with personalized service. It is designed to
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SBF launches GenAI tool to help businesses navigate U.S. tariffs Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by new U.S. tariffs can now apply for a government grant of up to S$100,000 to offset costs caused by supply chain disruptions. The Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt), launched on October 7 by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), supports
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