MNCs

Stop trying to build Singapore MNCs

The next phase should focus less on replacing MNCs with local champions and more on making Singapore harder to bypass.

BlackRock, ResMed and Thales chiefs among MNC leaders honoured in National Day Awards

(From left) BlackRock chairman and chief executive Larry Fink, ResMed chief executive Michael Farrell and Thales chairman and chief executive Patrice Caine were among the 56 recipients of the Public Service Star.

Singapore’s economy must learn to live with disorder and dislocation

In a more turbulent world, Singapore must not just seize opportunities, but also be able to absorb shocks, says the writer.

Singapore’s AI pivot will require a very different playbook

Singapore has been a world-class destination for established multinationals for six decades. But that game is getting harder.

BioNTech to wind up Singapore vaccine manufacturing plant by early 2027

In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.

S’pore to encourage firms to take more risks to capture growth opportunities amid changing world

(From left) Singapore Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow, DPM Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking to the media about the ESR on Jan 29.

Branded Content

Why S'pore companies are betting on reskilling instead of replacing workers

Luxasia is redesigning job roles and equipping beauty advisors with new skills and technology to help them thrive in a changing retail landscape.

In Good Company

Chinese dumping, carbon tax, anti-globalisation: Evonik’s CEO has plenty on his mind

Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.

SMEs going global, partnering with MNCs beneficial for both: Alvin Tan

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan (2nd from left) at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2025.

Trump’s pharma tariffs threaten future investments even as immediate impact to S’pore seen as mild

Asian stocks fell on Sept 26, with pharmaceutical companies leading the decline.

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