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SME/Small and medium-sized enterprise

Ahead of RTS Link, S’pore industry groups pitch ways to boost spend, ease retail and F&B pressures

To support business owners through the period when the RTS Link opens, the study recommends greater flexibility in foreign manpower policies.
To support business owners through the period when the RTS Link opens, the study recommends greater flexibility in foreign manpower policies.

Singapore brand ROA takes its allergen-free cookies to the world

ROA founder Jane Tan with the vegan and allergen-free cake that started it all, the Midnight Cake.
ROA founder Jane Tan with the vegan and allergen-free cake that started it all, the Midnight Cake.

Singapore, Japan to boost collaboration in areas including AI and healthcare

Under the partnership agreement, the government-backed agencies will sharpen the focus in existing areas of collaboration to reflect both countries’ shared ambitions.
Under the partnership agreement, the government-backed agencies will sharpen the focus in existing areas of collaboration to reflect both countries’ shared ambitions.

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3-year revenue spike, zero food wastage: How standard enabled S'pore firm to grow

Co-founder and director of Jurong Cold Store Belinda Lee credits a cold chain standard with transforming the company’s operations and opening doors to more international clients.
Co-founder and director of Jurong Cold Store Belinda Lee credits a cold chain standard with transforming the company’s operations and opening doors to more international clients.

Australian bookshops look to tax breaks, vouchers to save them from a bad ending

Bookstores in Australia have struggled to compete with supermarkets selling books and online retailers such as Amazon offering steep discounts. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION
Bookstores in Australia have struggled to compete with supermarkets selling books and online retailers such as Amazon offering steep discounts. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION

From bust to boost – how former food bosses in Singapore are helping others survive

(Clockwise from top left) Rathakrishnan Ramaiyan, who recently closed his restaurant The Black Sheep Cafe; Kith Cafe founder Jane Hia; Ryan Kieran Tan, who ran six cafes serving specialty coffee; and former Prive Group chairman Yuan Oeij.
(Clockwise from top left) Rathakrishnan Ramaiyan, who recently closed his restaurant The Black Sheep Cafe; Kith Cafe founder Jane Hia; Ryan Kieran Tan, who ran six cafes serving specialty coffee; and former Prive Group chairman Yuan Oeij.

The case for giving Singapore workers a stake in the companies they help build

When the company does well, workers benefit not only through bonuses but also through an accumulation of capital.
When the company does well, workers benefit not only through bonuses but also through an accumulation of capital.

More digital and AI tools for local retailers to train staff, improve operations and revenue

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (centre in red) at the Retail Reimagined – From Now to Next event held at *SCAPE on May 26, 2026.  She is accompanied by (left to right) Mr John Cheng, chief executive of Innovate360, Ms Jeannie Lim, assistant managing director of EnterpriseSG
Mr Calvin Go, Mr Gabriel Loo and Mr Declan Sin, co-founders of Koyoyu Studio.
Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (centre in red) at the Retail Reimagined – From Now to Next event held at *SCAPE on May 26, 2026.  She is accompanied by (left to right) Mr John Cheng, chief executive of Innovate360, Ms Jeannie Lim, assistant managing director of EnterpriseSG
Mr Calvin Go, Mr Gabriel Loo and Mr Declan Sin, co-founders of Koyoyu Studio.

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Impact-driven and profitable: S'pore SMEs show how it can be done

lockwise from top left) rithika gupta from ollie, arvin tang from akin by techlyon, melissa laurie from oysterly media, and justin zhang from tack one—four entrepreneurs using business and technology to improve lives across various sectors
lockwise from top left) rithika gupta from ollie, arvin tang from akin by techlyon, melissa laurie from oysterly media, and justin zhang from tack one—four entrepreneurs using business and technology to improve lives across various sectors

National initiative launched to spur SMEs to report carbon footprint, go greener

Gprnt CEO Lionel Wong speaking at the launch of the Green 100 initiative on May 21.
Gprnt CEO Lionel Wong speaking at the launch of the Green 100 initiative on May 21.

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