Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

SME/Small and medium-sized enterprise

2 in 3 S’pore businesses hit by Middle East conflict; SMEs most affected: Poll

More than half of SMEs also experienced a decline in revenue from Singapore customers. Meanwhile, only a third of large firms saw a decrease.
More than half of SMEs also experienced a decline in revenue from Singapore customers. Meanwhile, only a third of large firms saw a decrease.

Singapore SMEs extend growth streak in Q1, but Middle East war clouds outlook: OCBC

A separate business outlook poll by OCBC revealed that nearly one in two business owners expect the outlook for the next six months to improve.
A separate business outlook poll by OCBC revealed that nearly one in two business owners expect the outlook for the next six months to improve.

Some S’pore firms freeze hiring, trim benefits as rising energy costs start to bite: Poll

Almost one in five companies polled reported significant cost increases exceeding 25 per cent.
Almost one in five companies polled reported significant cost increases exceeding 25 per cent.

Higher fuel prices: MOE asks schools to consider bus fare hike requests for external activities

School bus operators are hoping for more support to help them cope with surging diesel fuel costs.
School bus operators are hoping for more support to help them cope with surging diesel fuel costs.

BlueSG returns with new car-sharing service Flexar from April 15; fleet not all-electric

Unlike BlueSG, Flexar will offer a fleet comprising electric and combustion engine cars and does not charge users a membership.
Unlike BlueSG, Flexar will offer a fleet comprising electric and combustion engine cars and does not charge users a membership.

Private bus associations say operators struggling with higher fuel costs, need more help to survive

A bus dropping students off at the Science Centre Singapore on Apr 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
A bus dropping students off at the Science Centre Singapore on Apr 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Singapore universities produce top students. Why don’t more of them become entrepreneurs?

ST20231011_202366618531/etsit11/Elisha/Jason Quah A Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) graduates pose for a photo following the SIT graduation ceremony on Oct 11, 2023. Tertiary education, manpower, employment, salary, wages, graduate, degree, jobs
ST20231011_202366618531/etsit11/Elisha/Jason Quah A Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) graduates pose for a photo following the SIT graduation ceremony on Oct 11, 2023. Tertiary education, manpower, employment, salary, wages, graduate, degree, jobs

For nimble SMEs, AI can be a weapon and not a barrier

Small and medium-sized enterprises are often nimbler, closer to the ground, and less burdened by sprawling legacy processes. When the foundations are right, they can move fast, says the writer.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are often nimbler, closer to the ground, and less burdened by sprawling legacy processes. When the foundations are right, they can move fast, says the writer.

Singapore to monitor employment, wage growth as it rolls out AI programme: Josephine Teo

Minister of Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking to members of the media during an interview at Lorong AI @ One-North on March 27.
Minister of Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking to members of the media during an interview at Lorong AI @ One-North on March 27.

The rise of ‘shadow productivity’ in the age of AI

The prevailing narrative often frames AI as an imminent threat to the labour market. But the more pressing issue may be one of organisational readiness.
The prevailing narrative often frames AI as an imminent threat to the labour market. But the more pressing issue may be one of organisational readiness.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.