SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – The overall payment performance of Singapore firms hit an all-time low in 2020 amid the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The annual average proportion of prompt payments fell to
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SBF has become a more prominent voice for Singapore firms over past decade, says retiring CEO
SINGAPORE – Over the past ten years, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has become a prominent voice for the Singapore business community – and small enterprises, in particular – said retiring chief executive Ho Meng
Read moreCovid-19 situation pushed fresh grad onto entrepreneurship path
A one-year stint in Stockholm where he worked for medical technology firm Meloq and was exposed to budding entrepreneurs inspired Mr Yap Jun Yi to strike out on his own – a decision which he
Read moreNew scheme to help firms boost business models
SaladStop customers who have issues with the ordering app might be vocal, while delivery drivers who have a hard time finding pick-up points might vent their frustration on ground staff. But feedback like this, which
Read moreHow business networks are helping members amid pandemic
With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, business networks in Singapore have been facilitating information exchanges through webinars and establishing new initiatives to support member businesses. Business luncheons that used to be held
Read moreNew programme to help SME leaders drive transformation
Leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) here will learn how to drive change and growth in their companies as part of a new initiative. The Enterprise Leadership for Transformation programme, which was announced at
Read moreLocal F&B chain sets sights on new growth avenues
Local food and beverage chain White Restaurant, popular for its white bee hoon, is looking at selling off-the-shelf food products and expanding into the international market. Managing director Victor Tay, 39, shared that the company
Read moreFirms rush to be ready for 1-month closure of workplaces
As Singapore puts in place a “circuit breaker” to fight a new wave of coronavirus infections, many businesses are scrambling to make preparations ahead of tomorrow’s closure of workplaces for one month, except for key
Read moreSias issues AGM guidelines for shareholders in line with stricter social distancing measures amid Covid-19 outbreak
SINGAPORE – Companies that are expected to hold their annual general meetings (AGM) by June 30 will have to adhere to the advisory issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (March 24). Stricter
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