SMEs

From colour separation house to creative producer: Allegro Print finds its niche with experimentation

2026-10-28T04:00:00.000Z
DPM Gan Kim Yong (centre, left) with representatives of the 24 companies that are part of the Champions of AI programme.

Singapore invests S$150 million in AI-driven materials discovery, launches business AI adoption support

2026-10-27T02:00:00.000Z
From left: Claressa Monteiro, BT audio head; Tan Yee Hern, Capstone Aluminium assistant managing director; Sharon Teo, Inspire-Tech CEO; and Tiger Wang, MariBank Singapore consulting director for SME business solutions.

Financing growth: How SMEs can tap digital banks for working capital

2026-10-21T23:00:00.000Z
Co-founders Stephanie Ping (left) and Andrew Yeow believe external factors, such as MNCs’ interest in setting up in Malaysia, can help Worq maintain its growth momentum.

Malaysia’s co-working operator Worq is confident it can keep up its 40% growth rate 

2026-10-21T04:00:00.000Z
The OCBC SME Index is up at 51.9 in Q3, from 51.3 in the previous quarter.

Singapore SMEs in expansionary mode despite uneven outlook: OCBC

2026-10-16T07:33:08.000Z
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo says SMEs must consider whether AI tools can support human activities, with an eye towards “practical, purposeful and meaningful” adoption.

IMDA expands digital support for SMEs

2026-10-13T11:51:43.000Z
The National Federation of Independent Business index slipped 0.8 point to 97.9, according to data.

US small-business optimism falls on dimmer economic outlook

2026-10-13T11:03:44.000Z
Chan Kai Yang and Zhuo Jiayi are taking their family cake business beyond the kitchen by using social media to build a brand around their creations.

From cakes to clicks: Gen Z couple turns cake content into an 18% revenue boost

2026-10-07T23:00:00.000Z
The Emerging Enterprise Award celebrates young businesses across Asia that pair innovation with sustainable growth and the ability to scale.
EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARD 2026

Building bridges in the spaces between

2026-10-07T23:00:00.000Z
The Emerging Enterprise Award celebrates young businesses across Asia that pair innovation with sustainable growth and the ability to scale.
EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARD 2026

Building smarter systems for what comes next

2026-10-06T23:00:00.000Z