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A DELICATE BUBBLE

The latest wrangling over the coronavirus has seen countries taking small steps back to normalcy. International travel has been one of them.

Tech Is Killing F&B

Before the pandemic, there weren’t many choices when you wanted to order delivery. There were of course the ubiquitous pizza delivery services, joined later by the fast-food giants.

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurship

There are approximately 252 million women entrepreneurs worldwide and this number is growing every day. Today, women entrepreneurs, driven by a desire to pursue their passion and achieve financial independence, play a key role in the global economy and the entrepreneurship scene.

Good Corporate Governance

In modern times, businesses are engaged in the constant pursuit for higher profits and better returns to shareholders. But in doing so, businesses tend to lose sight of balancing the interest of corporate bottom lines against the needs of other stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers, society and the communities in which the companies conduct their business.

So You've Got Negative Feedback. Here's How You Should Respond

Leadership excellence with Marshall Goldsmith

The Risk And Reward Of Trading

Commodities trading contribution to Singaporean GDP: 17 percent (2019) top commodities traded: oil, iron, copper, tobacco, wood

The Big Reset Opportunity

Vladimir Lenin said over a century ago. “There are decades where nothing happens and weeks where decades happen.”

Pushing The F&b Boundaries

Despite a tough year, the F&B industry in Singapore saw many new entrants. Food are the ties that bind and many Singaporeans are eager to dine out despite (or maybe because of) the COVID-19 restrictions. This week, SME speaks to Moe Ibrahim, a former hedge fund operator turned restauranteur, and founder of Deelish Brands.

Singapore Budget 2021: For Recovery And Innovation

All eyes were on Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat as he unveiled Singapore’s Budget for 2021.

Buy Now, Pay Later: Intelligent Or Insidious?

Imagine buying an iPhone or a pair of new sneakers, but paying a quarter of the price for it upfront. You then pay the rest of in interest-free instalments. Sound good to you?

Does Your Company Lurch From Crisis To Crisis?

I recently sat in on an executive team meeting during which they were dealing with a crisis — a major customer shipment had been botched. The team was in triage mode to minimize the damage, make amends with the customer, and get things back on track.

Budget 2021- Changing Budget For A Changing Time

Changing Budget For A Changing Time

APEC Recovery Gameplan Beyond Trade And Investments

Amidst uncertainties that the pandemic COVID-19 has brought upon the entire global citizens, one thing is for sure, economic activities need to resume operations to safeguard the future of business owners.

Sticking To Your Guns

The Playstation 5's Plan To Win The Console Wars

Live Streaming: The Next Frontier Trend

Energy! Energy! Energy!” These are the exhortations of Jerry Hang, our trainer for the day.

Six AI Myths Debunked

To generate value, leaders must fully understand how AI works and where its limitations lie. Myths include, “Artificial intelligence (AI)I will automate everything and put people out of work.” “AI is a science-fiction technology.” “Robots will take over the world.”

Logistics : Risk And Opportunity In A Turbulent World

Like most other industries, transportation and logistics is currently confronting immense change; and like all change, this brings both risk and opportunity.

Are We Ready To Ship Billions Of Covid Vaccines Worldwide?

There’s no denying it. 2020 has been a year of immense difficulty and disruption. Many now look forward to 2021 and the much-anticipated prospect of COVID-19 vaccines as the gateway to global recovery.

HOW I'VE APPROACHED MY ROLE AS A LEADER WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING A COHESIVE TEAM CULTURE

It is business, but it’s far from usual. COVID-19 has transformed our ideas about how and where we work, and put flexibility, adaptability and technology at the heart of the workplace. Our work cultures, have therefore, been transformed as a result of this change.

JAMES RATCLIFFE

RAGS TO CHEMICAL RICHES

BEYOND 2020

THE RISE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Tadashi Yanai Democratising Fashion

2020 has been a rough year for businesses around the world. While some have managed to eke by through adaptation and innovation, others have suffered great losses. E-commerce and delivery services are without a doubt the biggest winners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With health and safety being a major priority for consumers now, the success of these industries come as no real surprise. Physical retail on the other hand has been hit particularly hard. Only the travel and tourism industry can be said to have suffered greater losses. With the virality of COVID-19, governments around the world were quick to implement lockdowns and restrictions on public movement. As such, physical retail stores saw foot-traffic dwindle.

Why Hasn't Apple Pay Replicated Alipay's Success?

Even before COVID-19, mobile payment platforms were experiencing a boom in the US and China. Apple Pay (US) and Alipay (China) have radically changed the way people transact, offering secure, contactless payment options through mobile phones. Though both platforms are growing, Alipay is outperforming its US peer: As of late 2019, Bain & Company found that only 9 percent of American consumers had adopted Apple Pay while 81 percent of Chinese consumers used Alipay. Given the size difference between the two countries, the difference between the number of Alipay users in China and Apple Pay users in the US is staggeringly large. What are some of the factors driving this stark contrast?

Thinking Of Internationalisation? Translate These First!

Although there are many documents that will need to be translated in the execution of your international activity, there are three document types of crucial importance that will are most necessary to internationalise your business.

Start Moving In The Automotive Landscape

Investors have seen the future when it comes to the almighty car, and it revolves around electrification, driverless vehicles, and ride-hailing.

Why The Customer Is Always Right Is Wrong

Kellecher, CEO of the Southwest writes a " Miss you note" to the "Pen pal" woman

The Changing Automotive Industry

The invention of the automobile not only heralded an increase in mobility. It also radically changed the urban landscape – think wider roads, highway overpasses, crosswalks, and other asphalt creations. And of course, the increase in air pollution, noise pollution, as well as the stresses of commuting in traffic have made our relationship with the automotive industry more of a love-hate relationship. We buy a car for the status, sure – but many buy a car because they have to. Either they live in an area with bad public transportation, or they need a car for their work.

Customer Experience The New Marketing

When was the last time you had a truly great customer experience? Chances are, it wouldn’t take you long to answer this question. You would probably recall a story of how an experience with a company left you happy and satisfied.

Hiring Great Salespeople For Your Company

Successful entrepreneurship with Dave Kurlan

Are You Ready For The Quantum Computing Revolution?

Quantum physics has already changed our lives. Thanks to the invention of the laser and the transistor — both products of quantum theory — almost every electronic device we use today is an example of quantum physics in action. We may now be on the brink of a second quantum revolution as we attempt to harness even more of the power of the quantum world. Quantum computing and quantum communication could impact many sectors, including healthcare, energy, finance, security, and entertainment. Recent studies predict a multibillion-dollar quantum industry by 2030. However, significant practical challenges need to be overcome before this level of large-scale impact is achievable.