Tag Archives: Firms

Singapore is a prime business destination and many global companies — from America to China — have all flocked to our island nation to set up their businesses here. However, this year has been a rather rocky one with economies heading south and businesses struggling to stay afloat. Despite the …

It is oftentimes the responsibility of businesses to ensure that customers are treated with care, and a misalignment in expectations of both parties might escalate into a lawsuit. On the flip side, there have also been instances of firms suing their customers instead. Here are some high-profile lawsuits between companies …

Netflix’s recent docudrama The Social Dilemma made waves online around the world for its grim portrayal of social media issues. We have all heard about the downsides of social media — from addiction to privacy issues — but social media companies are notoriously silent about how they control what users …

A Singaporean superfoods company has made it to the Financial Times’ list of high-growth firms in the Asia Pacific. In Singapore, it is also listed in Singapore’s top 100 fastest-growing firms. Called Nature’s Superfoods, it is predominantly an online business, selling everything from quinoa to chia seeds, and exporting them …

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced today (September 15) that the government will be injecting an additional S$ 112 million in financial assistance for taxi operators and private-hire firms. LTA said in a post on Facebook that the funds will help point-to-point (P2P) drivers and operators “tide over this difficult period”. …

Singapore is possibly in the height of its recession, with the economy contracting by 13.2 per cent year on year in the second quarter. The unemployment rate is also at a 10-year high, and it seems like many Singaporeans — both fresh graduates and mid-career — are scrambling for jobs. …

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now The chief compliance officer, or CCO, of a financial company, performs a vital function in the firm: making sure it stays out of trouble with the Securities and Exchange Commission and follows its own internal procedures. Yet despite the importance …

Forbes has recently released its annual Best Under A Billion list, which highlights 200 publicly-listed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia Pacific region with sales under US$ 1 billion. These companies have consistent top- and bottom-line growth, showcasing track records of stellar corporate performance. According to Forbes, this …

Each year, Forbes releases its Asia’s Best Under A Billion list which highlights 200 publicly-listed SMEs in the Asia Pacific region which have sales under US$ 1 billion. The selected companies showcase consistent top- and bottom-line growth and have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Of the 200 companies listed, …