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CEO of S'pore-based International SOS will represent Republic at world awards next year. -ST - The Straits Times
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Frenchman is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year
CEO of S'pore-based International SOS will represent Republic at world awards next year. -ST
48 SMEs scoop awards for brand building
Companies include The Learning Lab, BreadTalk, and The Sukha House.
Innovative brand marketing pays off for 15 companies
S'pore Prestige Brand Award ceremony at Marina Mandarin hotel.
Taking that first big step
Aspiring entrepreneurs get tips on how to start their own business.
Survey: 1 in 5 students wants to be an entrepreneur
Increased awareness of entrepreneurship propels youths towards running their own businesses.
From agro-waste to plates, bowls and cups
Two Malaysian companies develop technology to create biodegradable and compostable products. -The Star/ANN
Microsoft 'cloud' service Azure to launch January 1
Cloud computing lets firms rent text, spreadsheet, calendar or other programs as needed and avoid the cost. -AFP
Cut red tape, roll out red carpet for investors
Indonesia's new investment czar sets out strategy for drawing foreigners. -ST
SMEs must be more nimble and efficient
Using ICT more aggressively is vital, says SBF CEO.
Boss in phantom worker scam jailed 30 months
Mastermind was caught in China and repatriated here. -ST
'A great place' for the world's SMEs to network
More small enterprises are looking to connect with partners in other countries to boost their business. -ST
Happy to be yes-people
Youths with innovative business ideas get seed funding. -ST
Spring says YES! to 38 start-ups
Government funding helped 59 youths aged under 26 start businesses in the past year. -ST
Big success from farm waste
Products made would biodegrade and become compost in 45 to 180 days compared to plastics. -NST
Wincor Nixdorf bags deal at Resorts World Sentosa
Integrated resort adopts IT vendor's POS hardware, software, services. -BT
No easy ride in the saddle for Piyush Gupta
New DBS CEO has to set the bank's strategic direction. -BT
Contractors keen to venture abroad
Talks ongoing to explore the possibility of getting loans from the Government to fund expansion. -ST
Why no high-tech achievers?
Not a single company in high-tech industry among Singapore's most enterprising.
Best Sourcing scheme gets $3m boost
Funds will meet rising demand for grants that are designed to help improve productivity.
Supermarket? It only looks like one: owner
URA investigates Mustafa Warehouse for unauthorised change of use.
Meet the Excellent Eleven
Educators among winners of coveted quality awards.
59 firms lauded for hiring the mentally ill
They help patients integrate back into society through work.
No more risky business in Africa
Region is fast emerging as a market with new business opportunities.
S'pore is most business-friendly nation, say accountants
It came out on top in a poll of more than 1,000 members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Stricter rules for EntrePass get expats worked up
Foreigners who set up businesses here will have to hire S'poreans.
Liquor distributor claims $6m from LifeBrandz
He claims that LifeBrandz and its four subsidiaries failed to honour a $10.5 million contract.
Spruced-up SMEs go hunting for top talent
BT announces Jan launch of 'The SME Magazine' at Enterprise 50 Forum.
Construction firms win top 3 spots
Building sector benefited from slew of public infrastructure projects.
Small loans give villagers a big leg-up
VisionFund community banks help the poor in developing nations become self-sufficient. -ST
Sembawang Music Centre to close
CD shop chain filing for bankruptcy after succumbing to rising rents and poor business.
 
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