Towards first-rate workplace safety
Workplace safety systems around the world have shown that better safety outcomes can only be achieved if all stakeholders are fully engaged.
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S'pore firms urged to venture into China inland cities
They should train their sights on second-tier inland cities in provinces such as Henan and Jiangsu.
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Spring Singapore sees change at the top
Mr Png Cheong Boon, 38, deputy chief executive since July 2003, becomes acting chief executive.
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Ex-CEO charged with bribery to get Biopolis work
He allegedly paid $247k to executive of US conglomerate involved in building part of complex. |
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Manufacturers less upbeat in their outlook
Services sector is more optimistic, including hotels and property firms.
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S'pore firms splurge US$16b on acquisitions
Spending in first 4 months 2nd highest in Asia after China.
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PM highlights relevance of R&D in providing jobs
Efforts to build new capabilities by investing in R&D starting to pay off.
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Rise in headcount behind 30% jump in KepCorp staff cost
3,000 more workers hired last year; keen competition adding to wage pressure. |
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Case, timeshare firm push for stiffer industry laws
WITH timeshare companies continuing to pull in complaints, the consumer watchdog and a timeshare exchange company here want more specific laws to rein them in.
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Suntec mall tenants seeking lower rents
Tenants at the new Galleria see red over low traffic and sales that barely cover rent. -ST
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BT, OCBC announce finalists of Emerging Enterprise award
Up to three winners will each get $380,000 of interest-free loans, grants and other deals.
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This Fashion settles payment dispute with ex-supplier
Retail chain had been taken to court over $250k debt; case settled out of court. |
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Iconic bookstore on brink of folding
S'pore's oldest bookstore is mired in debt and disputes between its local and Chinese owners. -ST
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Reporting standards for SMEs may be revised
Feedback sought for new rules that allow departure from full accounting standard.
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Man sued by firm bearing his name
Now, Michael De Kretser the firm has won the lawsuit against Michael De Kretser the man.
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SMEs can thrive in tough times, says venture capitalist
'When we invest, we help to create shareholder value. A founder may be able to bring a company from zero to $100 million. With a bit of partnership, they may be able to bring it to $200 million.' |
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Buyers stranded as furniture store closes
Customers would pay a large amount of deposit for furniture being sold at low prices. But the furniture ordered were never delivered. Instead, they found the store closed.
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Two schemes to help SMEs venture overseas
This scheme is expected to benefit between 250 and 300 Singapore firms over the next three years, with 70 per cent of them likely to be SMEs. |
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5 major dating agencies come together to form association
Members of 'Adams' will be screened and accredited by SDU before they can join.
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Scheme helps entrepreneurs take tech ideas to market
A full grant of up to $250,000 is provided to help enterprises and entrepreneurs develop new 'quantum leap' type of technologies that have technical feasibility and commercial potential. |
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This year's entrepreneur awards open for application
'An entrepreneur's success is still very much dependent on his or her own innovative capacity and ability to embrace change in a dynamic business environment.'
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New rankings launched to raise profile of top-flight SMEs
Poll ranks companies by their return of equity. |
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Enterprise 50 rankings get overhaul
Successful companies are visionary and have strong, successful business models.
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SMEs stepping up game despite challenging times
Confidence slips slightly for Asian firms, but many still looking to expand. |
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SMEs cite shortage of skilled workers, costs as top obstacles
Our worry is that many of Singapore's key industries may face labour shortages unless the nation can attract, train and retain people with the skills our key industries require.
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SMEs double their numbers in Growth Excellence rankings
The number of SMEs that qualify for ranking has doubled since last year, which means that these businesses had put up a blue-ribbon performance last year. |
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