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New front for S'pore firms
With markets in China and India fast becoming saturated, Turkey could be the next big thing for companies here. -BT
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Americans in denial as Starbucks to shut 600 coffee shops
Closures would help to restore some of Starbucks' brand integrity. -AFP |
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A snip at just $3
Enterprising barbers ply their trade outside a walk-up apartment in Geylang Road. -ST
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Spring launches $7.6m environment tech centre
It launched the Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation yesterday to promote environmental industry as a 'key strategic growth area' for Singapore. |
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Singapore Expo to beef up services, facilities
The Singapore Expo is introducing new facilities to boost efficiency and attract bigger groups of visitors, including porter services and free wi-fi.
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Internet start-up sues MediaCorp
Legal tussle over online recordings of TV shows that Web users can download.
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Co-ops have role in ensuring growth: Vivian
Doing business 'with heart and a mission' is more critical now.
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Entrepreneurial spirit drives Taiwan
Becoming an entrepreneur is a way of life in Taiwan. -Reuters
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35 Chinese firms make Fortune list
26 are from the mainland, three from Hong Kong and six from Taiwan. -China Daily, ANN
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Firms need approval to change core businesses
Market players say proposal serves to protect minority shareholders. |
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Easier IPO route for biotech start-ups
Suggested rules may help stem outflow to other bourses.
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Luxury retailer locked out of two boutiques
Belbon allegedly owes at least $100,000 in rent to Paragon Shopping Centre and its two retail shops are now closed to shoppers. -ST |
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Taiwanese dream of being their own boss
Small companies employ 7.8m and contribute 30% of income generated.
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New guidelines to promote CSR reporting by S'pore firms
Besides providing a corporate profile, a sustainability report must also include the economic, environmental and social performance of the company. |
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Infocomm awards to help local innovators
Both winners and nominees will stand to compete internationally in the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2008.
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More young S'poreans starting own businesses: PM
They have brought more vibrancy to the local enterprise scene, spurring more new businesses to be formed.
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Dewan Negara: Licences of traders who sublet revoked
Kuala Lumpur City Hall had never issued business licences to foreigners.
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Need for foreign startups to sharpen local entrepreneurs' edge: PM
He said Singapore needs to keep an open business environment to attract international talent.
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PM: Self-made foreign talent keep us sharp
He further stressed that Singapore must keep its business environment open to foreign talent.
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Help for expanding overseas from IE Singapore
International Enterprise Singapore offers the following help with overseas expansion. |
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No more service tax at 636 Johor outlets
Stern action will be taken against restaurants in the state that charge customers service tax, even after being exempted from paying it. -The Star
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Innovate like Bizfile, PM Lee tells public sector
He wants the sector to take risks because the benefits are worth it. |
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S'pore backs simpler norms for SME accounting
Standards set need to take into account the realities of the local environment, while fairly representing the underlying business.
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Maverick methods fuel low-cost success
They are thriving despite high fuel prices because they adopt innovative approaches and fare structures. -The Star |
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Soured deal: Doc accuses ex-partners of misconduct
Affair between one doctor and a nurse led to unravelling of business ties, he says.
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Govt initiative pools resource needs of enterprises
Information for SMEs is just a click, a call or a centre away. |
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Emerging opportunities abroad
Some key trade and growth statistics of emerging markets that are of interest to S'pore SMEs venturing overseas.
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Singapore firms reaping rich pickings overseas
43 of the country's 50 fastest-growing companies get bulk of income abroad. |
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Jakarta to scrap 2,000 by-laws to aid business
Govt is worried these regional by-laws will disrupt the investment climate.
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SMEs are hitting the right notes
Singapore SMEs seem to have found their magic formula - to grow sales and sustain rapid growth over the years.
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Healthy growth in uncertain times
Despite roiling markets, a record 350 firms qualified for the Fastest Growing 50 ranking exercise, up 46% from last year.
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Gardenia leads pack, but SMEs sizzle
Small companies make mark by being more adventurous. |
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MLM firm found to have defamed rival
Meridian Life International, and its two employees have been found to have slandered its competitor WBG Network.
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Spring gives out 21 awards to help SME talent bloom
It said it aims to award 500 EDS and MDS scholarships over the next 10 years.
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Tie-up to train experts in 'cloud computing' to develop new online services
The aim is to build up expertise on new online services that will be delivered over the Internet. -ST
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Matchmaking scheme for digital media startups
The iMatch scheme will match talented young companies with 40 potential investors. -ST
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S'pore manufacturers gloomy about business outlook in next half year: polls
Services sector more upbeat, with 24% looking for an improvement. -ST
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6 new start-ups get $10m seed fund from NRF
The fund managers selected include Raffles Venture Partners, Tamarix Capital and Walden International.
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3 ex-company directors charged for non-disclosures
They breached SGX non-disclosure rules to prevent a fall in their company's share price.
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