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SMEs here seek Apec's help to expand abroad
Apec can help by facilitating a business-friendly environment. -myp
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Boost for security industry
Employers can receive up to $400,000 per company to defray costs. -ST
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Union chiefs do not want sudden end to Jobs Credit
A gradual phasing out is preferred because recovery is uneven. -ST
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Business loans finally on the rise
August uptick ends nine months of decline; sign of economic recovery. -ST |
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Help for SMEs
Two new initiatives will support SMEs as they venture into foreign markets. -ST
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Whither Jobs Credit? Wait for Oct 13
PM Lee says Govt reviewing scheme and will consider job situation, economic outlook.
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S'pore co-ops going strong
They stay relevant but must not expose members' funds to too much risk, says Balakrishnan. -myp
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Court ruling shakes foreign investors' confidence in Thailand
Government urged to carefully address the legal wrangling issue and balance economic and environmental concerns. -The Nation/ANN
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More business groups can tap govt scheme
Non-industry specific organisations can now seek funding from Lead. -ST
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1,000 companies to be flu pandemic prepared by 2010
80 per cent of cost of flu pandemic preparedness verification to be subsidised. -AsiaOne
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Singapore finds way for SMEs in Apec to go global
Two initiatives for SMEs announced.
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Jobs Credit buys S'pore time to upgrade: Swee Say
He sends clear message that scheme is not here to stay. |
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Leading the way to higher productivity
Scheme aids projects to generate $3.5b in revenue and create 9,000 jobs
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Helping food products get on shelves overseas
SFMA has used its Lead grant to host trade export missions to key markets over the past three years. |
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Sewing up the right fit to speed up design
Lead programme's grant has helped the Textile and Fashion Federation (Taff) offer better training programmes.
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Boost for key programmes, expansion into new areas
FLA used Lead grant to put into fruition key programmes. |
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SMEs use Apec meeting to showcase brands
Chance to up profile among officials and foreign businessmen. -BT
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Offer of help for region's SMEs
APEC officials aware of challenges facing SMEs.
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Govt extends Jobs Credit
The first extra payment will be based on employees on the payroll in January. -AsiaOne
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Concern over possible abuse of Jobs Credit
Company had taken Jobs Credit, only to later lay off employees, give increments to top management and take in new recruits later on, claims consultant. |
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Lower payouts a wise move
It would cut risk of Singapore losing competitiveness, say experts. -myp
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Jobs credit extended for 6 months
But payouts will be stepped down, with more programmes to help firms grow. -myp |
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Jobs Credit scheme extension a boon to struggling SMEs
Reader hopes employers would not retrench workers, but come up with innovative ways to cut down expenses. -myp
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Spur trend worries PM and riles labour chief
Does drop in number going for courses reflect better times, Or complacency? -ST |
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Medical tech industry gets boost
New association will help companies position themselves globally. -ST
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The Eu family's century-old legacy
Eu Yan Seng was started by Eu Kong 130 years ago. -AsiaOne
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Competitive edge: Employers urged to lead drive
Mr Lim warned businesses and workers not to underestimate the challenges of a gradual recovery.
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Cheaper, better, faster: What it is not
What is the CBF scheme NOT all about? |
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Firm ordered to settle agreement with union
Court gives Sembawang Engineers a month to discuss deal. -ST
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Companies can set up recycling facilities
Land had been set aside specifically for the recycling industry since 1995.
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More help for social enterprises
New centre will help train such businesses to enable them to survive. -ST
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Court rejects Valentino appeal
Local fashion distributor scored a victory over a trademark infringement claim made by Italian giant Valentino. |
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Many opportunities in Sichuan for S'pore firms
Singapore companies have built up a reputation for their innovations in Sichuan.
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Young entrepreneurs singled out for good work
PurpleClick has grown to a company employing a staff of 20 in just three years. |
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A healthy boost for staff welfare
SMEs can now tap government funding.
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Towards 'Zero Energy'
Retrofitted building shows how green technologies cut power usage. -myp |
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More firms aim to trade in carbon
Projects are expected to cut annual greenhouse gas emissions by 600 kilotons.
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The people philosophy
Teambuild is among the 50 best Enterprises in Singapore. |
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