Commentary

Bootstrapping in Singapore: How small startups can thrive without investors

Bootstrapping is not a “no-risk” model; it simply concentrates the risk on the founder. 

Bootstrapping in Singapore: How small startups can thrive without investors

Bootstrapping is not a “no-risk” model; it simply concentrates the risk on the founder. 

How outdated financial solutions are fuelling the SME exodus

The SME exodus is not inevitable. It is sadly the predictable outcome of an outdated financial ecosystem. 

Green shipping's future: Strategic partnership between public and private finance

For Singapore to retain leadership in green shipping, it must harness private finance alongside public funds.

The great Singapore family business transition: Why legacy companies are choosing sales over succession

Is selling to a strategic buyer a better option than grappling with the uncertainty of passing the business on to the next generation?

Why SG60 must mark a cybersecurity turning point

In this era of intensifying cyberthreats, cybersecurity must transcend the technical realm and become a foundational pillar of national resilience.

What the global financial crisis can teach Singapore about decision-making today

Awareness of our biases can help Singaporeans make better decisions and build resilience in an unpredictable world.

Singapore is ready for EVs, but the industry needs to catch up

The EV transition is not simply a consumer decision; it is an industry-wide transformation. 

Navigating public–private collaboration in Singapore’s health tech and life sciences landscape

Singapore has seen the rise in public-private collaborations where public institutions provide some level of support and funding to private start-up entities to help jumpstart their journey.

SG60: What the next 10 years have in store for Singapore’s investment landscape

Singapore’s investment landscape is renowned for its stability, transparency and regulatory strength.

Microclimate retrofitting could be Singapore’s next big sustainability play

Sometimes the cleanest energy solutions aren’t the most visible – they are quite literally over our heads.

What is driving the next era of wealth management in Singapore?

EAMs must play their part in innovating, forging strategic partnerships with an agile and forward thinking mindset. 

What airports can teach us about biometric adoption: Lessons in simplicity, trust, and scalability

Now’s the moment for businesses across sectors to lean into this innovative mindset.

Closing the harmony gap: How strategic tech investments can unlock financial efficiency

Long-term success in fintech adoption often hinges on meaningful collaborations to fill capability gaps and fast-track innovation.

What today’s C-suite can learn from tomorrow’s leaders

 In Singapore, Gen Z already makes up 16% of the workforce as of 2024, and this number is set to grow. 

Know thy investor and source of funds as basic safeguards

Companies should conduct some level of understanding of their potential investors before rushing to accept investments.

In Singapore’s trust economy, private enterprises must rethink digital trust and safety

Trust is not a feature, it is a foundation that must be designed from the ground up.