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The banks are here to stay in trade finance

In recent times Singapore has become an important global hub for commodity trading and by extension, commodity trade finance. For the uninitiated, trade finance does very much what it says on the tin.

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The banks are here to stay in trade finance

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Why it is wrong to badmouth your competitors in Singapore

Recently, news came viral online about a local marketing agency for a large telecommunications giant which had engaged in an unethical smearing campaign to create non-genuine complaints in order to badmouth the competitors of the telecommunications giant.

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The global innovation imperative and how Singapore can lead

Excessive consumption, information overload, unsustainable growth, and spiraling inequality are complex global challenges that require unprecedented levels of coordination and cooperation.

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Why I think young Singaporeans struggle to be entrepreneurs

This year is the 50th 'Golden Jubilee' Anniversary of Singapore's independence from its short life as part of the Federation of Malaysia. After less than two years, on 9th August 1965, Singapore was on its own.

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How hiring online impacts Singapore businesses

Singapore's infrastructure and pro-business policies continue to attract entrepreneurs and business from around the world, and a growing percentage of new business is focused on technology; but local businesses are facing several threats to their bottom dollar, including a talent crunch that makes it hard to find and retain talent.

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The Singaporean property investor – UK-bound

Residential property in the United Kingdom (UK) is and always has been attractive for Singaporean investors. Much of the interest from local buyers stems from their affinity with the UK; it presents no language barrier, has efficient tax policies and a transparent legal system.

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Crowdfunding as the mainstream venture financing model in Singapore & Asia

The way startups raise funds today remains largely unchanged for the last few generations and is ripe for disruption. The growing trend of entrepreneurship across Asia has made the need for more efficient ways to raise capital even more urgent.

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How can Singapore SMEs be more competitive?

If you're an SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) owner, you are probably facing the labour crunch, foreign manpower influx restraints, and increasing costs as some of your challenges.

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Where do Singaporeans get the best profits from UK property?

Singaporean investors looking for a savvy investment should take a good look at Manchester now that it has outstripped London as the best place to invest in UK property. Rental yields are hitting all time highs of nearly 8% and capital growth smashed through 20% for 2013.

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Business implications of Singapore's toughened anti-corruption regime

Although Singapore stands out as a leading financial centre and strong enforcer of anti-corruption laws in a region plagued by graft, its reputation has been tarnished by a number of prominent bribery cases involving senior government officials and Singapore-based companies.

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Here's how you switch industries mid-career in Singapore

As a Recruiter, a question I am often asked is "How do I switch industries?" Industries rise and industries fall over time and for talented people planning and managing a career, being in an industry with a bright future, sound employment security, working with smart and talented people, and being involved in something that matters are important considerations for career advancement.

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Industries to consider working in - Singapore Budget 2015

The Budget was finally announced and while we await eagerly more details from respective statutory boards and ministries, there are tell-tale signs that we can pick up to predict how the job market might evolve into.

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What Singaporeans need to know about the future of travel marketing

Consumer behavior has changed dramatically over the last few years, and with it, the way marketers talk to consumers. Thanks to the rising adoption of smartphones and increasing mobile broadband penetration, we each now have a small yet powerful device with us at all times.

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Singapore SMEs and start-ups risk massive loss

In late 2014 the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) announced the launch of the Infocomm Security Starter Kit to help businesses, especially SMEs, to adopt a wider range of information security measures.

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Here's why it's time to refocus your marketing in Singapore

For the last twenty years the youth market has been the chosen target for many companies pursuing growth strategies. There were good reasons for this; younger consumers had increasing disposable incomes and they spent their money on products that could command a premium.

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The rise of the new age entrepreneurs in Singapore

You see them work on their laptops at Starbucks, Coffee Bean, libraries and most of the time when you don't get to see them, they are working at home.

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Singapore's financial institutions race to meet the FATCA deadline

By now most, if not all, Financial Institutions in Singapore are aware of FATCA. FATCA stands for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and was enacted by the United States Congress back in 2010 to encourage tax compliance by US persons using non-US financial accounts.

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