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Exceptional companies honoured at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026
Exceptional companies honoured at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026
The prestigious awards programme celebrated organisations leading digital transformation initiatives in Singapore.
KPMG’s Lee Ser Yen: Build security in from the start, not as an afterthought
He explores how Singapore’s technology sector is advancing in cybersecurity whilst balancing rapid innovation with strong compliance and reliable infrastructure.
Can Thailand rival Singapore and Dubai as a MICE hub for industry events?
Supply chain shifts and expanded Bangkok venues boost Thailand’s appeal as a regional industry hub.
SG hospitals struggle to scale AI amidst data and legacy system gaps
Data sharing between public and private providers remains limited, an expert said.
Hospitals move AI beyond testing to wider clinical implementation
The tech expands across workflows to automate documentation and patient services.
Solving APAC’s ‘Maggi Mee’ healthcare paradox
Patients want healthcare that is "fast to cook, good to eat, and cheap."
'Trust builds bridges, and bridges create hubs': CMUH
The non-capital city hospital builds regional healthcare connections.
Healthcare providers urged to bank on data to realise full value: KPMG
Over four in five executives expect to deploy agentic AI within the next year.
NUH targets 20% productivity swing via ‘Mission Command’
By flattening its hierarchy, ground teams now have the autonomy to make faster decisions.
TTSH uses AI to cut surgery time and restore patient independence
Human-centred AI drives care improvements in the hospital.
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
Safe bets are losing bets for the future of QSR brands
Simple categories like sauces are being reimagined as strategic growth levers.
Restaurants bet on ‘experience peaks’ to win customer loyalty
Unexpected gestures, even small ones, leave lasting impressions on customers.
Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector
Chinese QSR brands have opened around 6,000 outlets across Southeast Asia.
APAC QSR leaders shift focus to culture and collaboration in 2026
Growth ranked as the top priority for only a small fraction of leaders.
Health-conscious trends steer product development in F&B companies
Plant-based and functional foods are growing fast.
QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia
Frequent pricing swings strain loyalty as consumers tire of ongoing market changes.
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