Colourful Bata shoe tycoon dies, aged 93
He died in Toronto of agerelated ailments and pneumonia.
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Retail body chief calls for lower rents as sales droop
Jannie Tay suggests talks with landlords to tackle issue
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Apec to focus on helping SMEs
The plan emphasises issues such as the SME business environment, innovation and raising awareness of sustainable business practices for SMEs.
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Export course helps extend firms' reach
Exporting is usually the entry point for smaller businesses looking to expand overseas.
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What makes a strong SME brand?
The answer to this will be key in helping local small and medium-sized enterprises attract and retain talent. -ST
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Food chain owners to cook up a storm in US
Local restaurant chains are looking to expand into the US market, enabling New Yorkers to sample our local fare. |
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Study to help SMEs attract, retain talent.
Employer Branding Study being undertaken for SMEs to help firms build a stronger employer brand.
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Samy's expansion plan turns sour
Catering arm in debt after being sued for pulling out of Superbowl deal. |
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$75m in grants available for SMEs
Scheme will encourage R&D into new ideas with the view towards commercialisation.
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Singapore's IT industry is world's ninth-most competitive
Investment in local research and development essential to developing sustainable IT sectors. -myp
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SMEs managing despite rising costs: Hng Kiang
Their business expectations for next 6 months still moderately positive. -BT
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HDB revamps Home Office Scheme to keep things hassle-free
Govt moves to extend tenure period under licensing schemes for small-scale business and use of telecommunications equipment. -BT |
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The business value of social media
Web 2.0 technology enables enhanced creativity, information sharing and collaboration. -BT
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Bumper baby bonus: Boon or bane?
Do you think the extended maternity leave under new manpower laws will significantly affect operations in your company, and what should the government do to alleviate these concerns? -BT
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Businessmen learn more on Companies Act
The law requires the directors of a company to act in the company's interests, avoid conflict of interest and exercise powers for proper purposes. -BT
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Stiff competition for SME entrepreneur award
The award is seeing more submissions of exceptional quality this year. |
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New Sats catering facility to target budget airlines
Singapore Airport Terminal Services will be offering meals on buget airlines come January.
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Guangdong woos S'pore investors with 150 projects
Delegation from 200 companies, led by province's top leader, in S'pore. |
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No rise in global corporate taxes
Govts turning to indirect taxes to fill coffers instead, survey shows.
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Economic downturn hits brand values
Study shows that economic downturn is bringing down brand valuation. |
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SMEs here have not lost their bounce
There are still growth opportunities, says new chief of Spring, but staying competitive remains the key issue.
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Online boon for vendors
Halal food vendors can pay CPF contributions, apply for Muis certification online.
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Pay-for-use infocomm services
SMEs will be able to access software, hardware, storage and other infocomm services on a utility basis.
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Tenants upset by closure
Business has plunged for most owing to the inconvenience. |
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Fewer firms paying debts on time
Firms are becoming selective on payment during this financial slowdown.
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S'pore is No 4 for SME financing: poll
SME sector here can develop new revenue streams and help to advance the economy. |
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Not taxed by taxes, say two out of five Singapore firms
Firms do not feel that they have any burdening taxes in Singapore.
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