Looking At The Four Gov’t Budgets Through The Eyes Of S’pore Business Owners
Through the eyes of our local firms, how well do the Government’s support packages deliver meaningful relief in their time of need?
Articles by Alanna Tan
When Food Meets Tech: S’pore’s First AI-Powered F&B Brand Uses Analytics To Craft Its Menu
Over 200,000 data points were collected to create the menu and concept behind Wrap Bstrd, which exceeded sales targets by 65% upon launch.
Zoom Is Your New Classroom: Will Online Education Become The Norm After COVID-19?
Covid-19 has shown that mass adoption of online education can work in a pandemic, but is it the way to go after this crisis is over?
Post-Circuit Breaker Deep Clean: How Cleaning Companies Are Coping With Demand
Cleaning companies received a huge influx of requests for thorough disinfection as some Singapore offices reopened after the circuit breaker.
S’pore Will Enter A Recession In 2020 – Here Are Some Ways You Can Future-Proof Your Career
Before Singapore experiences the full impacts of the recession, now is the best time to pick up digital skills to safeguard your career.
COVID-19: Contact Tracing Wearable Cannot Track User’s Location, Will Be Rolled Out In June
Minister Vivan Balakrishnan addressed privacy concerns and explained that the wearable contact tracing devices will not have GPS to track users' locations.
S’pore Relocation Startup Moovaz Acquires SPH’s Expat Publication The Finder
Acquiring SPH's expat publication The Finder will allow Moovaz to provide content and build community engagement with its clients.
From Halted Renovations To Virtual Viewings: COVID-19’s Effect On S’pore’s Property Market
While construction has resumed from 2 June, many housing and renovation plans in Singapore will still face delay beyond the circuit breaker.
COVID-19: Grab Users Must Declare Health In-App, Sit At The Back As Part Of Safety Measures
Grab is rolling out its new Covid-19 safety measures, GrabProtect, from end-June to reduce the risk of infection between passengers and drivers.
S’pore Startup Beam Raises US$26M Funding To Build The Largest E-Scooter Fleet In APAC
With their US$26 million Series A round, Beam plans to grow the largest e-scooter fleet across Korea, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
Adapt And Adjust: 3 S’pore Business Owners Share Lessons Learnt From The Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker measures have forced Singapore businesses to operate differently than before, such as relying heavily on going digital.
Huawei’s MateBook Laptops, MatePad Pro Are Finally In S’pore – Prices Start From S$898
Launching in Singapore on 8 June, Huawei fans can finally get their hands on two of the brand's mainline MateBook laptops and its flagship MatePad Pro.
Fortitude Budget: Firms To Receive Up To 40% Of Monthly Salary As Incentives To Hire Locals
Hiring incentives of up to 40% of monthly salaries will be provided to encourage more companies to hire locals who have gone through traineeships.
Fortitude Budget: All Firms To Get Added Wage Support Through Enhanced Jobs Support Scheme
The Jobs Support Scheme will be enhanced to give all firms an additional month of wage support, and higher levels of support for severly impacted sectors.
COVID-19 Has People Tightening Their Belts, But Here’s What S’poreans Are Still Spending On
Covid-19 has shifted consumer spending to focus more on essentials, but people also turn to some inexpensive indulgences to make life liveable.
COVID-19: CPF, HDB, IRAS Among Gov’t Services To Reopen By Appointment From 2 June
Some government service centres including CPF, HDB and IRAS centres will reopen their physical touchpoints from 2 June, by appointment only.