How to attract investment for startups: advice from Singapore angel investors Singapore and the European Union have signed a new digital trade agreement that removes key barriers to cross-border digital commerce, offering significant advantages to foreign-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in Singapore. The EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA), signed on May 7 […]
Singapore upgrades maritime sector with AI and cybersecurity to attract global SMEs Foreign businesses eyeing Singapore as a base for expansion will now need to establish a local presence before hiring foreign workers, following a legal change that closes a long-exploited loophole in the country’s employment system. Effective September 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower
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Singapore holds top spot in ASEAN for stability and earnings Companies in Singapore now have greater access to regional markets following the enforcement of the upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA). The enhanced agreement, which also applies to Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei and Lao PDR, establishes a free trade area covering more
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Singapore eases monetary policy again as US tariffs weigh on growth According to the three experienced investors, who have combined experience of more than 30 years in Southeast Asia, the founder’s personality is everything at the early stage. Presentations and prototypes are also important, but the main factor is the founder’s thinking, leadership skills and
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Singapore overtakes San Francisco to become the world’s top startup hub Singapore is ramping up digital and cybersecurity upgrades in its maritime sector to boost efficiency and attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to set up shipping activity in the city-state. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is leading the initiative, introducing
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Aspire receives licence from MAS, ready to launch support product for SMEs Singapore has been ranked the most stable and resilient market in ASEAN, offering a relatively secure environment for business growth and investment amid regional headwinds. According to a new strategy report by CGS International, the city-state outperformed regional peers such as Malaysia, Thailand
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How Singapore became a leading maritime power According to HubSpot’s 2025 Hypergrowth Startup Index, Singapore has surpassed San Francisco as the world’s leading hub for startup growth. The city-state’s meteoric rise in the global startup ecosystem reflects a broader shift toward Asia as a growing center of innovation fueled by foreign investment, government incentives and
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Singapore urges businesses to act as climate rules tighten Aspire has received a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which will allow it to launch a new investment solutions created specifically for startups and growing businesses. The upcoming product, Aspire Yield, will be introduced in the second quarter
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Singapore and Thailand advance digital economic ties Singapore is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand overseas by covering salary and allowance costs for employees posted abroad, aiming to build a globally competitive workforce while reducing financial burdens on businesses. Under the Overseas Markets Immersion Programme, eligible SMEs can receive up to 70% salary
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New EnterpriseSG office to assist SMEs with regulatory issues Singapore’s transformation from a colonial trading post to a global maritime powerhouse is a testament to its continuous strategic vision, adaptability and relentless pursuit of growth. As the city-state marks 60 years of independence, its shipping sector has expanded and outpaced traditional maritime hubs like London,
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