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UKM SUKSES Event Recap 2025
UOB FinLab Indonesia held a series of its UKM SUKSES programmes, benefitting various Indonesian founders. The programme covered various topics such as smart tax strategies, health talks, business solutions, and financial foundations for startups alongside speakers who are experts in their field.
UOB x Womenpreneur Series 2025
Continuing from last year, #UOBxWomenpreneurs series returns in 2025, organised by Business Banking Singapore (BBS), UOB FinLab, and Group Wholesale and Markets Marketing (GWMM) to engage and empower women entrepreneurs in Singapore. The initiative creates a strong platform for women-led businesses to access practical resources, mentorship, and a supportive network as they grow and lead with confidence.
AI in Singapore: Big Vision, Bigger Opportunities for SMEs
Uncover how Singapore’s AI Strategy aand UOB FinLab’s hands-on support are turning ambition into action for SMEs.
2025 May Day Rally: Helping SMEs navigate through digitalisation
Discover key insights from the recent May Day Rally, highlighting how digitalisation, sustainability, talent development and upskilling are shaping Singapore’s economy.
UOB FinLab Thailand is Awarded the Climate Action Award 2025
UOB FinLab in Thailand has been conferred the prestigous Climate Action Award 2025 for its efforts in combating climate change
Professionalisation of adult educators, more ‘Queen Bee’ companies among SkillsFuture updates
The SkillsFuture movement is bringing greater professionalisation of adult educators – including a national registry – and more “Queen Bee” companies that support workforce skills development, particularly for smaller organisations.
大华银行获委“行业领头羊” 助中小企业推动培训与转型
大华银行获委为“技能创前程行业领头羊”，预计接下来三年将帮助约200家中小企业，以及800名员工提升人工智能、数码和可持续发展方面的能力。
New SkillsFuture requirements from April 2026 to mandate regular training for adult educators
Educators teaching SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)-supported courses for adult learning will soon be required to clock practice hours and undergo regular training, in a move to raise the quality of training, said Education Minister Desmond Lee on July 7.
UOB Malaysia Reaffirms Support for ASEAN Growth and Inclusive Leadership
UOB Malaysia champions inclusive leadership and women empowerment in entrepreneurship and sustainability as key drivers of ASEAN’s resilient growth at AWES 2025.
UOB Malaysia Partners Bursa Malaysia To Help SMEs Decarbonise And Embrace Sustainability
In a major move to accelerate the sustainability transition among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), UOB Malaysia has announced a strategic collaboration with Bursa Malaysia to support businesses on their decarbonisation journey.
大华FinLab推数码创新计划 助女企业家建立可持续发展商业模式
大华银行的一项调查显示，在亚细安和大中华地区逾4000家受访企业中，有多达五分之二的企业由女性来领导。因此，该银行推出数码创新计划，帮助女企业家打造可持续发展的商业模式。
Post GreenTech Accelerator 2024: UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) X Circular Unite
Explore how one of the impactful pilot projects from UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 took off, where Circular Unite partnered with UOB’s Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) to drive sustainable waste management through data-driven innovation.
Home-grown Sonata Dancewear makes a jete into South-east Asia by pirouetting on tradition
Sonata Dancewear, a home-grown Singapore brand, has leapt from a humble balletwear shop to a regional presence across Southeast Asia, blending tradition with innovation and embracing digital tools to inspire a new generation of dancers.
How The FinLab’s Digital Mumpreneur Programme Gave My Tuition Business A Much-Needed Jumpstart
How Genius Plus Academy’s Eileen Toh benefited as both a businesswoman and working mom from the Digital Mumpreneurs Programme
In the Hot Seat: Mumpreneurs of Harnes Singapore
Starting a business is challenging, especially if you’re a resource-strapped mum.
Gen Y Speaks: I Quit A Stable Job I Loved, Because The Pandemic Made Me Rethink My Purpose
Ms Suzanna Tang is the co-founder of the social enterprise Urban Origins, a ground-up initiative connecting communities with local urban food. It all started from an empty supermarket shelf in March 2020.
Innovation Programme Helps SMEs Profit While Helping To Sustain The Planet
The Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP) – a five-week programme designed by UOB’s innovation accelerator, The FinLab, that helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transform their companies into sustainable businesses.
Explore our past insights and resources on Digitalisation and Sustainability.
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