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The Future of Working Women in Singapore
In the past ten years, women have become more active participants in Singapore’s labour force. What is interesting to note, though, is that participation takes a hit when women reach their 30s and 40s.
5 Tips for SMEs to Go Green in An Endemic World
Sustainability is arguably one of the biggest buzzwords today, driven by the government’s unveiling of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and its commitment to the United Nation’s (UN)’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Looping SMEs Into The Circular Economy (Part 1)
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, one of the foremost authorities on the circular economy, defines it as, “an industrial system that is restorative and regenerative by intention and design.
Driving Impact Through Business Transformation
Outdated internal management systems, operational efficiencies, rising costs — several factors could serve as barriers to growth for small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs), impeding their development and expansion process.
DHL Express and UOB Indonesia partner to cut greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging GoGreen Plus service
DHL Express and UOB Indonesia are collaborating to drive sustainable trade and SME growth across ASEAN. Through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, UOB is reducing up to 80% of emissions from international shipments. The partnership also launched the country’s first GoTrade event in Jakarta to support SMEs in cross-border trade.
Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses to Expand Cross-Border Trade
At UOB FinLab’s “Digital Gateway to Global Markets” event in Ho Chi Minh City, experts highlighted Vietnam’s growing momentum in cross-border trade. With strong interest in e-commerce and regional partnerships, businesses are leveraging digital tools, financial solutions, and regulatory support to expand globally. UOB Vietnam and Alibaba.com’s Innovative Hub launched a support package to empower exporters, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the international supply chain.
DKSH Healthcare Establishes Industry Benchmark in Carbon Emissions Tracking in Thailand
DKSH Business Unit Healthcare has reached a significant milestone in building a more sustainable healthcare supply chain by successfully tracking carbon emissions across its value chain through a collaboration with UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator and Smart Tradzt in Thailand.
Newest SkillsFuture Queen Bee UOB collaborates with Institute of Higher Learning to create SME training initiatives
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.
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.
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