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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
UOB FinLab drives sustainable innovation in Thailand with GreenTech Accelerator Programme 2024
UOB FinLab was launched in Vietnam in June this year, with the aim of fostering a network of more than 21,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across South-east Asia.
The Star Online: Moving Towards Sustainability
UOB Malaysia foresees a surge in SMEs adopting sustainability practices in 2024, fuelled by green finance initiatives. Learn how programs like UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Accelerator support this transition and navigate challenges.
UOB FinLab to help 5,000 Vietnam SMEs ramp up digital transformation
UOB FinLab was launched in Vietnam in June this year, with the aim of fostering a network of more than 21,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across South-east Asia.
UOB Malaysia launches Sustainability Accelerator Programme to boost SMEs’ transition to low carbon economy
UOB Malaysia has launched its Jom Transform — Sustainability Accelerator Programme (JT-SAP) to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopt sustainable practices and transition to a low carbon economy.
UOB FinLab launches in Indonesia to digitalise and to grow local businesses
UOB Indonesia launched UOB FinLab, UOB’s flagship innovation accelerator to help local businesses grow and transform digitally, on 19 September 2023.
UOB Thailand launches the Sustainability Innovation Programme to catalyse the transformation of SMEs in the tourism sector into sustainable businesses
UOB Thailand launches the Sustainability Innovation Programme to aid small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector to become sustainable and green businesses by incorporating cutting-edge digital tools and eco-friendly technology crucial to succeed in sustainable tourism.
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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