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Demystifying Sustainability Reporting for SMEs
Sustainability reporting isn’t just compliance, it’s a growth strategy. It builds trust, wins bigger customers, and drives efficiency. The UOB FinLab helps SMEs start small and scale through its community and programmes, including the SME Elevate Programme and the Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP).
Greentech Accelerator Thailand Pilots Showcase
The GreenTech Accelerator Thailand drives sustainability through pilots in energy, waste, agriculture, and building maintenance—delivering cost savings, improved recycling, reduced resource use, and AI-driven efficiency for measurable environmental impact.
From Talk to Action: Turning Sustainability into Measurable Business Outcomes
UOB FinLab helps SMEs turn sustainability intent into measurable outcomes — from cost savings to emissions reduction — by bridging the gap between awareness and action.
Intentional Digitalisation: The Importance of Balancing Speed with Strategy
Digitalisation works best when guided by strategy. SMEs that align tech with business goals see real impact. UOB FinLab helps SMEs digitalise with purpose — through expert programmes, peer support, and sustainable solutions.
Greentech Accelerator Malaysia Pilots: Real Impact for SMEs
UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator is helping Malaysian SMEs take the first step toward sustainability. Intlife’s AI energy system cut HCK Capital’s electricity use by 26.87%, while IvisTech boosted Great Cosmo’s output and reduced waste through smart factory tools—proving that innovation drives measurable ESG results.
Digital Transformation Starts with Leadership
Singapore’s SMEs are rapidly digitalising, but true transformation depends on leadership. Technology delivers impact only when aligned with clear processes and a prepared workforce. The next phase of SME growth will be driven by leaders who integrate digital tools purposefully, invest in people, and leverage industry networks to scale.
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。
Brothers build on family’s waste management legacy with AI-powered tech
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.
Across digital gaps and borders, UOB’s FinLab helps businesses build bridges
For over a decade, UOB FinLab, the innovation accelerator has guided South-east Asia’s SMEs through transitions.
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.
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