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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.
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.
In the Hot Seat: Rachel Lim, Co-Founder of Love, Bonito
When it comes to running a business, many business owners may view the adoption of new technologies as a daunting initiative.
How Ecosystem Cooperation Keeps The Digitalisation Momentum Going
The Smart Business Transformation Programme (SBTP) matches SMEs with providers, enabling mutual growth for both SMEs and solution providers.
Success Story: SME Case Double Goose – Beyond The Crisis with Digital & Expert Partners
Khunakorn Dhanasarnsombat, Managing Director of Thailand Knitting Factory Company Limited, a third-generation owner who continues the white T-shirt business favoured by every generation of Thais.
Digitalisation Powers Thai SME’s Big Dreams
Thai SME Vachamon is one of the biggest importers and distributors of premium-grade fruits in Thailand, but they had bigger ambitions still.
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