Category: SME
Singapore — Airwallex has launched a refreshed version of its ‘Airwallex for Startups’ programme, designed to help founders position financial operations as a key driver of business growth. The initiative, which will begin in Singapore before expanding to other global markets, introduces three new pillars:...
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with TikTok to provide digital training for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the tourism sector, aiming to help local entrepreneurs expand their reach and promote their services online. The partnership was formalised through...
The platform also emphasises the importance of using legitimate job portals to reduce the risks of fraudulent applicants and ensure more secure hiring.
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has entered into a partnership with e-commerce platform Lazada Philippines to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in expanding their online market reach and improving competitiveness through digital tools. The collaboration...
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DHL Group Philippines aimed at enhancing the export readiness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The collaboration seeks to provide logistics advisory support and knowledge-sharing...
American Express has launched its ‘Shop Small’ movement for its sixth year to support local businesses in Singapore.
The event is part of the broader FAST (Forward Asia Strategic Transformation) movement, an ambitious initiative designed to help SMEs future-proof their operations amid a rapidly shifting economic landscape.
FAST noted that as environmental threats become increasingly urgent, from climate disruption to resource scarcity, the call for responsible and forward-thinking business practices has never been louder.
The FAST movement is built on the belief that ESG is not just for large corporations, and AI is not just about technology, it’s about transformation.
As part of its mission to empower SMEs, PUMM will continue to organise events across Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and other key states, covering a range of topics relevant to startups, innovators, and growth-stage entrepreneurs.
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