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Thinking of taking your food business overseas? Get export-ready before you make your move. |
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Expanding into overseas markets takes far more than finding buyers. Overlooking complex labelling rules, customs documentation, or Free Trade Agreement eligibility can lead to expensive delays and missed opportunities. Co-developed by SBF's Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment (CFOTI) and Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA) with practical insights from food manufacturers and industry experts, this guide breaks down the key steps to prepare your products, assess market requirements and evaluate commercial viability. |
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Critical PHP vulnerabilities: Is your business at risk?
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)’s SingCERT has issued a critical advisory regarding severe PHP vulnerabilities that leave business systems exposed. Attackers can remotely execute malicious code without authentication, putting your data and operations at risk.
Need support? Contact the Cyber Incident Helpline (6890 9555 | www.cyberresilience.sg) |
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Are you future ready? Start by knowing where you stand.
Why do some businesses move ahead while others stand still? Our latest article in The Business Times points to a clear starting point: understanding where you actually stand, and what to prioritise first. That is what the Future Ready Business (FRB) platform is built for. Now open to businesses of all sizes, it brings together five products to help you assess your position, uncover new opportunities and shape your path forward. |
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Put AI to work for your business
Grow Smarter. Finance Better. Put AI to Work.
Running a business means making every dollar, decision and opportunity count. Join the Centre for Enterprise Financing Advisory (CEFA), Funding Societies and SME Centre@SICCI for practical insights on using AI for better business outcomes, financing your next stage of growth, strengthening financial management and boosting visibility through Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). Walk away with ideas you can put to work in your business. Ready to take your business further? Register today! |
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Singapore and India: A partnership with room to grow
Singapore’s Indian business leaders gathered at the inaugural tabla! Leadership Exchange Series to explore strengthening bilateral trade and navigating India’s complex, state-specific regulations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang highlighted efforts to lower trade barriers and expand market access. SBF’s Singapore Enterprise Centre in Bengaluru also offers practical support, aiming to engage over 470 companies through business missions, roundtables and more.
Interested in exploring opportunities in India? Contact us at GlobalConnect@sbf.org.sg
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TURN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS TO BUSINESS VALUE |
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Cyber 101, is your business cyber-ready?
Join Cyber 101, a complimentary workshop by SBF, CSA and Evvo Labs, to discover practical ways to strengthen your cyber resilience. Learn about Cyber Essentials, CISO-as-a-Service, the Cyber Incident Helpline, and key insights from the Singapore Cybersecurity Health Report 2025. Put your learning into action with an interactive tabletop exercise based on real-world cyber incidents. |
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Taking your business across borders? AI can help you navigate the way.
Cross-border trade opens new markets, but it also brings complexity for SMEs, from understanding trade regulations to meeting customs requirements. Our latest story on CNA looks at how SBF’s Trade AI Advisor (TAIA) uses AI to help businesses find reliable information from trusted sources in seconds, enabling them to make informed trade decisions. Hear how organisations like DHL Express Singapore and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) are using TAIA in practice. |
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SOCIAL IMPACT THAT DRIVES BUSINESS |
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90% of businesses are prioritising Social Sustainability—Subscribe to get practical Social Impact strategies
In our Social Sustainability Study released in Q3 2025, 90% of businesses surveyed identified Social Sustainability as an important ESG area. Corporate volunteering was among the top initiatives businesses plan to implement in the coming months.
Would you like to know more about our research insights, find out how to start or scale your corporate volunteering or access our capability building programmes? Subscribe to our newsletter today! |
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From quantum curiosity to enterprise readiness
Quantum computing could reshape how businesses solve complex problems, but is your organisation ready to seize the opportunity? Join Enterprise Singapore and Quantinuum at SWITCH 2026 for an exclusive enterprise readiness workshop. Hear from experts, explore real-world applications and gain practical insights to assess quantum computing’s potential for your business. Register now to prepare your business for the quantum era. |
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Survey extended: Have your say on AI and business payments
AI tools that could make or manage payments for businesses are already being built. The question is what safeguards businesses would want before trusting them. We’re extending our survey to 30 October so more businesses that make or receive payments across borders can share their views. It takes under 10 minutes, needs no knowledge of AI, and responses are anonymous. |
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