Balancing Transparency and Business Flexibility

SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon outlines why mandatory early disclosure of retrenchments may have unintended consequences, including limiting employers’ ability to respond to changing conditions and potentially making job losses harder to avoid. He highlights the importance of preserving labour market flexibility while ensuring fair treatment of workers—an approach SBF continues to advocate for in policy discussions.

Recognising AI-Driven SMEs

The inaugural SME AI Impact Awards, jointly organised by IMDA and SBF, recognise SMEs achieving real, measurable business outcomes through AI adoption. Winners gain a Trustmark that boosts credibility and competitive edge. SBF is supporting outreach and nominations across its network to encourage wider participation. If your business has successfully implemented AI, don’t miss this opportunity to be recognised.

Join the Green 100 Movement

The Green 100 Movement, launched by the Council for a Competitive Climate Transition (co-chaired by SBF), helps SMEs kickstart sustainability and unlock new growth opportunities. Through a simple, no-cost pathway, businesses can begin basic sustainability reporting, gain a Green 100 badge, and access green procurement and financing opportunities. SBF also supports participating SMEs with training and advisory to accelerate their transition.

Singapore-Tanzania: New Business Pathways

You may know Tanzania for tanzanite, a gemstone unique to the region. But did you also know it is a fast-growing market with rising opportunities in sectors like agri-business, logistics and infrastructure? At the Singapore–Tanzania business forum, co-organised by SBF, a delegation of Singapore companies explored partnerships to drive growth and job creation—highlighting Africa’s potential for Singapore businesses.

From Manual Processes to Smarter Operations

Automation is becoming a practical way for logistics firms to stay resilient amid rising costs, manpower constraints and supply chain disruptions. Through SBF’s Technology Implementation Advisory Services (TIAS) - AI and Automation, businesses can receive support to identify practical digital solutions, assess suitable vendors, and move towards implementation with greater confidence. For transport and logistics firms, this could include workflow automation, warehouse optimisation, inventory management and customer enquiry handling.

Business Mission & Singapore Pavilion at The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC): 17 to 20 July 2026

Calling Singapore AI, SaaS, deep tech, and smart systems companies exploring China’s AI ecosystem. Join SGTech’s Business Mission & Singapore Pavilion at WAIC 2026, one of the world’s leading AI conferences. Showcase under the Singapore Pavilion network with potential partners, buyers, and investors. Eligible Singapore companies may enjoy subsidised programme fees through EnterpriseSG’s grant support (Terms & Conditions apply).

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