Almost half of Singapore’s SMEs plan to replace online meeting software in 2021
Published on 16/02/2021 by Sonia Navarrete
Despite 2020 being a challenging year for businesses, the Singapore Business Federation recently reported that many companies are confident about sustaining their business in 2021. The positive outlook stems from the fact that 8 in 10 businesses have accelerated their digital transformation by an average of 2 years, due to the pandemic. When it comes … Continue Reading
Digitalisation in Singapore – 76% of businesses are now operating virtually since COVID-19
Published on 26/01/2021 by Sonia Navarrete
Small and medium business in Singapore are embracing digital tools as a means to cope during the pandemic, but there is also a need for a long-term plan for business continuity. In Singapore, the coronavirus crisis has accelerated digitalisation and digital transformation in many aspects of our lives, from our lifestyle and hobbies to work. … Continue Reading
While Singapore has moved into Phase 3 of re-opening since 28 Dec 2020, workers are still awaiting updates on restrictions and guidelines to return to the office. But in the meantime, like many others worldwide, employers in Singapore will continue to embrace work from home (WFH) and hybrid work arrangements together with the appropriate digital … Continue Reading
Why a hybrid work model could be the answer for Singapore’s workforce
Published on 17/12/2020 by Sonia Navarrete
When Singapore’s circuit breaker took effect on April 7th, 2020, all non-essential businesses that could function with work-from-home operations were required to telecommute. However, many businesses that made up the Singapore workforce had changed the work model and begun working from home either partially or fully from the beginning of the year, when COVID-19 cases … Continue Reading
Retail in Singapore: One in five consumers make an online purchase every day
Published on 02/12/2020 by Anna Hammond
COVID-19 has disrupted economies around the world. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore’s GDP is expected to contract between 6% and 6.5% as a result. This could prompt additional measures from the government to lessen the damage in the incoming year. Retail in Singapore experienced a record-breaking drop in May during … Continue Reading
COVID-19 Driving More Online Shopping in Singapore
Published on 12/11/2020 by Anna Hammond
Months into the gradual relaxation of its safe distancing measures after completing the circuit breaker in June, Singapore still has limited permitted travel outside its borders and continued government recommendations to carry out business at home when possible. COVID-19 continues to drive more traffic to eCommerce shops. With some of the largest shopping days of … Continue Reading
