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"DBS understands that our Singapore business expansion isn't just about our food; it's about financing our appetite for overseas expansion." - Mr Ang

DBS BusinessClass Electronics Disrupt 2018 gave SMEs an inside look at the key trends impacting their businesses.

As social, mobile and cloud technologies become more prevalent, these words are thrown around a lot, but are these processes valuable only for big businesses or can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefit as well?

Technology has pretty much become an essential that we cannot live without – and it’s becoming so pervasive that it’s even breaking into the fashion industry.

Creating a seamless shopping experience for today’s consumers.

The DBS BusinessClass ‘Apparel Disrupt’ event brought a new perspective to the textile and garments industry.

Social enterprises from the region attended a master class organised by the SME Academy to learn the finer points of running a business.

Advanced robotics will transform the way clothes are made, making the process cheaper and faster.

Consumers are looking for more ways to express their individuality. Enter customised fashion.

More textiles and apparels businesses are using technology to connect all parts of their supply chains for better decision-making.

The smart clothing market is set to grow as consumers look forward to revolutionary products.

3D printing technology is slowly by surely entering the apparels sector.

API-driven integration enables SMEs to get up-to-date view of their financial data, without manual reconciliation of banking transactions

DBS event addresses key trends in food and beverage sector

Business owners looking to get schooled in the ways of entrepreneurship can start off with SME Academy's classes.

The founders of specialty coffee beans e-tailer implemented a digital solution to help manage their finances better.

Fancy eating food prepared by a robot? That future is right around the corner.

The scheme has connected SMEs with start-ups that are designing solutions ranging from low-cost enterprise resource planning systems to customised online sales platforms.

After two years of searching, clothing brand Chateau de Sable found a solution to their inventory woes through DBS Techmatch.

Being able to track inventory in a more efficient manner leads to better company performance and more satisfied customers.

Social Enterprise Matcha5 is looking to implement a low-cost ERP system from start-up BiTS to consolidate their fragmented systems on one common platform.

E&I Food Concepts needed a fuss-free HR system that could accommodate their rapid expansion and found it in start-up Talenox's cloud-based solution.

This tech start-up takes the hassle and cost out of taking your F&B business online

FoodRazor is a platform that helps you manage your purchase orders and invoices efficiently, providing real-time data to help your business grow.

Stacck is a productivity tool for F&B operators that leads to increased efficiency

iCHEF allows your business to run easily and smoothly, with an all-encompassing operating system

Given the rate at which technology is accelerating in today's world, it is not surprising for IT professionals to constantly cultivate their skills.

Sustainable logistics is being adopted at companies across all sectors, from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage.

Cloud-based transportation management systems are leveling the playing field between large and small shipping companies.

In a few years, driverless trucks could make roads safer, the air cleaner and deliveries cheaper.

The explosive growth of ecommerce is pushing logistics players to invest in highly automated warehousing solutions.

From smart lockers to deliveries to your cars, logistics players are coming up with innovative solutions to challenge of "last-mile" delivery.

They have been popping up across a variety of sectors and it is only a matter of time before drones become a reality for retail deliveries

Entrepreneurship has become a global trend and is frequently seen as the solution to drive and transform economies, and create new technologies and job opportunities around the world.

From facial recognition mirrors to real-time business intelligence reports, the future of the physical retail outlet is here.

Augmented reality technology is poised to transform the way people shop.

A slew of new players in the logistics space are changing the game for e-commerce retailers.

How DBS Is Fronting And Doubling Down On The Push For Entrepreneurship In Singapore

While the Asian tech start-up scene has grown quickly in recent years, it still trails Silicon Valley by some way, says global industry players.

Technology in recent years has radically changed the way commercial banking is conducted.

Despite the rapid growth of ecommerce, the physical shopping experience is still key for consumers.

Shoppers are getting more discerning – and fickle. The challenge for retailers is to offer an unforgettable customer experience, online and in real life.

Faced with the triple whammy of labour shortages, rising manpower costs and restrictions on hiring additional foreign labour, the retail industry is fighting back.

Your online sales conversion rate could be what’s stopping you from becoming the next big thing in retail.

Beleaguered retailers are looking to grow their online presence even as they squeeze more from their physical stores to counter unforgiving rental rates.

More advanced tools are emerging to help smaller retailers better manage their inventory and optimise supply chains.

Bright ideas and bold visions filled the air at the first-ever LaunchPad Unveiled at JTC LaunchPad @One North.

DBS launches service amidst start-up co-working space to provide them with instant connectivity to a Relationship Manager.

Consumer? F&B business owner? With the advent of mobile apps, you will be able to sate your appetite with a few taps and swipes.

Robotic servers, drone waiters, smart cookers and food scanners? The future of food is tech, and it could well be already here.

As lab grown meat inches closer to commercial viability, F&B players will soon have to ponder the implications.

People often think of selling their businesses when they hit the rocks, but is that really a wise move? We talk F&B buy and sell.

Bold visions, big ideas and brilliant lessons from an extraordinary two days at InnovFest unBound.

Food trucks and wine subscriptions are some of the new entrants that are revolutionizing F&B in Singapore.

Find out how entrepreneur Fong Chee Chong, owner of Char-Grill Bar, took his chain to the next level through a radical solution.

Short-term home rental services like Airbnb, Roomorama and TravelMob are bringing the sharing economy model to Singapore.

How do established taxi companies like Comfort Delgro fare against a deluge of new taxi-booking startups like GrabTaxi?

Planning and executing a crowdfunding campaign? Here are 5 simple tips to keep in mind for a successful crowdfunding run.

Crowdfunding is a platform that gives individuals the chance to raise funds for their projects or new business ventures from the general public. Learn the basics here.

What're the three key consensus among everyone when it comes to crowdfunding? Hint: All three have something to do with Asia.

What went down during the "Asia: The Next Crowdfunding Epicentre" conference organised by FundedByMe?

That disruptive idea needs to go to market! But where can you start? Here's where.