Singapore worker says he regrets leaving his job in SME after experiencing MNC's stricter work rules

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean worker has regretted leaving his job at a small and medium-sized enterprise after realizing that working for a multinational corporation has only brought him overwhelming stress. For instance, he noted that in SME, he could arrive up to half an hour late without facing any issues as long as his work was completed. There were no repercussions for occasional lateness…. Source link

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BigLedger Gets MDEC PEPPOL Service Provider Accreditation

BigLedger Sdn Bhd (BigLedger) has been fully accredited by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) as a Pan-European Public Procurement On-Line (PEPPOL) Service Provider. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo presented the certificate to BigLedger CEO Vincent Lee Hong Fay at the National E-Invoicing Open Day held recently in Kuala Lumpur, with the occasion being witnessed by LHDNM Deputy… Source link

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Mouser to Participate in EMAX 2024 at Penang, Business News

PENANG, Malaysia, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is pleased to announce its participation in the Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX) 2024, along with its valued… Source link

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FPT Opens New Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–BUSINESS WIRE– Global IT Corporation FPT recently cut ribbons on its second office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new office is expected to address the heightened demand for digital technologies and solutions, as well as enhance FPT’s delivery and consulting capabilities on regional and global scales. This press release features multimedia. View the full release… Source link

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Food & Hospitality Malaysia Borneo Edition and Sabah Hospitality Fiesta Join Forces to Drive Culinary and Hospitality Excellence

Bringing Diverse Solutions and Cultivating Top Talent KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Food & Hospitality Malaysia Borneo Edition 2024 (FHMB 2024) is brewing a transformative experience for Sabah’s food and hospitality scene. The premier trade event is sizzling with excitement as it announces its inaugural co-location with the prestigious 24th Sabah Hospitality Fiesta… Source link

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An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store. Despite global uncertainties, Singapore ranks among the most competitive economies in the world. GDP growth for Singapore in 2024 is projected to be in the range of 1-3 percent…. Source link

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NVPC names about 300 organisations as Companies of Good in 2024

THE National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) recognised 290 organisations as Companies of Good at this year’s conferment ceremony on Thursday (Jul 18).  The event took place at Raffles City Convention Centre with Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat as the guest of honour. Tony Soh, chief executive of NVPC, said: “Since the inception of the Company of Good programme eight years… Source link

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SC Issues Guidance for Financial Influencers – SME & Entrepreneurship Magazine

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has updated the Guidance Note on the Provision of Investment Advice (Guidance Note). This is to address the growing popularity of financial influencers promoting capital market products and services on social media, as well as to create greater public awareness. The update clarifies the SC’s regulatory expectation on the… Source link

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The world’s best bank for SMEs: UOB

Some regional banks stand out globally. The world’s best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises this year, Singapore’s UOB, is one such bank. It provides its primarily southeast Asian clients with a quality of service that would be well-received by small and medium-sized enterprises in any market worldwide. To be clear, UOB is an international commercial bank with a presence… Source link

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2Q GDP estimated to grow at 5.3% — AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR (July 18): AmBank Group has projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q 2024) to register a growth of 5.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) amid sustained domestic demand and better exports. In a note Thursday, the bank said its latest forecast is based on the gradual improvements in the external sector, better distributive trade sales growth,… Source link

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