#48 [ASEAN]🏙️ When Manila Comes to Singapore: Conversations Beyond Borders 【东盟聚焦】🏙️ 马尼拉在新加坡:跨国界的对话
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#48 [ASEAN]🏙️ When Manila Comes to Singapore: Conversations Beyond Borders 【东盟聚焦】🏙️ 马尼拉在新加坡:跨国界的对话

Caught up with seasoned business associates Manuel Arbues II and Sheryl Lee from Ayala Land, Inc., who brought with them more than just corporate decks — they brought a vision of the Philippines rising. 📊 5.4% GDP growth in Q1 2025 — steady and resilient, outpacing Q4 2024. 👷 75.8M working-age Filipinos, 96.2% employed, average…

#47 📊 [Consumer Intelligence | Market Strategy] Rethinking Consumer Priorities & Brand Agility in a Fragmenting FMCG Landscape
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#47 📊 [Consumer Intelligence | Market Strategy] Rethinking Consumer Priorities & Brand Agility in a Fragmenting FMCG Landscape

FMCG Landscape NIQ 与新加坡企业联合会:重新审视消费者优先事项与品牌灵活性,在快速变化的快消品市场中寻找破局之道 Did you know NIQ—formerly NielsenIQ and now merged with GfK—is over 102 years old, and coined the term “market share”? 您知道吗?NIQ(原 NielsenIQ,与 GfK 合并后重塑品牌)已有 102 年历史,是“市场份额”这一术语的首创者。 At this insightful session, we were given the full view of the Singapore market: 在本次深度会议中,我们全面洞察了新加坡消费市场的现况: 🔍 What’s happening 正在发生什么 📈 Why it’s happening 背后的原因是什么 💡…

#46 🚀 UOB AI Ready Programme: Empowering SMEs Across Southeast Asia for an AI-Powered Future #46 🚀 UOB AI Ready 计划:赋能东南亚中小企业,迈向人工智能驱动的未来
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#46 🚀 UOB AI Ready Programme: Empowering SMEs Across Southeast Asia for an AI-Powered Future #46 🚀 UOB AI Ready 计划:赋能东南亚中小企业,迈向人工智能驱动的未来

注意:华文刊文附加在英文文章的尾端。 On 8 July 2025, business leaders, innovators, and policymakers came together at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay for the UOB AI Ready Programme, reaffirming UOB’s commitment to uplifting SMEs through innovation, digitalisation, and sustainability — a legacy a decade strong. From spearheading women entrepreneurship mentorships in 2024 to leading SkillsFuture Queen Bee initiatives in 2025,…

#42🚨 SNEF Cybershield 2025 – Building a Resilient Business in an Age of Escalating Threats 🛡️
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#42🚨 SNEF Cybershield 2025 – Building a Resilient Business in an Age of Escalating Threats 🛡️

Co-organised by Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and Stone Cybersecurity In an era where digital transformation is accelerating, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it is a business survival imperative. 🔑 Dr. Stephen Yee (Assistant CEO, SNEF) opened with a firm reminder: > “Singapore may be small, but we are effective. Our…

#34💡 Innovate, Connect and Thrive 2025: AI, Digital Labour & Business Transformation #34💡创新,连接,突破 2025:人工智能, 数码人事与企业转型
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#34💡 Innovate, Connect and Thrive 2025: AI, Digital Labour & Business Transformation #34💡创新,连接,突破 2025:人工智能, 数码人事与企业转型

Organised by Nanyang Polytechnic and Mediacorp | Supported by IMDA 由南洋理工学院与新传媒联合主办,资讯通信媒体发展局支持 📍 Singapore 新加坡 | 🎤 Guest of Honour 主宾: Mike Chan, COO, Microsoft ASEAN 微软东南亚首席运营官 🤝 A Personal Conversation on Growth and Communication 🗣️ 一段关于成长与沟通的深刻对话 One of the most enriching moments of the event was a heartfelt conversation I had with Mike Chan and…

#33 Authenticity, Character, and Professionalism in a Sector Built on Human Experience 👔 #33 真實、品格與專業:一個建立在人際互動經驗上的行業所不可或缺的核心價值
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#33 Authenticity, Character, and Professionalism in a Sector Built on Human Experience 👔 #33 真實、品格與專業:一個建立在人際互動經驗上的行業所不可或缺的核心價值

In the world of events management — especially within the technology and leadership space — authenticity and professionalism are not just nice-to-haves. They are the very foundation of trust, especially when the audience includes C-level decision makers. 在事件管理領域中,尤其是把技術與領導座位結合的現代推動程序裏,真實與專業不是可有可無。而是建立信任的核心基礎,特別是對訊的層級是 C 級行政的報名者。 Today, I had an unfortunate and telling experience at CIO Day Singapore 2025, organised by…

#32 Grateful for a meaningful evening at the RLC Residences Exclusive Property Preview in Singapore! 🌏🏡 #32 感恩出席RLC Residences在新加坡举办的尊享房产预览会,度过了一个充实又温馨的夜晚!
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#32 Grateful for a meaningful evening at the RLC Residences Exclusive Property Preview in Singapore! 🌏🏡 #32 感恩出席RLC Residences在新加坡举办的尊享房产预览会,度过了一个充实又温馨的夜晚!

🌏🏡 Grateful for a meaningful evening at the RLC Residences Exclusive Property Preview in Singapore! 📊 It was a pleasure catching up with my Filipino friends while being accompanied by fellow Singaporeans. The highlight of the evening was hearing from Dr. Jonathan Petalver, a seasoned business consultant and leadership coach, who shared powerful insights on…

✈️ First-hand Observations of Metro Manila: Market Insight Beyond the Headlines ✈️ 马尼拉大都会实地考察:超越媒体发展的市场观察
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✈️ First-hand Observations of Metro Manila: Market Insight Beyond the Headlines ✈️ 马尼拉大都会实地考察:超越媒体发展的市场观察

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s tempting to rely on headlines, social feeds, and second-hand reports to form our views about foreign markets. However, the reality on the ground often tells a different story—one that only reveals itself when we show up, observe, and engage with open minds and humble hearts. 在这个高度互联的时代,我们往往依赖头条新闻、社交媒体和二手资讯来了解外国市场。但实地考察,常带来完全不同的观点,只有亲自跑一跑,观一观,聊一聊,方能真正了解真相。 “百闻不如一见 (bǎi wén bù…

🚇 Leadership Matters More Than Tracks: When a 15-Minute MRT Ride Becomes an Hour of Confusion – Newsletter #27《地铁维修之上,更重要的是领导力:一小时的混乱》#27 领英刊文
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🚇 Leadership Matters More Than Tracks: When a 15-Minute MRT Ride Becomes an Hour of Confusion – Newsletter #27《地铁维修之上,更重要的是领导力:一小时的混乱》#27 领英刊文

In Singapore, we pride ourselves on efficient transport. But beneath the surface of punctuality and planning lies a disconnect that only reveals itself when things go wrong. My recent experience with my family of four during a train fault between Yishun and Sembawang exposed a harsh truth: maintenance alone isn’t enough—leadership that prioritizes commuters is…

Charity or Circular Trap? A Ground-Truth Encounter from the HDB Heartland📬 LinkedIn Newsletter #26 📬 慈善还是循环坑?来自HDB店铺的环境实地实证 #26 领英刊文
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Charity or Circular Trap? A Ground-Truth Encounter from the HDB Heartland📬 LinkedIn Newsletter #26 📬 慈善还是循环坑?来自HDB店铺的环境实地实证 #26 领英刊文

By Mar Vin, Foo 胡马宾 | Top Voice in Corporate Sustainability 作者:Mar Vin, Foo 胡马宾|领英顶尖声音 – 商务可持续发展 Recently, a small business owner running his operations from a humble HDB retail outlet wrote to me, concerned about a rather unusual experience. He was approached by individuals claiming to represent a registered charity called IMPART.SG. They encouraged…