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[Singapore] Westin Returns, Sets Up In Central Business District

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It’s been over a decade since Westin left Singapore’s shores; the hotel chain sold off its two properties – The Westin Stamford and The Westin Plaza – to Swissôtel and Raffles Hotel in 2002, after the brand’s own acquisition by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 1998.

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Smartphones – The Crucial Thread In The Fashion Retail Marketing Mix?

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With the proliferation of blog shops and rise of online shopping in Singapore – and in Asia – the casual observer might be forgiven for thinking the brick and mortar shops will go the way of the Dodo. These trends have implications for Singapore as they expand into the region and internationally. That’s not the case.

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[Event] [Singapore] Techventure 2011 To Introduce Techventure Asiasons Innovation Awards

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Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

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Enterprise Messaging Comes Of Age With sqoope

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Thanks to TalariaX, a home-grown Singapore IT solutions company, medium to large enterprises now have access to an “enterprise-class” mobile messaging tool specially catered to their needs. In addition, archiving key decisions made via messaging may be virtually impossible due to personal privacy issues. What then should companies do?

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5 Most Profitable Businesses To Start In Singapore

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Most investors from different parts of the world look at Singapore as a great location to open a business startup or open a foreign branch. If you are planning to start a business in Singapore, all you need to know is that it has a conducive business environment. Singapore is not left behind when it comes to embracing e-commerce.

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Of Compliance And Cybersecurity: Bolstering Business Credibility And Continuity

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This environment is more apparent in nations such as Singapore where there is extensive internet connectivity and the citizens are digitally knowledgeable. Recently, for instance, one of the three thrusts included in Singapore’s Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 is geared towards empowering the cyber-savvy population.

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How IE’s Market Readiness Grant Helps Singapore Businesses Expand Overseas

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For Singapore businesses wanting to grow, overseas expansion may even be a necessity considering the small size, population of this country. Any small and medium level enterprise that has its headquarters in Singapore is eligible for this Grant. The company should have an annual turnover of less than 100 million Singapore Dollars.

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