AI adoption: pain points, payoffs and where to start

In this episode of Ask PwC Singapore, Claressa Monteiro sits down with Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, Dr Ng Chin Siau, founder and CEO of Q & M Dental Group, and Kwek So Cheer, partner for Digital Solutions at PwC Singapore, to t…

How solid, connected financial tech helps SMEs turn into truly global players

The global business landscape is borderless, yet full of financial friction. How are high-growth, multi-entity SMEs navigating shifting supply chains, cross-border payments, and complex compliance without the deep pockets of MNCs? Why does resilience trump efficiency? How can you unlock a "hidden …

The cost of conflict: Asia’s energy risk

The fog of war is settling over global boardrooms. Iran's crisis tightens the Straits of Hormuz, spiking oil prices and threatening stagflation across Asia. Join Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and Moody's Sim Hui Ting to navigate the immediate volatility, t…

Building for scale in South-east Asia’s new economy

Scaling a high-growth company internationally brings formidable challenges: global payroll, FX risk, and treasury management. How do you maintain agility across borders? Howie Lim speaks to HSBC Innovation Banking's Neil Falconer to uncover the three pillars which are essential for managing frictio…

AI ready: How Singapore SMEs are turning anxiety into advantage

The AI future is here, but for many SMEs, adoption feels overwhelming. Discover how UOB FinLab's 'AI Ready' programme transformed this anxiety into competitive advantage for second-generation businesses. Hear how to turn operational bottlenecks—from repetitive tasks to client generation—into practi…

Thailand’s next test: Stability is not enough

What should investors watch for in Thailand’s critical shift, as it moves beyond political stability to deep structural reform? From streamlining regulations and addressing household debt to diversifying agriculture and accelerating new high-value industries like EVs and biotech, Simon Tay speaks t…

How Asia’s born-global SMEs are scaling through volatility

How do high-growth, born-global SMEs tackle cross-border complexity, multi-entity management, and the trust gap in payments? Howie Lim talks to Payoneer's Nagesh Devata about why Singapore is the ultimate launchpad, the power of looking local globally, and the unified strategy needed to scale with …

The new geography of growth: Trading beyond the giants

In a 'minus-two' world of US-China dominance, how does your business find opportunity? Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) and ANZ's Khoon Goh unpack diversification strategies, the promise of 'middle powers' like India and Australia, and the untapped pote…

Beyond the dollar: Rethinking the US-heavy portfolio

The US-centric portfolio is out. The multipolar world is in. But how do you navigate the shift? What are actionable diversification strategies, from overlooked European value to high-grade Emerging Market (EM) debt and non-US innovation hubs? Barclays Private Bank’s Ken Sze dissects the compelling …

Buy, build, or both? Rethinking growth in a tougher market

Corporate growth used to be straightforward. Now it’s a strategic balancing act. In this episode of Ask PwC Singapore, Claressa Monteiro speaks with Richard Eu, Satoshi Yoshida and Ling Tok Hong about how Eu Yan Sang is navigating ownership change, digital transformation and expansion — while pres…