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The Women in Business 2026 report shows mid‑market firms sustaining DEI commitments, with gender diversity linked to sharper decision‑making, innovation, and growth, while warning parity may not be reached until 2051.

Global disruptions are reshaping the business landscape. In this article, we explore how small and mid-sized enterprises can navigate uncertainty, reposition strategically, and build resilience amid geopolitical, supply chain and digital pressures.

As businesses across the region continue to navigate an evolving tax and regulatory landscape, this guide has been developed to provide you with a clear, practical, and up-to-date overview of the key tax considerations across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

We have released the 2026 edition of our annual publication Navigating the Changes to IFRS, updated for the changes to IFRS Accounting Standards issued in 2025.

Explore a summary of the key highlights announced in the Singapore Budget 2026 revealed by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on 12 February 2026.

Explore a summary of the key highlights announced in the Singapore Budget 2026 revealed by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on 12 February 2026.

The Singapore Budget 2026 was announced by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on 12 February 2026. This hub will be where you can get key takeaways and potential impacts from our tax experts, empowering businesses and individuals to make informed decisions.

Explore the feedback we've provided to MOF, highlighting areas of opportunity and concern, and our recommendations for businesses, individuals and others for sustainable economic development.

In this article, we analyse the state of ESG readiness among Singapore companies, why the SMEs are critical to achieving national climate goals, and provide recommendations on how SMEs can get started with ESG to reach their sustainability goals.

IFRS 18 is the new financial statements presentation and disclosure standard and this will replace the existing IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements' standard that has been in use for many years.

IFRS Alerts covering the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Interpretations of Standards (IFRIC) or amendments to existing IFRS Standards published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, culture is far more than a ‘soft issue’ - it’s a potent strategic enabler or barrier to deal success. Culture fundamentally shapes how organisations operate, how leaders lead, and how people respond to change. Despite its critical importance, culture is often under-assessed and undervalued during the M&A process, leading to significant risks that can derail even the most promising deals.

In the third of our four-part series, we draw on proven frameworks and diagnostic tools like Hofstede’s Culture in the Workplace™ questionnaire, culture heatmaps, and pulse surveys, to track, measure, and course-correct cultural integration.

In the final part of our Culture in M&A series, we introduce a simplified culture assessment tool Hofstede Culture in the Workplace Questionnaire™ (Hofstede CWQ), which helps dealmakers and integration teams translate abstract culture into concrete, measurable insights.

In the second of our four-part series, we delve into the critical necessity of thoroughly assessing cultural compatibility from the early stages of the M&A lifecycle, commencing even before the deal’s finalisation.

Managing payroll in Singapore involves more than just issuing paychecks - it’s about ensuring compliance, maintaining accuracy, and adapting to regulatory changes. In this article, we sieve out 5 key criteria to consider when managing payroll in Singapore. By focusing on these five areas, you’ll be well-equipped to streamline your payroll processes and avoid costly mistakes.