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New bill likely to prolong fundraising, leadership change for firms critical to national security
Legal experts believe cybersecurity and AI entities are likely to be affected by the measure.
New bill likely to prolong fundraising, leadership change for firms critical to national security
Legal experts believe cybersecurity and AI entities are likely to be affected by the measure.
GoodGang Labs forges human-AI persona in avatar-based social platform
The startup plans to expand globally in 2025 after kick starting its platform in Korea and Japan.
Hong Kong draws on Singapore for modern, green port development
Smart logistics is an area of collaboration Hong Kong intends to push with Singapore.
Startup pushes preventive healthcare through digitalised longevity solutions
Mito Health CEO Kenneth Lou believes their personalised platform can address potential future health concerns and extend lifespan.
Silicon Box breaks bottleneck in chiplet packaging with sub-5-micron technology
The company’s technology reduces chiplet-based system packaging costs by up to 90%.
Budget 2024: 3 tax strategies to offset BEPS 2.0 effects
Should the directive be implemented, selected MNEs will be subject to a global minimum tax of 15%.
Self-storage firms stand out in the growing industry with added services and amenities
In Singapore, StorHub has introduced online booking for storage spaces of various sizes.
Singaporeans struggle with critical illness coverage despite reduction in protection gap
AIA SG’s chief marketing and proposition officer expects insurers to keep up with consumer demands better in 2024.
Singapore’s health data bill mandates regulated information sharing
To ensure data disclosure and sharing, the Ministry of Health can impose up to $1m in fines for non-compliance.
Airport co-working centre launched for business travellers
The pay-per-minute space at Changi Airport has close to 50 hot desking stations and nap pods, allowing travellers to ‘check-in’ at work.
Loyalty- and tech-driven strategies key to effective returns management
Experts vouch for third-party services to leverage the potential of return policies.
CEO Justin Quek steers OrangeTee to real estate centered around customers
A step toward this commitment is the launch of the consumer-centric event ‘Property Festival’ in 3Q24.
LAZADA LAYOFF LAPSE: Should companies notify unions about retrenchments?
The company reportedly let go of nearly 100 employees early January without notifying the allied workers union.
LIST: Condo launches homebuyers should look out for
One of six new developments in 2024 begins sales booking on 27 January.
Fr8Labs takes the lead in digitalising freight forwarding systems in Asia
Tech-driven Fr8Labs secures $1.9M (US1.5m) to streamline freight forwarding through digital solutions.
Singapore faces cost, investment hurdles in hydrogen push
Significant technological development will enable Singapore to generate 50% of its power from low-carbon hydrogen by 2050.
Why Tim Hortons bets on ‘third-place’ to be first in Singapore’s coffee market
The brand aims to offer unique and healthier choices for consumers.