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Daily Briefing: Retrenchments in Singapore declined in Q4 2020; GIC picks 47% in Altium

And Storms to expand to Indonesia, Africa with Series A financing.

Daily Briefing: Retrenchments in Singapore declined in Q4 2020; GIC picks 47% in Altium

And Storms to expand to Indonesia, Africa with Series A financing.

Singaporeans less willing to work abroad: Jobstreet

Only 44% of Singaporeans are willing to work abroad.

Asian leg of INSEAD'S management programme starts in Singapore

Since its launch, 70% of the programme’s classes were held face-to-face.

Singapore job market sees recovery: report

Job listings across all categories have surged by 19.2%.

SMU launches new major to support digital transformation

The graduates will know how to apply digital technologies to business functions.

Singaporean retirement readiness plummets amidst pandemic: study

Over seven in 10 are taking prompt actions for their financial future.

Fidelity International launches returner programme in APAC

Returners will get a professionally paid placement of six months.

Exabytes launches initiative for women entrepreneurs

Women comprise just 26% of business owners in Singapore.

Nationality bias tops reasons for work pass privilege suspension

Other top reasons for discrimination are marital status, race, and family responsibilities.

NUS, NTU amongst top 15 in QS world ranking

The two universities also ranked the highest in Asia.

Singapore named 8th most attractive destination for global talent: Boston Consulting Group

The Lion City is Southeast Asia’s most favoured destination for remote work.

NTU ranks 1st in materials science subject worldwide

It has overtaken Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s previous spot.

Work eligibility for dependant's pass holders cut

Dependant's pass holders must apply for work passes by May 2021.

Women have fewer work opportunities than men: survey

Six in 10 women say gender plays a role in terms of promotion and pay.

35% of Singapore firms saw salary freezes in 2020: survey

One in four firms offered no increases in the past months.

Singaporeans struggle to upskill amidst pandemic: survey

Workers aged 18 – 24 reportedly struggle the most.