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Workstations rates up 15% YoY in Q1: report

The Instant Group said the desks in Orchard Area went up 17%.

Workstations rates up 15% YoY in Q1: report

The Instant Group said the desks in Orchard Area went up 17%.

9 out of 10 biz leaders want decarbonisation progress tied with executive pay 

CEOs, COOs, and CSOs usually lead a firm’s decarbonisation strategy. 

NODX decline likely to continue for a few more months

Experts predict that NODX will contract by -5.5% to -9% in 2023.

Almost half of Singaporeans consumers are becoming more 'bargain conscious

Some retailers, however, view offering year-round discounts as a threat to business growth.

7 in 10 professionals prioritise building up skills over degrees

They also believe upskilling has become more important than ever.

5 in 10 employees say AI is the most in-demand digital skill

However, only 15% of them possess expertise in AI.

Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike

Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.

1 in 3 Singaporeans  plan to invest more amidst rising inflation

Inflation is the biggest financial concern of Singaporeans.

What are 3 key motivators for SG firms to expand overseas?

A UOB report showed that 50% of SG-based companies are interested in overseas expansion.

Only 3 in 10 Singaporeans are ‘very comfortable' with women in leadership 

Singaporeans say women can only lead better in areas like fashion and beauty.

Singapore highest globally for total stamp duty on foreigners

The market recently put a 100% increase in the ABSD rate for foreigners.

Why 'shrinkflation' is dangerous for F&B operators 

Inflation is expected to remain high at 4.6% in Singapore.

Number of searches on jobs linked to AI jumped by 148.6%

The most significant growth in job postings has been for research fellows.

Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut

CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.

ABSD rate hike: The winners and the losers

Singapore increased the ABSD for all residential statuses by 3% to 30%.