In Focus

What hinders Singapore companies from entering the metaverse? 

Two in three companies say they are still unprepared to do so.

What hinders Singapore companies from entering the metaverse? 

Two in three companies say they are still unprepared to do so.

On hold? About 5 in 10 Singaporeans complain about unresolved customer service issues

Organisations risk more than 5% of their sales with poor customer service.

Economic growth to slow down in 2023

UOB expects full-year GDP to grow by only 0.7%.

When will the manufacturing recession end?

February marked the fifth consecutive month of decline in industrial production. 

E-commerce adoption growing amongst the silver generation: survey

Seven in 10 seniors have integrated e-commerce into their daily routine.

Only 1 in 10 companies in Singapore are prepared to address cybersecurity risks

Cybersecurity issues have cost organisations at least US$500,000.

Youths reveal 3 areas where they want the government to invest in

Over half of Gen Z are willing to accept short-term economic limitations for these investments.

Overseas expansion rises in SMEs' priority list

Six in 10 said overseas expansion is their key priority for the year.

SG likely to see ‘worst export performance’ since 2019 

Experts expect full-year NODX to drop by 4% to 7% in 2023.

What are the best jobs in Singapore?

Indeed’s Global Best Jobs ranks jobs based on demand, salary, and hybrid work arrangements.

8 in 10 consumers are rethinking spending

Four industries will be most affected by this change.

3 factors weighing on credit appetite in Singapore

Systemwide gross loans for commercial banks have declined for three consecutive months.

‘Strong’ hiring market expected in Q2

More than 40% of employers in Singapore plan to increase their headcount. 

Nearly 9 in 10 S’pore CEOs say global economic growth will decline over the next year

CEOs in S’pore are more pessimistic compared to their global counterparts.

For better or for worse? Economist unveil predictions for SG’s economy 

They expect full-year inflation to come in between 3.5% and 5.9%.