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Optimism amongst local businesses falls in Q4
Outlook particularly deteriorated in the services and wholesale sectors.
Optimism amongst local businesses falls in Q4
Outlook particularly deteriorated in the services and wholesale sectors.
Looking for a job? 50% of employers are planning to hire in Q4
Jobs prospects are most abundant in the banking, finance, insurance, and real estate sectors.
Too burnt out? SG workers have the worst mental health in Southeast Asia
Only 57% of employees rated their mental health to be “good,” “very good,” or “excellent.”
AI to become a top investment area in the next three years: study
Currently, 38% of healthcare leaders are already investing heavily on AI.
66% of young Singaporeans prefer renting to buying a property
They cite a lack of savings as a reason for not purchasing.
Almost half of Singaporeans believe they won't be able to retire comfortably
About 84% of them are worried about finances post-retirement.
Why retail sales growth is slowing down
Retail sales growth moderated to 13.7% YoY in July from 14.8% YoY in June.
Stuck in a rut? Only 22% of Singaporeans get upskilling opportunities
Employees said they want to receive training on soft and technical skills.
Economists raise full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5% to 5.9%: survey
Their previous forecast was in the 4.5% to 4.9% range.
Crypto remains popular amongst Singaporeans post-crash: research
More than five in 10 have invested in crypto in the last two years.
Rising inflation tops concerns of Singaporean consumers
An Ipsos survey revealed that 38% of them are "very impacted" by price increases.
Green living: 77% of Singaporeans prefer to dwell in green buildings
They are even willing to pay more to live in environmentally-friendly spaces.
Manufacturing output headline growth rate could potentially stumble: analysts
The industry could suffer a technical recession.
What are the top 3 work benefits Singaporeans seek from employers?
Employees are likely to stay with their companies when their benefits package meets their needs.
More than 5 in 10 employees will quit their jobs if not given a pay raise by 2023
Some are already looking for higher-paying jobs.
Monetary policy tightening in October likely following record-high inflation in July
Experts expect the S$NEER slope to be raised to 2%.
More affordable housing awaits Singaporeans after Paya Lebar Air Base relocation: expert
About 150,000 new homes can be built in the area once the base is moved out.
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