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More Singaporeans want a greener future but are doing more emissions-heavy activities

Amongst these activities include use of air conditioners, which rose 21% in 2022.

More Singaporeans want a greener future but are doing more emissions-heavy activities

Amongst these activities include use of air conditioners, which rose 21% in 2022.

What are the 5 transformative changes required to achieve net zero in 2050?

MAS Chief Ravi Menon said the world is still far from a net-zero emissions trajectory. 

More than half of Singaporeans aged 45-64 have yet to plan their retirement

Their inaction towards retirement could be due to the “lack of awareness,” says a study.

80% of Singaporean travellers prefer hotels that offer self-service technology

Travellers now want to minimize contact with staff and other guests.

Why Singaporeans are investing in money market fund amidst volatile markets

Investors are allocating 70% of their funds portfolio to money market funds.

41% of employees would rather be unemployed than be unhappy at their jobs

The sentiment was stronger in employees aged 25 to 34 than those aged 45 to 54.

Industrial prices to grow between 5%-7% in 2022 amidst growing demand

Macroeconomic uncertainties are pushing industrialists to diversify locations.

46% of Singaporeans want to spend their money the most on international travel

Singaporeans said they will likely spend $3,468 when visiting countries overseas.

SG must transform amidst shift in international economic conditions: PM Lee

To transform, Lee said Singapore should increase its productivity.

SG bumped off as top APAC market with greatest digital agility progress

Four in 10 organisations in SG are still lagging in digital agility.

7 in 10 employers mull hiring talent for sustainability roles in the next two years

Companies are also open to training current employees on sustainability.

Not letting women lead? Percentage of women holding C-suite roles to drop to 15.3% by 2030

This will make SG farther from its 30% threshold for the share of women in C-suite roles.

What will push employers to raise 2023 salaries

Employers in Singapore expect a 4% salary increase.