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Under a microscope: Foreigners and firms face tougher scrutiny under new EP application policy
Applicants will now need to pass a points-based evaluation and meet a higher qualifying salary.
Under a microscope: Foreigners and firms face tougher scrutiny under new EP application policy
Applicants will now need to pass a points-based evaluation and meet a higher qualifying salary.
4 cooling solutions Singapore should adopt for its green transition
Cooling emissions will likely increase by nearly 40% by 2030.
More funds from IPOs seen in H2 as firms face economic woes: Deloitte
Nine IPOs posted $572m in proceeds, raising the total IPO market to $790m.
IPO market marks its busiest half-year in five years
New IPOs in SG increased from three in H1 2021 to 10 in H1 2022.
55% of Singaporeans say gov't is not doing enough to handle rising prices
Inflation is amongst the top concerns of Singaporeans today.
How do adults plan to improve their financial standing
Nearly seven in 10 will cut inessential expenses, such as dining out.
Singapore backs Revised Kyoto Convention to standardise int'l trades
It is the flagship convention on the Customs process and trade facilitation.
Cautious Northeast Asia travel rules ground Singapore aviation sector
China, Japan, and Taiwan still have strict health policies.
Two-thirds of employees prefer flexibility over a 4-day work week
Employees fear that a shortened work week would lead to longer working hours.
Consumers expect inflation to continue for another full year
More than a third of Singaporeans expect price hikes to continue past 12 months.
What work-life balance? 78% of Singaporeans feel burnt out
Employees say they have “too much work.”
Rising fuel costs amongst top reasons for EV adoption
Silent rides and better acceleration are also top considerations of EV owners.
Singapore’s $35b green bond sale lifts sustainable financing capabilities
The taxonomy initiative will reduce the cases of greenwashing.
Why 68% of Singaporeans would not pursue skilled trades
Singaporeans, however, still believe skilled trades provide a lot of opportunities.
51% of employers want to bring back full-time in-person work
Employees, however, want a remote or hybrid work setup.
Here are the top sustainable shopping practices observed by Singaporeans
Consumers are doing more than just paying a premium for sustainable goods.
Organisations pay over $1m in ransom for ransomware attacks: study
Of those who paid, 56% were attacked for the second time.