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3 in 4 young Singaporeans feel under-compensated

This sentiment is shared by older employees, as well.

3 in 4 young Singaporeans feel under-compensated

This sentiment is shared by older employees, as well.

Singapore banks’ asset quality to be hit by prolonged Ukraine invasion

Risks related to Russian energy exposure remain the biggest issue for global markets.

Bad working conditions? Only 5 in 10 will stay with their employers in 2022

SG’s employee retention rate was the lowest in APAC at 53%.

Which industries paid higher salaries in 2021?

Almost 50% of SG jobs show pay growth, JobStreet reported.

How will the 2022 budget benefit Singapore's position as Asia's carbon trading hub?

The $45/ton CO2e carbon tax rate will be above the current global median.

What do the Big Four have to say about the Singapore Budget 2022?

Businesses were urged to plan ahead as GST rate hike gets delayed.

Singapore Budget 2022: GST hike delayed, carbon tax raised

Singapore's national budget will be delivered by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong today. 

Property sale market's price index jumps 5.07% QoQ in Q1

HDB flats increased faster in their price index compared to other property types.

CBD Grade A rents lead charge in office market

The 0.5% QoQ increase in Q4 2021 reflected the market's resilience.

Unemployed? Here are the sectors with the highest job vacancies

Overall demand for jobs rose by 93% in January 2022, based on job portal Indeed.

The three best companies to invest in this 2022: RHB

RHB used five criteria, including ESG score, in selecting the companies.

LEGAL BRIEFING: Will the energy bill dim out competition in SG’s electricity generation market?

Under the bill, the Singapore regulator will be allowed to be a market player.

Budget 2022 unlikely to deviate from last year: OCBC

The total expenditure in 2021 was estimated at $102.3b or 20.2% of GDP.

Commercial real estate acitivty soars 177% to $12.09b in 2021

The sale of One George Street drove the market turnaround.

30 STI stocks attract $550m net institutional inflow

The banks brought in the strongest inflows at ~45%.

Singapore primed to be the new hotspot for SPAC IPOs

SPACS accounted for over 75% of total SGX listings.

Tripartite partners advise employers on high workforce absences

The advisory aimed to guide employers about potential high workforce absences.