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Sustainability investments decline as Singapore CEOs focus on AI
About 6 in 10 CEOs have deprioritised sustainability since last year.
Sustainability investments decline as Singapore CEOs focus on AI
About 6 in 10 CEOs have deprioritised sustainability since last year.
Credit card dominance in Singapore to wane by 2027 with digital wallet rise
Digital wallets will dominate 50% of online transactions and credit card spending will fall to 32% in three years.
Anti-proliferation financing law mandates post-closure record-keeping for pawnbrokers, PSMDs
Failure to comply may result in a fine of up to $100,000 (US$74,000).
Healthcare sector sees renewed interest from corporate buyers
The healthcare industry recorded a deal value of US$1.13b (SG$1.53b) between January and April.
Experts caution on 2Q24 GDP growth after April manufacturing drop
Manufacturing output fell by 1.6% YoY in April.
SME employees demand more wellness facilities in workspaces
One-third of SME employees said their workplaces lack wellness amenities.
Customer service delays cost Singapore $1.24b in wages
An average Singaporean spends 16.1 hours on hold for service complaints.
Fintech start-up accelerates loan approval process for financial inclusion
Smile API CEO Jerome Eger is committed not just to speed, but secured access to employment data.
ION Orchard marks 15 years as a premier retail destination
The mall is proactive in conducting surveys to identify trends and optimise its tenant mix.
NODX decline may persist in 2Q before recovery in 2H, experts warn
RHB expects NODX to decline by around 1.5% YoY.
ION Orchard dives into gamification amidst experiential retail demand
The mall’s in-app augmented reality game offers more than 30 rewards.
DP Lawrence Wong seen staying on ‘same growth, policy path:’ expert
External risks are the biggest threat to growth.
Lendela on why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
Targeted brain stimulation trials aim to improve management of treatment-resistant depression
The Singapore trials will use a locally- developed targeting algorithm.
How will HDB's self-listing portal impact the need for real estate agents?
Sellers just need a valid Intent to sell to list their flats independently.
Less experience, more AI knowledge wins jobs
Seven in ten companies are reluctant to hire individuals without AI skills.
Sale of shophouses tied to money laundering probe revives market
The shophouse market saw a 31.3% QoQ increase in sales.
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