Singapore

Olam's Q3 net profit down 5.5% to $15.1m

Higher depreciation charges took a jab on overall earnings.

Training: Secret to business success?

LinkedIn recently published their annual list of the most sought-after skills employers are looking for in 2017. Amongst the skills noted, it was great to see data analytics take the spotlight, with statistical analysis and data mining holding strong again this year at #4 for Singapore employers (#2 globally). For the first time ever, data presentations, which is visualising data, also made the global list in the #8 spot1.

What is the potential impact of President Trump?

Right after it became clear that Mr Donald J. Trump had become President Elect, like many of us, I started getting emails and WhatsApp messages asking the single question. What does this all mean? The wise reply is of course – we need to wait and see. But having said that, we can reasonably expect policy shifts in both immigration and taxation.

CapitaLand set for a robust growth despite headwinds

Thanks to strong performance from retail malls and commercial properties.

SATS well-poised to ride on Singapore's eCommerce boom

Thanks to upcoming launch of SATS eCommerce AirHub.

Tech firms under pressure to raise salaries by 4.4%

Blame it on rising resignations as talents seek for better opportunities.

How artificial intelligence is changing the face of cyber security

Self-learning systems – also known as machine learning – use AI techniques to foster pattern recognition that’s fast and efficient.

Teamie brings social networking to education

The platform already works with K-12, higher education, and enterprises.

What Singapore marketers need to know about making data count

Recognising data as a resource similar to traditional resources like water and energy can give Singapore a competitive advantage and propel the country to become a key player in the global digital economy.

MAS eyes bigger funding landscape for Singapore startups

It is reviewing regulations for venture capital managers.

Noble Group swings into a net loss of $39.6m in Q3

Blame its conservative approach to liquidity management.

Vard's Q3 loss narrows to $17.5m

Its diversification strategy paid off.

Wilmar's Q3 net profit soars 47% to $552.5m

Tropical oils and oilseeds & grains segments reported good yields.