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Why Singapore must make smarter, greener hospitals a top priority

The rising cost of healthcare in Singapore and Asia[1] has become an increasing concern for employers as well as the general populace, especially for the older generation, or those who are supporting an elderly dependent. There has been ongoing debate, within governments as well as on the ground, on how this cost can be controlled and made affordable to everyone.

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Why senior MNC execs are leaving 6-figure jobs for Singaporean startups

Working as a senior executive at a multi-national corporation means making a high salary, driving European sports cars, usage of a corporate card and other perks. Why would anyone give that up for to take a pay cut, mingle with programmers and give up the swanky corner office for a desk at a co-working space?

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10 ways for Singapore BYOD users to help secure the network

Security professionals exist to serve their end users or ‘customers’ – and we all know that customers are always right. Or are they! In the real world, security pro’s are constantly frustrated by users’ behaviour impacting the network - especially now so many are bringing their own devices (BYOD) into the work environment.

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The evolution of LinkedIn and its opportunity for brands in Singapore

Those of you who have been following LinkedIn’s recent developments closely would have started to observe that the site is undergoing an image overhaul. From previously what was a social networking site, it’s now trying to evolve into a content platform for work purposes.

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5 ways to be a persuasive voice in the Singapore boardroom

Build a commanding stage presence that draws in the crowds and talk them into action!

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What you need to know about MAS Debt Servicing Framework

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on June 28 2013 introduced a Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework for property loans applicable to all types of properties. The TDSR framework was a result of inspections on financial institutions' (FIs) practices around debt servicing ratios and credit underwriting. FIs are expected to adhere to the methodology for computing the TDSR.

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Here's a crucial career checklist for Singaporean fresh graduates

In reality, there are a number of factors that influence how readily employable graduates are after their studies aside from their own preparation – country and culture, universities, government involvement, and the interaction between companies and universities.

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5 lessons marketers should learn from Singapore Hello Kitty frenzy

The Hello Kitty frenzy has happened again in Singapore, where people queue for long hours outside McDonald’s outlets just to get hold on the limited fairytale edition stuffed toy. The frenzy went a little bit wilder when masses of consumers queued for the toy despite the current unhealthy haze. Some consumers are even caught on video, quarreling and making a fuss over this stuffed kitty toy.

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Top 5 advantages of being successfully organised

Do you have all the right qualifications, experience, networks and still find yourself stuck on the same rung of the career ladder? Are you inadvertently harming your career prospects by projecting an incompetent image? Singapore’s first Professional Organiser divulges the unspoken secret of maintaining an organised office to clinch that next promotion.

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Why the Eu Yan Seng website hacking incident means trouble for Singapore

Bouts of hacker vigilante justice are unpredictable – Singapore as a prominent country in the international areana means that any local site could be targeted for a cause, to send a message or for no reason whatsoever. No matter how secure your website can be, it is bound to be hacked, crash due to overwhelming traffic, server outages or more.

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Why Singaporeans must be cautious about investing in Myanmar

Watch any financial program on television, read any business magazine these days and there is a high probability that they will mention Myanmar as a land of opportunity for any entrepreneur or company bold enough to enter this frontier market.

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How LinkedIn did Singapore businesses gigantic favors

The great thing about social media is that everything is measurable. Every connection, every re-post, every like, every comment all tracked. It makes social media the most ROI orientated and results orientated form of B2B marketing there is. It’s why some marketers prefer to still focus on off line marketing not social marketing…..you can’t track a TV advert, poster or print ad in quite the same way.

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Here are fearless predictions for Singapore’s UC and collaboration trends

Deployments of unified communications (UC)solutions are on the rise in Singapore and the region, with the technology recognised as a major facilitator for faster decision making within businesses. According to Frost & Sullivan, the UC market in Asia-Pacific was valued at US$5 billion in 2012 and is predicted to grow to US$7 billion by 2016. So, what does the crystal ball say for the UC industry?

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4 rules Singaporeans must know after a job resignation

At some point of your job, you may experiencing a career burn-out or exhaustion that triggers the thought of resigning from your job. Before making the major decision of “firing” your boss, ask yourself do you still have the passion and enthusiasm of what you are doing.

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Why Singapore offshore industry kings must gear up for Norwegian opportunities

Singaporean businesses involved in the offshore industry would be well advised to rug up warm, get a hot cup of tea, and take a close look at the growing volume of business opportunities coming from the coldest part of the world.

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