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Internal environment trumps openness policies in global connectivity
Internal environment trumps openness policies in global connectivity
Singapore, the world’s most globally connected nation, leads in international flows linked to domestic activities, as per DHL report.
Venture capitalists sharpen focus on targeting startups’ profit paths
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023, but an expert suggests that years after a ‘bad year’ are always ‘exceptionally good.’
What Singapore’s property developers can learn from Japan’s Azabudai Hills
The US$4b development seeks to become an international hub for foreigners and VCs.
UOB’s Christine Ip reflects on 3-decade banking career and circling back to the arts
Ip believes that finance and creativity go hand-in-hand in building a holistic pool of talents in UOB.
Citi’s Shally Koh on how to foster a more diverse banking organisation
The bank is touting its male allyship and mother support programs as part of its bid for gender equality.
OCBC’s Mayda Lim in building the next pipeline of tech, banking talent
Lim weaves the need to support women bankers with the wider talent shortage in the industry.
Older office buildings adopt open protocol systems for energy management
Experts also point to usage of building management systems for energy-saving opportunities.
4 cool building strategies that mitigate the rising heat in Singapore
Singapore’s warming rate is double the global average at 0.25 degrees Celsius per decade.
How HomePay is combating renovation scams in Singapore
Money is put in an escrow account and disbursed when milestones are reached.
New bill likely to prolong fundraising, leadership change for firms critical to national security
Legal experts believe cybersecurity and AI entities are likely to be affected by the measure.
GoodGang Labs forges human-AI persona in avatar-based social platform
The startup plans to expand globally in 2025 after kick starting its platform in Korea and Japan.
Hong Kong draws on Singapore for modern, green port development
Smart logistics is an area of collaboration Hong Kong intends to push with Singapore.
Startup pushes preventive healthcare through digitalised longevity solutions
Mito Health CEO Kenneth Lou believes their personalised platform can address potential future health concerns and extend lifespan.
Silicon Box breaks bottleneck in chiplet packaging with sub-5-micron technology
The company’s technology reduces chiplet-based system packaging costs by up to 90%.
Budget 2024: 3 tax strategies to offset BEPS 2.0 effects
Should the directive be implemented, selected MNEs will be subject to a global minimum tax of 15%.
Self-storage firms stand out in the growing industry with added services and amenities
In Singapore, StorHub has introduced online booking for storage spaces of various sizes.
Singaporeans struggle with critical illness coverage despite reduction in protection gap
AIA SG’s chief marketing and proposition officer expects insurers to keep up with consumer demands better in 2024.
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