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How APAC brands can improve connections with consumers globally

Experts advise analysing market complexity by considering laws, political risks, and cultural references of the market they want to enter.

How APAC brands can improve connections with consumers globally

Experts advise analysing market complexity by considering laws, political risks, and cultural references of the market they want to enter.

Why the bank of the future is not really a bank

ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei reveals how they are reimagining banking for small and medium enterprises.

Pearlyn Phau believes in Singaporeans being the boss of their own financial freedom

Singlife’s group CEO touched on Singapore’s complex insurance market as well as its pain points as a society in the digital age.

Startup slashes need for big teams in data app development

Through Dozer, data engineers can instantly build a data serving infrastructure instead of months.

Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns

Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.

Why Singapore’s 3G phaseout is a double-edged sword

Singapore will shut down its 3G services by 31 July 2024.

H&M makes fashion statement with sustainable facade at revamped Orchard store

The company used ‘i-Mesh’ fabric as the store’s facade, marking a first in Southeast Asia.

Startups focusing on ‘continuity of care’ flourish in SG’s booming health tech sector

Life sciences expert says fragmented data remains a challenge for many healthcare institutions and an opportunity for tech startups.

Singapore floats plans for new businesses in river precinct

The precinct’s placemaker aims to boost footfall with more immersive activities for all.

Data-backed strategies needed in workplace setup decisions: expert

A human resources expert advised using data and listening to employees when deciding on workplace schemes.

DPT service providers face higher costs under MAS’ investor protection measures

MAS has required all providers to hold customers’ money and assets in a trust.

Will Singapore’s equity capital markets sustain its growth in 2H23?

In 1H23, equity capital raisings by Singaporean firms totalled US$2.6b.

Great Eastern bridges sustainability and insurance through portfolio integration

The Singaporean insurer emphasised the role that sustainability compliance plays amongst insurers even as green investments face a supply-demand issue...

Singapore’s most outstanding architecture professionals under 40

Many of the architects included in this year’s list are involved in sustainable developments.

Biophilic design sweeps through Singapore's buildings as property owners go green

Incorporating nature-inspired building elements boosts occupant productivity, says an architecture expert.

Experts point to Indonesia as a top market for SG brands seeking expansion

Local franchisors can “get a lot more for the same dollar” in Indonesia.

Singapore's most notable real estate agents under 40

Majority of agents in the list are experts on the residential market.