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China Everbright appoints new CEO and executive director
China Everbright appoints new CEO and executive director
Xiong Jianping will also serve as the sustainability committee chair and strategy committee member.
SG firms cite benefit costs, talent war, and experience as top concerns
Mental health support emerged as a leading priority, with 52% of employers planning to enhance their mental health benefits.
Singapore scam losses surge 70% with $1.1b in 2024 fraud
69% of banking executives in Asia Pacific now consider scams and mule accounts to be the dominant fraud concern.
Mandai Wildlife Group names Bennett Neo as new CEO
He will assume the role on 1 October, following a transitional period starting in September.
Firms to keep salary growth flat in 2026
It would be the third year in a row that salary increases are at 4%
Singapore employers report turnover rise with delayed pay hikes
45% of employers surveyed either reduced or postponed pay rises this year, whilst 17% did not issue any salary increases.
DHL Global Forwarding names new MD for Singapore operations
Praveen Gregory will report to CEO Niki Frank and will be based in Singapore.
Singapore enhances STARS package for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN bid
The enhanced package offers ASEAN entry support, training, and leadership programs.
Singapore named most expensive city for the wealthy
This marks the third consecutive year the city-state has topped the index, which tracks the cost of luxury living across 25 global cities.
Hybrid work to potentially boost productivity and cut costs in Singapore
Businesses could potentially save on 55% real estate costs by shifting to hybrid work.
Education ministry to hire over 1,000 new teachers annually
This aims to boost the teaching workforce.
What today’s C-suite can learn from tomorrow’s leaders
In Singapore, Gen Z already makes up 16% of the workforce as of 2024, and this number is set to grow.
COTD: Singapore secures spot in APAC's top tech talent market
The report stated that it was driven by strong hiring and a high volume of open job postings.
ISCA, SHICPA ink MoU for accounting collaboration
The two will focus on the professional competencies of accounting professionals.
No COO exits recorded in Q1 amidst stable trend
The Q1 result aligns with Hong Kong and Japan, both of which also reported no COO exits during the period.
Disengagement crisis puts Singapore’s productivity at risk
Burnout, poor leadership, and digital fatigue threaten the country’s high-performance reputation.
Singapore salaries in consulting and tech see 27% jump
Consulting & Strategy and Science & Technology roles recorded a 27% jump in median pay between 2024 and 2025.
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