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MAS to retain status quo in October monetary policy: analyst

This is despite the shrink in economic growth.

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MAS to retain status quo in October monetary policy: analyst

This is despite the shrink in economic growth.

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Hiring for real estate roles up 16%

This is in contrast with slowing employment demand overall, says job portal Indeed.

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GDP to expand 0.5% to 2.5% in 2023: MTI

External demand outlook has weakened as US, Eurozone economies decelerate.

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Core inflation was unchanged in April as travel services post higher inflation

The central bank said there was lower inflation for electricity and gas.

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Singapore’s ultra-rich population up 6.9% in 2022 despite a global decline

It is seen to grow by 17.7% to around 5,300 from 2022 to 2027.

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Only 6 in 10 S'poreans think they'll live until 80: Prudential

The lack of confidence comes from the high levels of chronic diseases amongst Singaporeans.

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Workstations rates up 15% YoY in Q1: report

The Instant Group said the desks in Orchard Area went up 17%.

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9 out of 10 biz leaders want decarbonisation progress tied with executive pay

CEOs, COOs, and CSOs usually lead a firm’s decarbonisation strategy.

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NODX decline likely to continue for a few more months

Experts predict that NODX will contract by -5.5% to -9% in 2023.

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Almost half of Singaporeans consumers are becoming more 'bargain conscious

Some retailers, however, view offering year-round discounts as a threat to business growth.

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7 in 10 professionals prioritise building up skills over degrees

They also believe upskilling has become more important than ever.

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Mainland Chinese buyers to be most affected by the ABSD rate hike: report

In Q123, buyers from China purchased 316 non-landed homes.

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5 in 10 employees say AI is the most in-demand digital skill

However, only 15% of them possess expertise in AI.

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Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike

Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.

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1 in 3 Singaporeans plan to invest more amidst rising inflation

Inflation is the biggest financial concern of Singaporeans.

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What are 3 key motivators for SG firms to expand overseas?

A UOB report showed that 50% of SG-based companies are interested in overseas expansion.

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Only 3 in 10 Singaporeans are ‘very comfortable' with women in leadership

Singaporeans say women can only lead better in areas like fashion and beauty.

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