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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.

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.

Government Land Sales poised to boost 2024 property investment market

An expert forecasts investment sales to increase to $25b-$28b this year.

State support key to ramping up digitalisation of Singaporean businesses: KPMG

High cost, lengthy processes and market uncertainties are among top barriers.

Singapore’s health data bill mandates regulated information sharing

To ensure data disclosure and sharing, the Ministry of Health can impose up to $1m in fines for non-compliance.

Human touch remains crucial in tech-transformed business future: HSBC

Eight in 10 firms particularly value human touch in corporate banking.

Investors shift focus to early-stage and AI-focused fintech firms

In 2H23, AI fintech funding in Singapore soared to US$333.13m.

What are the top thriving job sectors in Singapore?

The top sector saw a 20% jump in job postings. 

What support measures can businesses expect from the Budget 2024?

An economist believes the budget will focus on enhancing workforce productivity.

CEO Justin Quek steers OrangeTee to real estate centered around customers

A step toward this commitment is the launch of the consumer-centric event ‘Property Festival’ in 3Q24.

Will MAS keep its policy parameters unchanged for the whole year?

Experts estimate the S$NEER to be at +1.5% appreciation gradient, with +/- 2.0% band.

Singapore’s monetary policy likely to normalise in April: analyst

Singapore’s central bank may reduce the S$NEER slope by 50 basis points

Signs of a broader recovery in manufacturing to emerge mid-2024

For the whole year, experts predict IP to expand by 4.0%-5.0%.

LAZADA LAYOFF LAPSE: Should companies notify unions about retrenchments?

The company reportedly let go of nearly 100 employees early January without notifying the allied workers union.

DBS, OCBC to log higher net profits, muted loan growth for Q4: analyst

DBS may hike its quarterly dividend by 6 cents to return surplus capital.

3 in 10 Singapore workers plan to quit their jobs in next two years: survey

For their next job, workers look at pay, work flexibility and career opportunities.