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Singapore firms less keen on chatbots and digital assistants than global peers
Singapore firms less keen on chatbots and digital assistants than global peers
Only five in 10 firms use GenAI tools built by others.
Manual methods still dominate Singapore's sustainability efforts despite tech advances
Five in 10 firms rely on manual processes to measure sustainability performance.
Securitisation seen as key for Singapore developers to enhance returns
DBS said restructuring could increase valuations by at least 20%.
Real estate experts predict cautious bids for Lentor and River Valley sites
The sites are likely to receive three bids at the most.
October BTO exercise to receive increased interest from singles
Experts cite four Prime flats that singles will likely apply for.
Will new projects rescue private residential market from sliding to historic lows?
In September, sales soared by 90% QoQ with one sales launch.
Mixed views on MAS policy for 1H25 as Singapore faces inflation and growth risks
In Q3, the economy grew faster at 4.1% YoY.
Singapore emerges as the top education destination for parents in Asia
It is particularly popular amongst parents from Mainland China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.
Here’s what employers should know about the Wage Council’s 2025 guidelines
The wage council proposed salary hikes for workers earning up to $2,500, amongst others.
October BTO exercise will test buyer demand for Plus flats, expert says
Plus flats will account for 38% or 3,273 units in the October launch.
How companies can win Gen Z talent
A study found that full-week onsite work will drive them away.
Meet 9 Singapore students with promising business ventures
Their ventures all aim to empower people through education and technology.
Most expats in Singapore unaffected by tighter salary rules
The city-state is tweaking the balance in favour of locals by hiking aliens’ wage thresholds.
Singapore eyes other sectors to fix healthcare talent crunch
Finance, technology, and consultancy professionals can help plug the gap.
New debt rules may boost appeal of Singapore REITs
The higher debt and interest ratios would let them compete better with regional peers.
Singapore’s architecture blueprint spurs push to tackle brain drain in other sectors
Paying the city-state’s architects just right will hopefully stop the brain drain.
Singapore’s factory, retail spaces shine as housing heads for worst in 16 years
Its manufacturing and tourism rebound will spur demand for industrial and high-street shops.
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