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5 in 10 employees say AI is the most in-demand digital skill
5 in 10 employees say AI is the most in-demand digital skill
However, only 15% of them possess expertise in AI.
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%.
1 in 3 Singaporeans plan to invest more amidst rising inflation
Inflation is the biggest financial concern of Singaporeans.
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.
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.
Singapore highest globally for total stamp duty on foreigners
The market recently put a 100% increase in the ABSD rate for foreigners.
Why 'shrinkflation' is dangerous for F&B operators
Inflation is expected to remain high at 4.6% in Singapore.
Number of searches on jobs linked to AI jumped by 148.6%
The most significant growth in job postings has been for research fellows.
Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut
CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.
ABSD rate hike: The winners and the losers
Singapore increased the ABSD for all residential statuses by 3% to 30%.
Tech startups unfazed by challenging early-stage fundraising environment: report
In Singapore, about 60 tech startups get incorporated annually.
Majority of Singaporeans expect a salary increase this year
Around 45% of the workers feel they are underpaid.
March inflation slows to 5.5% YoY
The rate of price increase in all sectors slowed down except for electricity and gas.
Around 8 in 10 business leaders face decision distress: report
They believe having the right data will help them make better decisions.
Study ranks banks, manufacturing, and tech firms as top employers of 2023
LinkedIn data showed that the top in-demand skills are tech and finance skills.
Sustainable SG: Singaporeans reveal top 3 sectors for green investments
More than half of local investors plan to increase investments due to improved market stability.
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