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Did the salary hike keep up with inflation?

Did the salary hike keep up with inflation?

Inflation offset salaries by 1.7% in real terms this year.

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Green goals or business growth? Majority of SMEs find it hard to balance both

It is businesses’ top obstacle to shift to sustainable business models.

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How can firms dodge social engineering cyber crimes?

A Singapore-based cyber security firm came up with a solution after analysing the attack that infiltrated Uber’s system.

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Singapore is most in-demand travel destination in APAC: report

Bookings as of June 2022 were 10% higher than in 2019 levels.

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Digital trust sector poised to grow to $4.8b in next five years

This is nearly three-fold its current value.

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‘Subdued’ market impact seen in new URA guidelines

The guideline sets a minimum of 20% dwelling units for new developments.

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Exports momentum may be slow in Q4: analysts

This may be dragged by the softening demand in East Asia.

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Headline inflation expectation rises to 4.6% in September: DBS, SMU

This is the highest recorded expectation since December 2011.

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Talent availability emerges as a top concern amongst senior executives

Only 30% of organisations are prepared to respond to a dearth of talent.

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Singaporeans with a global mindset are more financially fit: HSBC survey

International-minded individuals include those who plan to send their children abroad.

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How getting personal can help brands win customers

Two-thirds of consumers think negatively of brands that use stereotypes to engage them.

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More than half of Singaporeans plan to switch to an e-vehicle

Currently, only 15% have made the switch.

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4 technologies businesses want to invest in to drive long-term value

Businesses are undertaking technology-enabled transformation to meet changing consumer needs.

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What could have triggered the new cooling measures?

Experts say it has something to do with million-dollar flats.

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62% of board members say their organisations are unprepared for a cyberattack

This is despite their belief that they have invested adequately in cybersecurity.

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Recession fears? 88% of CEOs eye a hiring freeze over the next 6 months

CEOs are considering halting recruitment due to the anticipated recession.

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79% of millennials want re-skilling and upskilling opportunities from employers

Millennials feel they are not given enough opportunities to develop in their roles.

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