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Singapore companies may need $7.2b for sustainable data storage
Singapore companies may need $7.2b for sustainable data storage
This is the highest estimated investment globally.
CDL dispute prompts call for family governance disclosures
Transparency could help families pick external directors who can mediate during conflicts.
Is it time to put a lid on the F&B boom?
F&B business formations hit 3,793 in 2024, second-highest since 1990.
Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout
The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.
HR leaders shift focus from perks to performance
They prioritise skills and agility amidst talent shortages and AI disruption.
Grocery firms' earnings resilient on global supply flexibility
Food procurement costs due to US tariffs can be mitigated through alternative markets.
Singapore leads Asia in green equity exposure with STI gain
It surpassed the global average of 8.6%.
Singapore eyes directory of heritage businesses
Citizens are being urged to patronise companies with cultural significance.
Retail outlook clouded by uncertainties in 2025
Growth may decelerate in the second half due to rising trade tensions.
Investment banking fees up 18% to $257.5m in Q1 on DCM, M&A fees doubling
But ECM underwriting fees fell to its lowest since 2016 and syndicated lending fees declined.
Singapore warns of global trade war as US tariffs take effect
It does not intend to take countermeasures against US tariffs.
Singapore's AI push may spawn more automation tools
It could also spur the development of more advanced AI chips.
MBA enrollments bounce back amidst tight labour market
Singapore continued to have more job vacancies than jobless people.
$1b state fund may spur outbound M&A deals
Fast-growing tech startups and property companies could benefit from the plan.
Singapore’s financial firms prioritize contract roles amidst cautious hiring
Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance.
Singapore tops SEA tech VC deals despite 21% funding decline
The number of deals has fallen to its lowest since at least 2020, at just 165.
Which sectors do Singaporeans trust the most?
The automotive industry was the least trusted sector.
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