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AI to become a top investment area in the next three years: study
AI to become a top investment area in the next three years: study
Currently, 38% of healthcare leaders are already investing heavily on AI.
66% of young Singaporeans prefer renting to buying a property
They cite a lack of savings as a reason for not purchasing.
Almost half of Singaporeans believe they won't be able to retire comfortably
About 84% of them are worried about finances post-retirement.
Why retail sales growth is slowing down
Retail sales growth moderated to 13.7% YoY in July from 14.8% YoY in June.
Stuck in a rut? Only 22% of Singaporeans get upskilling opportunities
Employees said they want to receive training on soft and technical skills.
Economists raise full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5% to 5.9%: survey
Their previous forecast was in the 4.5% to 4.9% range.
Crypto remains popular amongst Singaporeans post-crash: research
More than five in 10 have invested in crypto in the last two years.
Rising inflation tops concerns of Singaporean consumers
An Ipsos survey revealed that 38% of them are "very impacted" by price increases.
Green living: 77% of Singaporeans prefer to dwell in green buildings
They are even willing to pay more to live in environmentally-friendly spaces.
Manufacturing output headline growth rate could potentially stumble: analysts
The industry could suffer a technical recession.
What are the top 3 work benefits Singaporeans seek from employers?
Employees are likely to stay with their companies when their benefits package meets their needs.
More than 5 in 10 employees will quit their jobs if not given a pay raise by 2023
Some are already looking for higher-paying jobs.
Monetary policy tightening in October likely following record-high inflation in July
Experts expect the S$NEER slope to be raised to 2%.
More affordable housing awaits Singaporeans after Paya Lebar Air Base relocation: expert
About 150,000 new homes can be built in the area once the base is moved out.
More Singaporeans want a greener future but are doing more emissions-heavy activities
Amongst these activities include use of air conditioners, which rose 21% in 2022.
What are the 5 transformative changes required to achieve net zero in 2050?
MAS Chief Ravi Menon said the world is still far from a net-zero emissions trajectory.
More than half of Singaporeans aged 45-64 have yet to plan their retirement
Their inaction towards retirement could be due to the “lack of awareness,” says a study.
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