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93% of organisations are actively seeking ways to reduce healthcare spending

93% of organisations are actively seeking ways to reduce healthcare spending

A quarter of them, however, are unaware of what to do.

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Services sector outlook remains ‘positive’

The net weighted balance of 9%, however, was lower than the previous quarter.

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5 ways a financial institution can shield itself from cyber attacks

MAS warned that the cyber threat landscape has been increasingly hostile.

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7 in 10 employees want flexibility in working schedules, locations

They are even willing to receive a pay cut just to be granted such flexibility.

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Rise in healthcare cost in Singapore expected to grow 9.8% in 2023: report

Inflation and healthcare drives expected rise in healthcare benefit cost.

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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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