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2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets

Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.

2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets

Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.

October BTO exercise: Which project will see the biggest demand?

Experts expect a higher number of applicants for the October BTO exercise.

HDB resale market ‘may come under pressure’ in 4Q23: expert

In 3Q23, resale volume dipped 19.7% MoM and 23.3% YoY.

How APAC brands can improve connections with consumers globally

Experts advise analysing market complexity by considering laws, political risks, and cultural references of the market they want to enter.

Private residential prices to fall until 1Q24: analyst

In 3Q23, prices remained broadly flat, increasing marginally by 0.5% QoQ.

Professional services firms lag in digital sustainability efforts: study

FMCG, transportation, and infrastructure sectors are “digital sustainability sceptics.”

Pearlyn Phau believes in Singaporeans being the boss of their own financial freedom

Singlife’s group CEO touched on Singapore’s complex insurance market as well as its pain points as a society in the digital age.

Startup slashes need for big teams in data app development

Through Dozer, data engineers can instantly build a data serving infrastructure instead of months.

Singapore vs. Hong Kong: Who is winning the digital banking race?

Singapore's heavy digital users have already reached 35% of its retail banking population. 

August contraction a ‘blip,’ IP momentum to still improve in 4Q – expert

RHB cited 2 factors for the deeper-than-expected manufacturing output decline in August.

MAS unlikely to change monetary policy in October – experts

There is, however, a 40% chance that it will reduce the slope of the S$NEER band slightly.

Looser monetary policy awaits Singapore in 2024: report

Experts believe inflation will fall further this year.

Why Singapore’s 3G phaseout is a double-edged sword

Singapore will shut down its 3G services by 31 July 2024.

H&M makes fashion statement with sustainable facade at revamped Orchard store

The company used ‘i-Mesh’ fabric as the store’s facade, marking a first in Southeast Asia.

Are employers offering ethical AI training to Singaporeans?

Almost 80% of workers polled said their firms have no policies for generative AI.

Startups focusing on ‘continuity of care’ flourish in SG’s booming health tech sector

Life sciences expert says fragmented data remains a challenge for many healthcare institutions and an opportunity for tech startups.