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Knowledge gap, lack of action behind failure to follow accounting standards: ACRA
There were 23 non-compliance cases in 12 financial statements reviewed.
F&B sales jump 24.7% YoY in November
The increase was due to the low base in the same month last year.
Retail sales growth moderates to 6.2% YoY in November
In October, retail sales grew 10.3% YoY.
Bank of Singapore names ex-Goldman Sachs SG CEO as new chief
Jason Moo served as CEO of Goldman Sachs Singapore from 2017 to 2019.
HDB resale price growth slows down in 2022
For the entire year, prices increased by 9.4%.
Lower, middle-income residents to receive GST, CDC vouchers in early 2023
About 950,000 HDB flats residents will get vouchers in January and February 2023.
2023 investment sales likely to be similar to 2022 levels
Savills predicts investment sales to hit around $24b to $25b.
CBD Grade A office gross rents to grow 2% in 2023
If interest rates remain at pre-pandemic levels, rents will likely grow 11.1% YoY.
Large vs small brands: Where do job seekers want to go?
According to Randstad, expectations of job seekers have changed significantly as customers.
What roles will be in demand in the transportation and logistics sector?
New technologies in the industry will require firms to create new high-value jobs.
Singapore enterprises call out the lack of technology, skills, and data as the challenges for activating sustainability strategies
Other executives also added collaboration and lack of clarity around regulations to the list of challenges.
These jobs will be on demand in 2023: Randstad
There will be in demand roles for digitisation and sustainability experts.
‘Compensation not enough:’ Businesses need to address wellness for hybrid working in 2023
Hybrid work is weighing on workers’ productivity and mental health.
Cost pressures to raise retail sales revenue, advertising costs in 2023
Savills said the rents will move up for prime retail and suburban rents.
Limited supply of warehouse space post 2024 to pressure on rents
Rents for prime warehouse and logistics assets to go up 2% to 5% in 2023.
EC popularity remained strong amongst homebuyers in November
More than 100 units were sold in November.
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