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How businesses can successfully influence sustainable consumerism in Singapore

In Singapore, 80% of consumers are environmentally concerned, but only 35% are willing to pay up to 10% more for eco-friendly goods.

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For higher success with startups, bring independent directors on board

Startups are vital engines of innovation and value creation, holding the promise to revolutionise markets. But they face daunting odds, and the low startup success rates reflect this reality.

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Outdated business continuity plans are putting IT infrastructure at risk

As the world scrambles to identify ways to operate more sustainably, experts are raising concerns about how much energy will be required to run the data-intensive, AI-powered global economy unfolding before us. Much work has been put into addressing the environmental footprint of one of IT’s worst offenders: the power-hungry data centre.

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In a digital economy, the race is on for tech talent

In the race for dominance where competition in the digital economy is stiff, tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are expanding their investment across Asia to grow their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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Staying agile: Navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Singapore

All throughout the year, scams continued to rank high on Singapore’s list of major concerns. In 2023, there were several reports of phones being hacked and people losing their hard-earned savings.

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Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI Revolution

Vietnam's location in Southeast Asia links major Asian markets, backed by a young workforce and expanding middle class.

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AI is revolutionising learning: Why should educational institutions in Singapore embrace this change?

Universities are facing a rapidly evolving job market where skills are the new currency. A recent study identified 11 critical skills for success, including collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance.

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Seeking an office space in Singapore: Where do you start?

Starting the quest to find the perfect office space for your business can feel overwhelming, particularly here in Singapore. With numerous options and factors to consider, it's crucial to approach the search strategically. As someone deeply embedded in the commercial real estate industry, I am here to shed light on the intricate process of securing the perfect office space.

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Gen Z pop culture is key to financial literacy in Southeast Asia

Can money talk ever be fun? Maybank says yes.

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How governments can seize the GenAI opportunity

Generative AI (GenAI) took the world by storm, mainly with the release of ChatGPT in late 2022. This next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) can generate content — such as text, images and videos — across domains without much data or human guidance, based on a given prompt or context.

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Smarter, safer digital solutions: How construction companies can prepare for Singapore’s new safety requirements

An escalating emphasis on the safety of construction workers in Singapore has prompted the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to launch a new series of measures to reduce workplace deaths and injuries, especially in high-risk sectors.

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Making widespread, trustworthy AI adoption a reality in line with Singapore's Budget 2024

The goal to become a global leader in innovation and AI, if realised, will have a significant impact on Singapore's future success.

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Navigating Singapore’s economic future: AI as a catalyst for growth in a changing landscape

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear or read the words “Artificial Intelligence (AI)”?

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Charting Singapore’s tech-driven transformation in Budget 2024

As we anticipate the upcoming budget, the Economic Development Board’s (EDB) 2023 year-end review sheds light on what to expect in Singapore's vision for 2024.

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The future of the planet lies in digital enterprises building sustainable operations

Across Singapore, businesses are embracing the use of digital innovations to deliver convenient and engaging user experiences. In particular, accounting software makes it easy for users to manage their transaction data whilst offering suggestions that enable decision-makers to optimise their expenses effectively. By having this solution at their disposal, employees do not have to rely on ledgers, which makes tracking account activity difficult.

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