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Potential influx of expats from Hong Kong to spark demand for homes in prime districts
Potential influx of expats from Hong Kong to spark demand for homes in prime districts
A Savills expert said Hong Kong expats are likely to purchase homes in District 9, 10, and 11.
Aampe innovates to help brands create relevant messages for unique consumers
The startup’s e-commerce client recorded a 6.7% incremental additional purchase events from consumers after generating relevant marketing messages.
Lendela redefines borrowing experience to fight isolation and stigma
The startup offers a matchmaking space where determining one’s eligibility for a loan from a bank requires very limited personal data.
Singapore’s IPO scene under threat from US, Australia
In 2023, homegrown firms such as Simpple and Ohmyhome chose to list in the US.
SATA CommHealth provides care for ‘underserved’ ageing Singaporeans
Over $500,000 from the government’s Health Endowment Fund fuels SATA CommHealth’s Doctor-On-Wheels.
3 factors why Singaporeans are drawn to UK properties
A global tourism adviser named London as the world’s best city, making it more attractive to buyers worldwide.
Tokenising healthcare through NFTs simplifies health data management and cuts costs
By using NFTs, patients can securely store and share their test results with hospitals.
Fintech investors nowadays prioritise profitability over valuation
An expert said fintechs must have more than one revenue stream to attract investors amidst economic slump.
How Fore Coffee plans to conquer Singapore’s crowded coffee market
With 150 coffee shops in Indonesia, Fore Coffee takes aim at the international market starting with Singapore.
Here’s how to shield brands from bad reviews online
Singaporeans tend to browse products online before picking up items in the physical store.
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.
Experts suggest 3 strategies to capture Singapore’s ‘e-window shoppers’
Retailers are advised to use chatbots, provide try-on tools, and show inventory to make online shopping more convenient.
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.
Why the bank of the future is not really a bank
ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei reveals how they are reimagining banking for small and medium enterprises.
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.
Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns
Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.
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