In Focus
8 in 10 organisations want employees with tech-focused certification
8 in 10 organisations want employees with tech-focused certification
Seven in 10 are having difficulty finding such employees.
Greener pastures? Employees' interest to relocate for job opportunities declines
Less than half of workers express interest to move away from Singapore.
Here's why more Singaporeans bought HDB flats this March
Resale volumes in March saw a 23.7% increase MoM.
Worst might not be over for Singapore’s investment activity: report
This followed the SVB collapse and Credit Suisse Group takeover which make it more challenging to get financing.
Singapore remains most expensive tech talent market in Southeast Asia
Engineers are paid three times more than in Indonesia and Vietnam.
3 in 4 SG CEOs are delaying investment plans amidst geopolitical tensions
This is above the global average of more than 3 in 5, EY reported.
4 in 10 consumers will boycott organisations that do not reduce data-related pollution
Two per cent of global energy-related pollution emissions are caused by data centres.
What hinders Singapore companies from entering the metaverse?
Two in three companies say they are still unprepared to do so.
Singapore amongst cities with most ultra-prime residential sales
Ultra-prime properties are worth at least US$25m.
On hold? About 5 in 10 Singaporeans complain about unresolved customer service issues
Organisations risk more than 5% of their sales with poor customer service.
Economic growth to slow down in 2023
UOB expects full-year GDP to grow by only 0.7%.
When will the manufacturing recession end?
February marked the fifth consecutive month of decline in industrial production.
E-commerce adoption growing amongst the silver generation: survey
Seven in 10 seniors have integrated e-commerce into their daily routine.
Only 1 in 10 companies in Singapore are prepared to address cybersecurity risks
Cybersecurity issues have cost organisations at least US$500,000.
Singapore’s intra-Asia trade value set for 50% growth by 2030: report
High-tech segment will drive this trade growth.
Youths reveal 3 areas where they want the government to invest in
Over half of Gen Z are willing to accept short-term economic limitations for these investments.
Overseas expansion rises in SMEs' priority list
Six in 10 said overseas expansion is their key priority for the year.
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