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How Singapore survived the global fintech funding fall
How Singapore survived the global fintech funding fall
In Q2, the country's global market share by deal value jumped to 6.4%.
Rise in family offices drives need for upskilling of wealth managers
There are 700 single-family offices in Singapore as of 2021.
Singapore is 3rd most attractive market for energy sector FDI
It posted an index of 72.74%, ranking behind Luxembourg and Hong Kong.
How Singapore banks are closing the gender gap
Most banks have already exceeded the 2021 regional average of 18.5% employed women per firm.
Prices of landed homes to remain ‘firm’ for the rest of 2022
In Q2 2022, prices of landed homes rose by 2.9% QoQ.
Will the GST rate hike exacerbate Singapore inflation?
The headline and core inflation climbed to multi-year highs in May 2022.
Customer satisfaction with the retail sector worsens
The satisfaction level dropped by 1.5% YoY to 71.3 points in 2022.
3 business models that will succeed in the metaverse
Two of which are centred on content-driven experiences.
Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs
Size does not matter for Singapore’s newest wholesale digital bank.
Under a microscope: Foreigners and firms face tougher scrutiny under new EP application policy
Applicants will now need to pass a points-based evaluation and meet a higher qualifying salary.
4 cooling solutions Singapore should adopt for its green transition
Cooling emissions will likely increase by nearly 40% by 2030.
More funds from IPOs seen in H2 as firms face economic woes: Deloitte
Nine IPOs posted $572m in proceeds, raising the total IPO market to $790m.
IPO market marks its busiest half-year in five years
New IPOs in SG increased from three in H1 2021 to 10 in H1 2022.
55% of Singaporeans say gov't is not doing enough to handle rising prices
Inflation is amongst the top concerns of Singaporeans today.
How do adults plan to improve their financial standing
Nearly seven in 10 will cut inessential expenses, such as dining out.
Singapore backs Revised Kyoto Convention to standardise int'l trades
It is the flagship convention on the Customs process and trade facilitation.
Cautious Northeast Asia travel rules ground Singapore aviation sector
China, Japan, and Taiwan still have strict health policies.
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