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Which sectors will be most affected if Europe suffers a recession?
Which sectors will be most affected if Europe suffers a recession?
About 7.7% of the GDP is exposed to the European Union.
1 in 5 Singaporeans won’t see salary increases in 2022
A salary increase is amongst the factors that can help retain employees, an expert says.
SG banks exposure to Europe, Russia 'minimal': UOB Kay Hian
The direction for the share prices of banks will depend on the progress of peace talks.
UOB Kay Hian cuts earnings estimate for telecoms by 1%
The projected full-year net profit for 2022/2023 is now at $2.254m.
GDP forecast to grow by 3.0% in 2023: survey
Meanwhile, the 2022 GDP forecast remains at 4.0%.
EXCLUSIVE: Russian oil vessels facing 'difficulties' bunkering in Singapore
Shipowners walk away from charter deals as multiple shipping lines reject Russian bookings.
Health is wealth: Biomedical Sciences positioned as key driver of economy
Despite this optimism, the supply for BMS labs is expected to tighten.
Investment sales soar 86.8% YoY to $26.1b in Q4 2021
This is on the back of major commercial deals.
Around 7 in 10 homebuyers affected by property cooling measures
More investors might turn to commercial properties rather than luxury properties.
'Who run the world': SG is the top SEA country with women CEOs
Southeast Asia has 17.1% of board seats held by women.
84% of employers consider salary hikes in 2022: Hays
However, data showed people are expecting higher than what employers can give.
Rethinking supply chain strategies? Tap into Singapore
Companies can take advantage of the SG+ twinning model, a study said.
3 in 4 young Singaporeans feel under-compensated
This sentiment is shared by older employees, as well.
Singapore banks’ asset quality to be hit by prolonged Ukraine invasion
Risks related to Russian energy exposure remain the biggest issue for global markets.
Bad working conditions? Only 5 in 10 will stay with their employers in 2022
SG’s employee retention rate was the lowest in APAC at 53%.
Which industries paid higher salaries in 2021?
Almost 50% of SG jobs show pay growth, JobStreet reported.
How will the 2022 budget benefit Singapore's position as Asia's carbon trading hub?
The $45/ton CO2e carbon tax rate will be above the current global median.
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