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Singapore up two ranks to become 12th most expensive location globally
The majority of the locations on the list are Asian cities.
Financial Insights: Late bloomer SG IPO market surpasses 2020 performance
Singapore firms scramble to go public in the last month of the year.
Singapore’s affluent population to grow 3.4% to 1.32 million in 2022
This will be driven by the recovery in equities and mutual funds.
SG to see above 5-year average GDP growth in 2022
The 2022 GDP growth will be driven by strong demand for exports.
Potential SPAC sponsors hint at new tech SGX listings: CGS-CIMB
The brokerage company also identified several unicorns as possible SPAC targets.
Not so happy to serve? 9 in 10 consumers dissatisfied with customer service experience
Customer dissatisfaction may cost businesses $14.98b annually, Qualtrics warned.
SG ranks 30th in Social Progress Index
Its performance improved in two categories.
Top 3 priorities for HR leaders in 2022: Randstad
These actions will support the expected increase in the number of new jobs next year.
Here are Singapore's 2022 top 10 talent trends
Hays Singapore said sustainability is one of the top themes among the trends.
HDB resale volume for 2021 could hit 29,000: analyst
As of end-November, HDB resale transactions have already reached 28,165.
Here are 3 proofs of workplace gender inequality in SG
An HR expert weighed in on the deepening gender gap during the pandemic.
7 in 10 Singapore workers believe in diversity’s role in the workplace
But 31% say that they have been discriminated against.
SG monthly business operation cost 76% higher than other SEA countries: TMX
Its high costs make the country a top choice for companies with higher-valued-added manufacturing.
Singapore welcomes equivalence decision by European Commission
The country is the first in Southeast Asia to achieve such status.
Services sector revenue climb 16% YoY in Q3
This was driven by higher business receipts across eight sectors.
Singapore leads APAC in sustainable construction and manufacturing
SG is the only APAC country to achieve two UN sustainability goals.
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