Singapore
The majority says cost-of-living crisis is biggest barrier to staying healthy
The majority says cost-of-living crisis is biggest barrier to staying healthy
Nearly half are expecting a healthcare cost increase in the next three months.
Study shows 60% of Singaporean firms suffering breaches costing $1.3m
More than eight in 10 firms are hiring more IT staff.
Only half of workers have job security amidst anxiety on economy: study
This is amidst fear of companies lowering headcount and losing customers.
Over 50 IPOs seen in Southeast Asia in the first quarter
Singapore accounted for 1 IPO launch that raised US$15m.
Freehold residential site at Wilkie Road up for sale at $10m
The 3,306-square-foot site housed five residential strata units.
MAS hosts forum on cloud resilience
The 20 participants discussed how to raise the adoption of public cloud services.
Workplace fatalities higher last year than pre-COVID year
The workplace fatality rate was 1.3 per 100,000 labourers.
Sabana Industrial REIT secures URA permit for 1 Tuas Avenue enhancements
The project is expected to comprise around 156,000 sqf warehouse, production, and ancillary office.
Singapore remains most expensive tech talent market in Southeast Asia
Engineers are paid three times more than in Indonesia and Vietnam.
Chart of the Day: CEOs in Singapore earn 30-50% more than their Southeast Asian counterparts
The median salary of Singapore-based CEOs that raised $0-5m in funding is US$6,450, compared to US$4,400.
Singapore’s manufacturing sector back to contraction territory in March
Manufacturing PMI dipped 0.1 to 49.9 in March.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.92%; Keppel Corp is most active stock
Keppel Corporation is leading.
Core CBD Premium, Grade A office rents grow by 0.5% QoQ
The vacancy rate for these offices increased to 2.9%.
Private houses' price index climbs by 3.2% to 194.6 in 1Q2023
But sale transaction volume fell by 38%.
Free Singapore Tour returns after 3-year hiatus
Participants can book the tour in advance through the Changi Airport website.
SIA Engineering appoints new CEO
Chin Yau Seng will take on the role as he steps down as SIA Senior VP for Cargo.
Singapore, US to study feasibility of regional energy connectivity
The feasibility study will be conducted in two phases.
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