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What are the most popular cuisines amongst Singaporeans?
What are the most popular cuisines amongst Singaporeans?
More than half (51%) of Singaporeans consider themselves meat eaters.
Singapore ranks 17th in world’s top sustainable destinations list
It moved up 18 places in the ranking.
1 in 4 Australian MNEs doubt COMPASS’s impact on SG’s workforce diversity
Only half of firms are aware of the point-based system employment framework.
Almost half of B2B companies in SG incur cross-border fees ranging US$10-US$25
The rate is above the average observed in other markets, including the US and the UK.
SG’s outbound investment drops 36.4% QoQ in 3Q23
Year-on-year, outbound investment declined 62%.
Singapore leads FinTech SEA funding in 3Q23
The city accounted for 70% of funding in the quarter.
Number of resold million-dollar HDB flats drop 22% MoM in September
The top HDB resale flat in September was an Executive Room in Bishan St. 24.
6 in 10 firms rank financial risk as a top concern
Almost half of firms expect financial risk to affect their operations in the next 12 months.
4 in 10 SHEIN users prefer buying from sustainable brands
The ultra-fast fashion business has long faced criticism over its environmental impact.
Generative AI-driven jobs rise in SG
One in every 490 job postings in SG is related to Generative AI.
SG consumers’ app spending rises to US$151.27m in 3Q23
App spending rose by US$3.73m within a year.
Value of M&A deals drop 65% YoY in 9M23
The number of deals likewise declined.
Equity issuances up 45% YoY in 9M23
All equity and equity-related issuances in 9M23 raised US$2.9b.
Debt capital markets activity drops 28% YoY in 9M23
Singapore also marked its lowest first nine-month total since 2015.
What are Singaporeans' top concerns about renewable transition?
Despite concerns about transition, Singaporeans (61.6%) want fossil fuel subsidies cut.
5 in 10 employers mull hiring temporary workers
Companies in the energy and utilities sector are most likely to do so.
Chart of the Day: Visitor arrivals to SG edged down to 1.31 million in August
Overnight visitors declined by 1.06 million on a yearly basis.
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