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Why is it crucial to sustain Singapore business?

Singapore's National Library is one of those stunning modern buildings, filled with light that lifts the spirit.

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Why is it crucial to sustain Singapore business?

Singapore's National Library is one of those stunning modern buildings, filled with light that lifts the spirit.

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Singapore's oil and gas market about to boom

Day rates for local labour for Oil & Gas in Singapore have almost doubled in the last year.

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What professional service firms in Singapore need

Singapore is the perfect base for the professional services industry.

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Moving internally, interstate or internationally: which is really the best option for you?

A poll conducted by Robert Walters in 2010 found that more and more professionals in the Asia-Pacific region were looking to develop their careers overseas.

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Report reveals skill shortages a challenge for many employers in Singapore

The first quarter of 2011 will be an active one for recruitment, with a particular focus on securing permanent staff in response to improved market conditions and confidence.

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Opportunity for CRE in Singapore to be at the heart of business transformation

There has been a significant increase in demand, both in volume and quality levels of CRE, in order to deliver competitive advantage to organisations.

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Singapore and jobs: It's a game of two halves

Singapore's full employment is a source of pride but it is also the source of many of the problems employers have.

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The future is bespoke for luxury

The rising perception of luxury will have a lasting effect on the retail landscape.

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Is FIDReC fair?

Consumers depend on Fidrec, the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre, and its job is to mediate disputes between customers and financial institutions.

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Peacock today, feather duster tomorrow?

Many years ago I attended a meeting of the Court of the University of Lancaster.

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How to snag your dream job in banking and finance

Job satisfaction is a hot topic at the moment and according to recruiting experts Hays there are many people now actively looking for their dream job.

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Putting productivity gains at the heart of corporate real estate

Corporate Real Estate can be a key lever in addressing the productivity challenge.

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How to ask for a pay rise

47% of employees in Singapore are expecting a pay increase of 5-10% this year and 83% are expecting to take home a bonus.

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Doing business in Korea

South Korea is one of Asia’s dark horses, often overshadowed by India and China, yet its GDP is on target to reach US$1 trillion, making it the 13th largest economy in the world.

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How to resign gracefully

In a survey of 98 Singapore-based professionals conducted by Randstad in September, 39% intend to switch jobs in the next 12 months to capitalise the economic recovery.

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An Expert's Guide to Interview Success

How you perform in interviews is one of the most important factors in determining whether or not you secure the job you want. But these days it’s not just interviewees who need to impress; interviewers need to be conscious of how they represent the role and the company too.

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Opportunities for real estate investors in North Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent with 47 countries and approximately four billion people, has emerged as a major real estate investment destination in recent years. From a strategic standpoint, Asia provides higher long-term returns, diversification and unique opportunities driven by strong long-term demand, which is fuelled by fast growing economies, rapid urbanization, and increasing personal income.

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