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Why Singaporean investors should bet on Australia’s hospitality sector for strong returns

Investors are starting to view hotels as not just a safe investment, but also a profitable one.

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Why Singaporean investors should bet on Australia’s hospitality sector for strong returns

Investors are starting to view hotels as not just a safe investment, but also a profitable one.

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The Evolution of Financial Advisors: Embracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Client Value

Financial advisors are expected to offer more than just advice, opening up new opportunities in this space.

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Lack of Diversification and No Contingency Plan Can Be Catastrophic in Today's World

The Microsoft cybersecurity IT outage highlighted the need for contingency planning for all financial services industry players.

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Building a foundation for ethical AI in government

The wave of technological advancement is sweeping through the world, and the public sector is no exception.

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Building a stronger Singapore by securing digital identities

As Singapore celebrates its National Day with the theme "Together, As One United People," we are reminded of the vital role secure and seamless identity management plays in fostering unity, trust, and innovation in the nation. This year's theme, which honours Singaporeans' 59 years of independence, highlights the country's strength and togetherness and emphasises how crucial resiliency and unity are to conquering obstacles and realising national prosperity.

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Adapting to the shifting paradigm of the fund ecosystem

In the current market environment marked by geopolitical tensions, slower economic growth, labour issues, inflation, fears of recession and higher interest rates, fund managers focusing on alternative investments (for example real estate, private equity, venture capital and infrastructure) are facing difficulties raising capital for new funds, portfolio exits, or refinancing current investments.

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Medical data exchanges - A pipe dream or a nightmare?

Data exchanges promise us fruits of the future. For medical data, these exchanges are meant to accelerate innovation, speed the pathway to personalised medicine, finding cures for long dreaded diseases, extending life and the quality of life. There’s just one problem – and it’s summarised easily in one question: “Which of you would like to post your medical data for the world to see?”

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Navigating the Rise of Singapore’s Million-Dollar HDB Flats

The rise of the million-dollar flat – a sign of the times

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How businesses can successfully influence sustainable consumerism in Singapore

In Singapore, 80% of consumers are environmentally concerned, but only 35% are willing to pay up to 10% more for eco-friendly goods.

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For higher success with startups, bring independent directors on board

Startups are vital engines of innovation and value creation, holding the promise to revolutionise markets. But they face daunting odds, and the low startup success rates reflect this reality.

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Outdated business continuity plans are putting IT infrastructure at risk

As the world scrambles to identify ways to operate more sustainably, experts are raising concerns about how much energy will be required to run the data-intensive, AI-powered global economy unfolding before us. Much work has been put into addressing the environmental footprint of one of IT’s worst offenders: the power-hungry data centre.

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In a digital economy, the race is on for tech talent

In the race for dominance where competition in the digital economy is stiff, tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are expanding their investment across Asia to grow their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

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Staying agile: Navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Singapore

All throughout the year, scams continued to rank high on Singapore’s list of major concerns. In 2023, there were several reports of phones being hacked and people losing their hard-earned savings.

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Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI Revolution

Vietnam's location in Southeast Asia links major Asian markets, backed by a young workforce and expanding middle class.

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AI is revolutionising learning: Why should educational institutions in Singapore embrace this change?

Universities are facing a rapidly evolving job market where skills are the new currency. A recent study identified 11 critical skills for success, including collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance.

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Seeking an office space in Singapore: Where do you start?

Starting the quest to find the perfect office space for your business can feel overwhelming, particularly here in Singapore. With numerous options and factors to consider, it's crucial to approach the search strategically. As someone deeply embedded in the commercial real estate industry, I am here to shed light on the intricate process of securing the perfect office space.

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