In Focus

DP Lawrence Wong seen staying on ‘same growth, policy path:’ expert 

External risks are the biggest threat to growth.
4 hours ago

DP Lawrence Wong seen staying on ‘same growth, policy path:’ expert 

External risks are the biggest threat to growth.
4 hours ago

Lendela on why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth

Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
1 day ago

Targeted brain stimulation trials aim to improve management of treatment-resistant depression

The Singapore trials will use a locally- developed targeting algorithm.
2 days ago

How will HDB's self-listing portal impact the need for real estate agents?

Sellers just need a valid Intent to sell to list their flats independently.
3 days ago

Less experience, more AI knowledge wins jobs

Seven in ten companies are reluctant to hire individuals without AI skills.
4 days ago

Sale of shophouses tied to money laundering probe revives market

The shophouse market saw a 31.3% QoQ increase in sales.

Singapore's maternity leave falls short for many moms: report

Five in 10 working moms want extended leave policies.

Why executives struggle in adopting necessary green technologies

About 81% of the real estate sector indicated full preparedness.

Singaporeans turn to AI for shopping recommendations

For health concerns, however, many still prefer humans over AI.

New guideline restricts rejections of flexible work arrangement requests to business factors

By December this year, employees whose requests were rejected based on bias can seek union aid.

Office landlords dangle perks to attract tenants

Vacancy level could rise to 4.8% this year.

Startup future-proofs coffee with bean-free alternative amidst climate crisis

Prefer transforms surplus ingredients like day-old bread, soybean pulp, and barley grains into bean-free coffee.

Retail opportunities abound in 4 Orchard Shopping Belt sub-precincts

These sub-precincts will undergo redevelopment and have seen a growing presence of brands.

Sustainability and agrifood sectors fuel Singapore startup growth

The verticals closed 16 and 13 deals, respectively, in 2023.