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Fundamental shifts in financial management needed in 'next normal': report
Fundamental shifts in financial management needed in 'next normal': report
83% needed to do financial planning and budgeting at least twice a year, according to a new survey.
Proposed SINGA bonds unlikely to affect credit rating: OCBC
The government plans to borrow $90b for infrastructure projects, the highest amount of potential borrowing in three decades.
60% of property loan customers drawn to SORA-based interest rates stability: UOB
However, 70% are still familiarising themselves with SORA-pegged products.
Singapore March manufacturing output steps up
The Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index recorded a two-year high in the latest data, for March 2021.
Pandemic pushed more adult Singaporeans to plan retirement: report
64% of those aged 31-40 willing to forego capital for higher returns.
Most family businesses still have weak digital capabilities: survey
Research finds they lack digital tools required for the current changes in the business landscape.
Build digital infrastructure sustainably: National Development Minister
Speaking atthe opening of Digital Realty's new data center, Desmond Lee stressed the importance of environmental sustainability.
Anti-graft bureau charges two former NParks officers
It was alleged the officers received gratuities and gifts through hotels stays and transport services.
March manufacturing hits two-year high
The Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) increased by 0.3 points in March 2021.
2.2 million Singaporeans have not used their SingapoRediscovers vouchers
The vouchers, designed to get locals spending on tourism services, will expire on 30 June.
Singapore Airlines to revamp customer relationship management
The new system will support consistent and more personalised service, the airline says.
Sunseap to supply Facebook's Singapore operations with solar energy
The energy will come from Sunseap’s offshore floating solar farms.
More than 40% of Singapore firms to freeze pay
Hays reported this is higher compared to the 36% recorded last year.
Smarten Spaces launches future-ready hybrid workspaces
The Living Lab is equipped with AI technology and can be accessed remotely.
Industry Transformation Maps to be refreshed: Heng
ITMs progress has been disrupted by the pandemic, and a refreshed direction is needed.
More data needed before borders can be opened - MOH
The Ministry of Health noted that most countries have just begun their vaccination programmes.
Pandemic leads to surge in real-time payment transactions in 2020
Real-time payment transactions rose by 48% last year, according to ACI Worldwide Research.
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