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Ageing
Millennials more prepared for retirement than their older peers: Prudential Singapore
Three in five millennials are confident of having enough funds to support themselves and their families during retirement.
September 30, 2020
Global Economy
Singapore overtakes US as world's most competitive economy this year
SINGAPORE (May 29): Singapore has reclaimed its position as the world’s most competitive economy for the first time since 2010, according to the International Institute for Management Development's (IMD) 2019 World Competitiveness Report released to
May 29, 2019
Disruption and Digitalisation
After all the talk about digitisation Asia Pacific businesses are still lagging behind, finds survey
SINGAPORE (May 2): Despite acknowledging the significance of digital transformation as a stepping stone to achieve their business goals, Asia Pacific businesses are still suffering from a lack of digital competencies, according to new research by the Econ
May 02, 2019
Careers & Training
Here's how Singapore's organisations can retain their top talent
SINGAPORE (Feb 27): Fostering human connections is a significant factor in retaining employees who value job security, especially in Singapore.
February 27, 2019
Private equity
2019 will be a banner year for private markets, says BlackRock
SINGAPORE (Jan 7): Private markets are set to become particularly popular this year as institutional investors turn to private markets to mitigate risks amid rising concerns about a downturn in the economic cycle.
January 07, 2019
Management & Corporate Governance
Asia Pacific employers still fall short of fixing the compensation divide, finds survey
SINGAPORE (Sept 18): Over half the companies in Asia Pacific are failing to compensate their staff effectively and fairly, suggests a new study conducted by Willis Towers Watson.
September 18, 2018
Singapore economy
Expats love Singapore for quality of life, but less so for work-life balance and the locals: survey
SINGAPORE (Sept 6): Global expatriates (expats) continue to wax lyrical over Singapore’s political stability and great transportation infrastructure, although the city state is not without its flaws.
September 06, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore SMEs are region's top exporters thanks to its 'thriving digital economy', finds study
SINGAPORE (Aug 1): Singapore’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing a leading role in driving export in Asia Pacific, according to the latest study commissioned by FedEx Express.
August 01, 2018
Millennials the most savings-savvy generation in Singapore, finds UOB study
SINGAPORE (July 18): Singapore's millennials are outpacing their Generation X (Gen X) and baby boomer peers when it comes to growing their savings, according to United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) transaction patterns of its flagship UOB One Account holder
July 18, 2018
Management & Corporate Governance
How much will it cost Singapore bosses to hire skilled talent in 2030?
SINGAPORE (June 21): By 2030, Singapore can expect to pay an extra US$29,065 ($39,600) per highly-skilled worker per year – representing a wage premium equivalent to about 10% of the city state’s 2017 GDP.
June 21, 2018