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Economists uphold 2.4% full-year GDP growth for Singapore in Q2
Next year, they expect the economy to grow by 2.5%.
Economists uphold 2.4% full-year GDP growth for Singapore in Q2
Next year, they expect the economy to grow by 2.5%.
Facebook tops social media platforms for job seekers
Six in 10 job switchers use the platform.
Business optimism up in Q3
Construction, transportation and finance sectors are the most optimistic.
Chart of the Day: More firms reported payment delays last year
The share of Singapore firms with payment delays fell to 62% from 77%.
Boutique properties can rival larger projects in growth
Median prices at Residences @ Jansen nearly doubled to $1,233 psf.
Consideration to fly with Singapore Airlines plunges after SQ321 incident
Despite the drop, SIA remains the most considered airline amongst Singaporeans.
6 in 10 CISOs see human error as top cyber vulnerability
CISOs are focusing on AI to combat human-centric cyber threats.
Top 100 SGX companies see more independent directors in 2023
Among independent directors, 43% are male and 18% are female.
Singapore and Indonesia drive SEA private equity deals in 2023
Last year, however, deal volume fell by 24%.
BMW most favored car brand among Singapore campers
Tesla trails behind BMW.
Payroll providers in Singapore open to AI and automation for efficiency
Seven in 10 anticipate increased AI use in the next 12 months.
Singapore retailers slow to adopt self-checkout
Less than two in 10 retailers offer such feature.
Generative AI jobs double in Singapore
Singapore GenAI job postings are higher than US, UK, and Australia.
SMEs prefer standard office spaces over co-working options
Only three in 10 SMEs opt for co-working spaces.
Chemicals cluster forecasts brighter business prospects
A net weighted balance of 2% of firms projects improved business conditions in 2Q-3Q.
Fewer investors commit over 40% to ESG in portfolios
Only 28% did so in 2023, down from 37% in 2021.
Food processing/ manufacturing firms increase by 8%
There are 2,171 food processing/manufacturing establishments in Singapore.