millennials

Singapore millennials seen to have ‘worst retirement prospects of any generation’

SINGAPORE (May 19): After having entered the workforce in a time of subdued economic conditions, Singapore’s millennials now face the responsibility of financially supporting an increasing number of older, non-working generations over the remainder of t

Are Singapore’s millennials overly optimistic about their future?

SINGAPORE (March 2): Eight out of 10 millennial investors in Singapore are optimistic about their retirement prospects on the belief they will be able to maintain, if not improve, their current lifestyle after they retire.

Nearly a third of millennials in Asia expect to retire broke: survey

SINGAPORE (Feb 21): A survey of investors in Asia has revealed that millennials in the region are at substantial risk of a cash crunch during their later years, according to global financial services group Manulife.

Singapore millennials are making their purchases based on these 3 factors

SINGAPORE (Feb 21): ICLP, the loyalty marketing agency unit of the Collinson Group, has released its latest findings based on a survey which aims to identify top factors driving the buying decisions of Singapore’s “next generation of shoppers”.

China Focus

China's millennials are hustling for part-time gigs instead of traditional jobs

BEIJING (Feb 21): With a fur-lined jacket and a Miu Miu shoulder bag, Zhang Chen isn’t your traditional Chinese migrant worker. She huddles with about 40 others in the frosty, polluted air of North Beijing, waiting to apply for a two-day job guiding v

68% of Singaporeans confident of securing year-end bonus

SINGAPORE (Dec 9): A slowing global economy is not dampening Singaporeans’ hopes of a year-end bonus, with 68% expressing confidence in securing a year-end bonus, according to the latest global Randstad Workmonitor report.
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7 surprising revelations about millennials’ views on wealth and the economy

SINGAPORE (Nov 30): Millennials, watch out. A new global study released by UBS on Wednesday has found that Singaporeans aged between 18 and 34 are less confident in achieving their wealth aspirations than those from emerging economies.

From brick-and-mortar to ‘click-and-mortar’

SINGAPORE (Nov 18): It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that Singapore’s consumer habits are evolving as we know it.

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Rise of the millennial business traveller

SINGAPORE (Nov 4): The profile of the business traveller has shifted in recent years. Senior management and C-suite executives, who once made up the bulk of business travellers, are now travelling less.
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