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Singapore returns to world's top 20 most expensive list on a stronger Singdollar: ECA International
SINGAPORE (June 12): After its fall to 24th place last year, Singapore has now returned to the global top 20 most expensive cities in the world rankings, based on the findings of ECA International’s latest Cost of Living survey.
June 12, 2018
Here's how much a business trip to Singapore will cost you per day
SINGAPORE (Apr 17): It has become increasingly expensive for companies to send their staff on business trips on Singapore, finds a recent survey conducted by research firm ECA International.
April 17, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore is still Asia's top ranked city for quality of living but where's the improvement?
SINGAPORE (Mar 20): Singapore has once again bagged the title of Asia’s highest ranked city in terms of quality of living over the past 12 months, based on findings from Mercer’s 20th edition of its Quality of Living survey.
March 20, 2018
Fintech
Are biometrics becoming the new norm for making payments in Singapore?
SINGAPORE (Mar 20): Making everyday purchases with the touch of a thumb, or a quick glance at a camera, are fast becoming the preferred mode of payment among Singaporeans, according to a recent Visa survey on biometric authentication for payments.
March 20, 2018
Effective engagement is key for banks to retain customers, finds survey
SINGAPORE (Mar 15): Two-fifths (40%) of local retail banking customers in Singapore are ready to stop or cancel their services with a bank on the grounds of poor customer engagement, according to a recent study commissioned by customer experience & call c
March 15, 2018
Careers & Training
Strong hiring outlook in Singapore continues into 2Q18
SINGAPORE (Mar 13): Singapore’s employers are continuing to indicate a strong hiring outlook for 2Q18 with 16% intending to hire during the quarter ahead, according to data from workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup’s latest ManpowerGroup Employme
March 13, 2018
Singapore economy
Digital products & services to drive 60% of Singapore's GDP by 2021, predicts study
SINGAPORE (Feb 21): An IDC study commissioned by Microsoft predicts that digital transformation will add about US$10 billion ($13.2 billion) to Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) figures by 2021 with an annual increase in GDP growth rate by 0.6%.
February 21, 2018
Global Economy
Singapore remains among world's 'least miserable' economies
SINGAPORE (Feb 15): Rising prices are more of a threat to the global economy this year than joblessness, according to Bloomberg’s Misery Index, which sums inflation and unemployment outlooks for 66 economies.
February 15, 2018
Global Economy
Shape of world's future lies in the non-Western states
SINGAPORE (Jan 25): The fate of the world lies heavily in what happens in the 85% of the world's population that lives outside of North America and Europe, particularly Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
January 25, 2018
New business opportunities abound for retailers as industry landscape transforms, says Deloitte
SINGAPORE (Jan 24): It is a transformative time in retail with consumers in the driver’s seat, according to Deloitte Global.
January 24, 2018