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APAC bond trading navigates volatility with sharpe ratio and liquidity

From an investment perspective, there are different metrics to look at.

APAC bond trading navigates volatility with sharpe ratio and liquidity

From an investment perspective, there are different metrics to look at.

Chaudhary Group focuses on digital and green future in 54th WEF

Nirvana Chaudhary outlines strategic shifts in sustainability and digital banking at the World Economic Forum.

APAC labour participation rate continues to decline

Socio-economic progress and education are the key drivers.

Budget 2024: 3 tax strategies to offset BEPS 2.0 effects

Should the directive be implemented, selected MNEs will be subject to a global minimum tax of 15%.

Andrew Carver's visionary leadership transforms Throne Lounge Singapore into the epitome of exclusive nightlife

Throne Lounge staged its comeback between the Singapore F1 week and the first COVID-free holiday season.

Health insurance amongst top priorities for job seekers in SG, HK

76% of tech hiring managers in Singapore and Hong Kong found recruitment highly competitive in 2023. 

Remote work boosts job retention– study

Employees with flexible remote work options are 22% less likely to quit than fully remote ones. 

Increased compensation counters quiet quitting trend

Organisations understand “quiet quitting” to be mislabeled work and life balance.

Salary hike to stay flat this 2024 for S’porean workers: Aon

40% of Southeast Asian companies are carefully optimistic about hiring.

Singapore private home prices up 2.7% in Q4

Overall home prices grew by 6.7% in full-year 2023.

Asia’s economic growth expected despite China slowdown, higher geopolitical risk

The region is expected to account for 60% of the global economy in 2024, EIU reported. 

APAC automotive exhaust market sees 1.3% decline in CAGR through 2028

Rising electric vehicle adoption and stricter emission controls drive negative growth in APAC’s automotive exhaust systems.

Market cap of top insurers climbs in Q4, first three months in ‘choppy’ waters

Demand for life and cyber coverage, China's reopening, and the adoption of insurtech could drive the industry forward. 

Over half of Australians wants to eat healthier in 2024

On the other hand, 26% struggle to make healthy choices.

Online grocery sales growth slows in Asia

A significant decline in basket sizes were seen in Malaysia and India.

Around 3 in 5 energy CEOs prioritise AI investment

They have concerns about ethical practices such as plagiarism and data protection.