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The IT job: Demand for digital occupations rises in Singapore
The IT job: Demand for digital occupations rises in Singapore
It accounted for an annual average of 11% of total online job positions in Singapore.
Gov’t needs to review valuations to ensure success of land sale programme – experts
Colliers estimates Hong Kong land revenue last year only 50% of target.
Three opportunities SEA countries can expect from a 'Plus One' approach
This approach is set to diversify Southeast Asia's supply chain.
Southeast Asia needs at least US$200b in energy sector investment by 2030
Of this, over three-quarters should be earmarked for clean energy.
How ChatGPT can change healthcare sector
The AI chatbot has the potential to change healthcare, GlobalData said.
Did digital banks fail to disrupt?
Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.
How Asian banks can retain their cross-border dominance
The emergence of fintechs is whittling down their dominance.
Hong Kong's Hottest Startups of 2023
Startups with "disruptive applications in the Web 3.0 space" dominate.
Experts rally for change in legal industry’s ‘billable system’
A report from UC Hastings College of the Law stated that "a most-hours-wins system disproportionately disadvantages women partners.”
20 Hottest Startups of 2023
Healthtech startups dominated the list.
What homebuyers want: Three key trends reshaping the property market
GuocoLand capitalised on these trends, resulting in 84% of Lentor Modern units sold in two days.
Private trustees take over bankruptcy cases in Singapore
Legal experts said this change will speed up bankruptcy cases, but warn of negative implications.
Leader Energy gains ground in Cambodia with new transmission line project
This Malaysia-based firm aims to accelerate Cambodia’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
Banks urged to integrate ESG data into IT systems: McKinsey
Banks must apply a use-case driven approach to introduce new ESG capabilities.
KS Orka’s gradual development model increases geothermal projects success
By implementing this strategy, the company can mitigate the risk of incurring a $5m loss from drilling a single well.
Cards maintain dominance in Hong Kong's payment landscape
Over nine in 10 consumers use cards as their payment method.
ASEAN nations bear annual losses of $17b due to supply chain disruptions
The retail and wholesale sectors were amongst the hardest hit.