Singapore
MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus and Shopee ties to scale growth
MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus and Shopee ties to scale growth
It seeks to disprove doubters of digital banking, which has struggled to live up to the hype.
SG's life insurance total weighted new business premiums surge 27% YoY in H1'24
Employment in the market was stable, a slight decrease of 0.5% versus last year.
Why health insurance is crucial for HR leaders
About nine in 10 employers prioritise health benefits in employee value proposition.
Income Insurance targets to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition
The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.
S’pore bags ‘resilience champion’ status, boosts global business
It ranked 3rd, thanks to its location coupled with a stable and efficient gov’t.
Singapore leads in cyber insurance with 96% adoption rate
About 76% of businesses reinforced cyber defences to qualify for insurance.
Redevelopment a toss-up between city retail and CBD offices
CBD and Orchard Belt have seen numerous redevelopment projects propelled by URA incentives.
7 in 10 educators favour personal mobile data over public networks
70% of respondents remain wary of unknown links and attachments.
SG’s life insurers see 32.2% leap in new business premiums in Q1’24
This is equivalent to S$1.4b.
Cynosure wins SBR International Business Awards 2024 with Groundbreaking Clinical Education Peer Programme
Medical equipment manufacturing powerhouse Cynosure has clinched the prestigious SBR International Business Awards 2024 for Healthcare for its innovative Clinical Education Peer Programme for doctors in the region.
Asia's First Social Wellness Club to open in Singapore
Asian Business Review’s Simon Hyett speaks with social wellness thought leader Diana Kraemer on why the island nation represents the perfect social wellness incubus.
InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.
E-commerce giants outshine Facebook in SG marketplace safety ratings
In 2023, Singapore reported 9,783 e-commerce scam cases.
Payment cards hold 40% share in Singapore's e-commerce
The market is expected to hit $23.6b at a CAGR of 9.1% by 2028.
Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias
Leading women in Singapore’s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing women’s careers in male-dominated sectors.
Why Singapore leads in regional business stability
FM Global attributed the high rank to its commitment to infrastructure development and resilience-building measures.