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Singapore maintains zero chief HR officer turnover for two years running
Singapore maintains zero chief HR officer turnover for two years running
The city-state also saw two COO appointments in 2025.
2 hours ago
Cards lead SG's payments market in 2025 as wallets and A2A gain ground
It held 44% of e-commerce and 40% of POS spend.
3 hours ago
Healthcare IoT industry poised for $556.7b boom by 2032
It will be driven by growing investments in digital technology adoption.
13 hours ago
More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice
Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust.
1 day ago
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
1 day ago
Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
2 days ago
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
2 days ago
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
2 days ago
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
6 days ago
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
6 days ago
Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.
Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says
All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade
Vietnam drives longer routes and multimodal demand.
Vietnam expands exports across global trade
Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
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