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Why Asia’s cosmetics industry needs social commerce to drive growth
Why Asia’s cosmetics industry needs social commerce to drive growth
Social commerce in various platforms such as TikTok and Facebook is popular in the region.
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.
Japanese life insurers poised to surge $350b by 2028: GlobalData
The industry should increase 4.6% 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.