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Singtel’s net-zero goal to be brought forward to 2045 from 2050
Singtel’s net-zero goal to be brought forward to 2045 from 2050
The telco firm said it is progressing with its net-zero target.
Fullerton Healthcare and vendor face fines over data breach as hospital strengthens cybersecurity
A $58,000 penalty was imposed on Fullerton and $10,000 on Agape CP Holdings.
Beauty and personal products may grow by US$39.3b by 2027
Euromonitor International identified four Asian beauty trends.
Asia poised to be the center of the E2W revolution
China may account for 53% of sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W) in 2021, but India and Indonesia are fast-growing markets.
German-led BPO ServiceBuro carves a niche in the Philippine market
Founder and Owner Julian Stark talks about the company’s unique offering and its competitive advantages in the BPO industry.
Condo owners reluctant to sell private homes due to cooling measures
The 15-month wait-out period is a factor.
Singapore is amongst top global investment destinations: report
More than a quarter of global businesses look to Southeast Asia for expansion.
Exports value down to $338.3b in April
The value of Hong Kong exports went down by 13%.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
The Calmer Co. eyes global market share with kava innovation
CEO Anthony Noble explains the recent alliance with CJ Patel Group and the push to modernise kava into popular juices.
Businesses in Asia Pacific strive to enhance TPRM to overcome complex challenges
Moody’s expert Choon Hong Chua suggests strategies for navigating geopolitical disruptions and exhorts top-level corporate support for TPRM.
What Gen Zs want: 20% prefer unemployment than work for non-inclusive firms
Six in 10 Gen Zs said they need a firm that backs equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Third-party risk management challenges persist in APAC: KPMG
85% of businesses view third-party risk management as a strategic priority, but many still struggle to establish fit-for-purpose programmes.
Singapore’s total merchandise trade down 7.8% in Q1
EnterpriseSingapore foresees that exports will decline 10% to 8%.
Telco company and global tech firm form JV to launch digital telco brands
e&international will also benefit from digital expertise and global operations.
Only 30% of Singaporeans trust financial institutions, amongst the lowest in the region
In Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, less than half of the customers express trust in their banks.