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Times call for sustainability agenda integration into businesses’ culture, purpose

Experts contribute 4 key board responsibilities to escape the risk of greenwashing.

Times call for sustainability agenda integration into businesses’ culture, purpose

Experts contribute 4 key board responsibilities to escape the risk of greenwashing.

7 generative AI strategies for in-store management without replacing humans

Marketing and e-commerce specialists said generative AI can be used as a chatbot and trainer for store managers, and businesses that do not have the...

Developers face new requirements as Singapore safeguards property market from AML/TF activities

SG rolls out new anti-money laundering and terrorism financing requirements for developers that take effect on 28 June.

Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike

Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.

Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut

CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.

Pilon works to address gaps in businesses’ cash flow

Imagine a platform that enables immediate payment for suppliers and extended terms for buyers.

Agribusiness GAR’s golden strategy combats supply chain issues

The palm oil firm stayed resilient by building its logistics capabilities. 

More companies go for bigger collaborative spaces in post-pandemic offices

ISG, JLL Asia Pacific weigh in on fit-out trends, costs and near-future challenges.

Competing construction firms unite to meet industry’s towering demand

Construction industry expected to grow by 2.1% to $36b in 2023.

Phaidon proves ‘office environment’s not dead’ with bigger workspace

The expanded Singapore office is seen as Phaidon International’s ‘jewel of the crown’

Adopting XaaS leverages expense model for businesses — EY-Parthenon

The subscription-based model of bundling services for a monthly or annual fee still works.

Consumers crave human connection amidst era of automation

Businesses should balance automation with personal care, says Euromonitor International.

The ChatGPT effect? Investors bet big on deep tech startups 

An expert from Velocity Ventures believes new startups will build their business models on the chatbot.

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.

‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down

In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.

MBA programmes expand globally despite cost pressures

Providers offer experiential learning programmes through disruptive technologies.