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LAZADA LAYOFF LAPSE: Should companies notify unions about retrenchments?

The company reportedly let go of nearly 100 employees early January without notifying the allied workers union.

LAZADA LAYOFF LAPSE: Should companies notify unions about retrenchments?

The company reportedly let go of nearly 100 employees early January without notifying the allied workers union.

LIST: Condo launches homebuyers should look out for

One of six new developments in 2024 begins sales booking on 27 January.

Fr8Labs takes the lead in digitalising freight forwarding systems in Asia

Tech-driven Fr8Labs secures $1.9M (US1.5m) to streamline freight forwarding through digital solutions.

Singapore faces cost, investment hurdles in hydrogen push

Significant technological development will enable Singapore to generate 50% of its power from low-carbon hydrogen by 2050.

Why Tim Hortons bets on ‘third-place’ to be first in Singapore’s coffee market

The brand aims to offer unique and healthier choices for consumers.

How OCBC’s blockchain expertise is powering Singapore’s digital currency ambitions

OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024.

Aspire’s new vibrant workplace, a tribute to Singaporean roots

The fintech player named its meeting rooms after iconic MRT stations like Orchard, Marina Bay, and more.

Singapore’s top 50 insurers see 3.7% YoY asset decline in 2022

Experts’ industry outlook for 2023-2024 centres on digital evolution with AI, protection gaps, strategic partnerships, and resilience amidst...

Tuas Power diversifies business for Singapore’s energy transition

The country’s sole operator of a coal/biomass cogeneration plant will rely on the use of more biomass and renewable energy imports for decarbonisation...

10 investment ideas for 2024

Experts say it’s time to shift from public to private investments. 

How NETS is helping SMEs get the right data to raise their revenue

NETS has a network of about 10 million cards and 130,000 payment touchpoints in Singapore.

4 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024

One of the measures will screen investments in entities critical to Singapore’s national security.

Financial services emerge as top practice area for Singapore’s lawyers

The emergence of new technologies is forcing a ‘new age of lawyering,’ says expert.

UOB deploys AI tools to level up employees’ productivity

The bank with the largest consumer footprint in ASEAN leads the way in adopting Microsoft’s Copilot for more collaborative and productive banking.

HSBC SG's Tancy Tan on balancing risk and innovation in AI adoption

COO Tancy Tan says the bank currently runs over 100 use cases for generative AI.

Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo

Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to...

Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific

The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.