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Why Singapore’s 3G phaseout is a double-edged sword

Singapore will shut down its 3G services by 31 July 2024.

Why Singapore’s 3G phaseout is a double-edged sword

Singapore will shut down its 3G services by 31 July 2024.

Tempered adoption of AI tools may spell greater leap for fintech firms

Expert underscores generative AI’s strength in streamlining front-of-office work, but banks on human expertise for in-depth development.

SG’s property insurance to stay afloat in 2023 – GlobalData

Disciplined underwriting and well-diversified portfolios will support profitability, an analyst said.

The latest ACE Hardware store concept brings inspiration to Indonesia

This store combines offline and online shopping to enhance the retail shopping experience.

Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’

Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.

Ciputra Life goes beyond its captive market by addressing customer pain points

Its customer-centric approach results in 60% non-captive customers

Singapore's most notable real estate agents under 40

Majority of agents in the list are experts on the residential market.

Properties promoting ‘live, work and play’ gain popularity in Singapore

Homebuyers want homes that they can customise to meet their multifaceted needs.

Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance

Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.

Experts tout SG’s strata commercial spaces an ideal investment choice

Apart from delivering significant returns, this property type is not affected by the recent ABSD hike.

Retail sector offers the least work flexibility: report

Only four in 10 retail employees feel their employers offer flexibility.

Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options

Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.

Hong Kong needs to build 6,000 more elderly places yearly

JLL warns that the city could face a potential shortage of elderly places by 2032.

Language requirement bars HK firms from attracting foreign talent

An HR expert advises firms to re-assess ‘baked-in’ job fit expectations.

New bill positions Hong Kong as a more attractive hub for single family offices

Experts say the city’s tax incentive regime is less stringent than Singapore’s.

Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts

Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.

Mercu cuts cost and time spent on hiring, training deskless workforce

Employee turnover in frontline industries can be up to 4x higher than office-based workers.