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01/08/2022

An explainer video for any man on the street about the string Singapore dollar.

The Singapore dollar isn't just pretty to look at — it's also one of the strongest currencies in the world. But is it strong enough to help us cope with the ...

10/06/2022

In a rapidly transforming business world, we can expect to see more consulting divisions spinning off from traditional accounting practices.

The accounting firm is exploring a plan to split its global audit and consulting practices, following an effort by fellow Big Four firm Ernst & Young to potentially spin off its consulting arm, according to people familiar with the matter.

22/03/2022

[The Business Times] Singapore could potentially include nuclear in energy supply mix: report

The Energy 2050 Committee report focused on a scenario-based approach for Singapore to steer the energy sector in 2050, depending on the pace of how low-carbon energy technologies such as hydrogen, new geothermal and nuclear technologies advance and are deployed globally, which it deemed "critical uncertainties".

NUCLEAR energy may not be completely off the table as Singapore charts its path to decarbonise the power sector to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more at The Business Times.

22/03/2022

[The Business Times] Singapore economy likely to grow in 2022 but don't rule out recession, stagflation: Lawrence Wong

"It may well be that we can still continue to grow, which is still our assumption today... But there is also the likelihood that things may escalate or that this could be a prolonged war, in which case, there will certainly be an impact on supply chains, on inflation and on global growth, all of which will then impact Singapore," he said.

SINGAPORE'S baseline assumption is that its economy is still able to grow this year, but adverse situations such as a recession or stagflation cannot be ruled out, owing to uncertainties arising from the deepening crisis in Ukraine, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 22). Read more....

15/03/2022

Impact of Russia-Ukraine tension on Asean economies

The region's economic recovery was set to firm up in 2022, said Fitch Ratings in a report, but rising commodity prices as a result of the conflict are a growing risk. This is despite the relatively small trade and investment linkages between Russia and Asean.

WHILE most of Asean does not have direct exposure to Russia, markets in the region are likely to face headwinds from supply shocks on key manufacturing and agricultural imports, as well as higher food and energy prices. Read more at The Business Times.

24/02/2022

We help firms leverage on the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to their transform their practices.

Firms are under tremendous pressure to pick up the pace of technology adoption for a host of reasons.

09/02/2022

SINGAPORE:

Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax will be raised to 9% before 2025, and the question of when the hike will take place has been an ongoing concern with economists predicting that it will be announced this year.

As part of our run-up to Budget 2022, Business Times takes a closer look at the reasons behind the GST increase, how Covid-19 might have shortened the timeline and what lies ahead for our economy and growth.

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AT least 3 forms of taxes could come under focus at Singapore's upcoming Budget 2022, as the government is likely to make fiscal sustainability a top priority after it spent the last 2 years containing the economic fallout from Covid-19, watchers said. Read more at The Business Times.

09/02/2022

SINGAPORE on Net-Zero commitments:
A recent study by Engie Impact, a sustainability solutions company, found 90 per cent of companies in the Asia-Pacific lack confidence that their business units and individuals are incentivised to decarbonise. Half of these companies also say they do not have mechanisms to integrate carbon in investment and business decisions.

WHILE net-zero commitments hold a solid spot on many corporate board and C-suite agendas today, many companies in Singapore and Asia are still trying to figure out what net zero entails. Read more at The Business Times.

07/02/2022

Super apps, platforms, digital ecosystems — these relatively new phrases mark a distinct transition in the global economy. It favors collaboration over competition, integration over isolation and experience over exclusion.

Super apps, platforms, digital ecosystems -- these relatively new phrases mark a distinct transition in the global economy.

28/01/2022

INDONESIA: The central government is targeting for 50 million people to participate in the digital literacy programme until 2024.

The Communication and Informatics Ministry is encouraging regional governments to boost the digital literacy of human resources in their regions.

28/01/2022

PHILIPPINES: Retail investing is on the rise! After a decade, the Philippine Stock Exchange hosts this 2-day investor education forum. We look forward to brighter days ahead in 2022. Attend for free.
Day 1- Saturday, 29 Jan 2022 9am-3:45pm and Day 2- Sunday, 30 Jan 2022 9am-3:30pm.

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. is hosting the first ever PSE Investment Expo on January 29 and 30, 2022. This is a two-day online conference intended for investors across all levels of experience to promote investing and increase awareness on legitimate investment instruments in the Philippines...

28/01/2022

IDC Asia-Asian Financial Services: what's ramping up in 2022

Some clues on areas being looked at in financial institutions innovation awards is in this document:
https://custom.cvent.com/C38453D1FB0B4F29822D6E2FD4EE4D2D/files/e275227448e746e5bb8ff26cf3aa0308.pdf