Singapore Business Review Magazine - Issue 106

In this issue

The Year of the Wood Dragon ushers in opportunities, changes, and prosperity. If you are looking for ideas to grow your wealth, investment experts we interviewed on page 38 believe that investing in private and alternative assets is a smart financial move to start off 2024.

Expats from Hong Kong set to boost prime district home demand

With a significant number of C-suite executives relocating to Singapore from Hong Kong, experts anticipate a potential turnaround in the declining residential market, especially in prime districts.

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Meet the five types of employees in Singapore

Five distinct personas are emerging in workplaces around the globe, and in Singapore, the most prevalent is the \"Road Warriors\" or employees who prefer flexibility over all else.

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'Silver spenders' spur investment opportunities

Singapore’s ageing population creates investment opportunities in the fields of healthcare, senior care, cosmetics, travel, leisure, and long-term financial planning, according to RHB.

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3 factors that can position SG as the market of choice for the halal industry

Businesses eyeing entry into the halal industry should strongly consider Singapore as their market of choice as the country is poised to become a global hub for halal, thanks in large part to the presence of Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) and its renowned certification scheme.

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Dozer slashes need for big teams in data app development

Data engineers can instantly build a data serving infrastructure instead of months.

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Aampe boosts app engagement with unique texts

The startup's e-commerce client recorded a 6.7% incremental additional purchase events from consumers after generating relevant marketing messages.

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Lendela redefines borrowing experience to fight isolation and stigma

The startup provides a platform for easy loan eligibility assessment using minimal personal data.

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Accor's Hotel Faber Park SG offers unique experience for culture-seeking travellers

Singapore's first Handwritten Collection hotel was inspired by the iconic Mount Faber.

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DPT service providers face higher costs under MAS' investor protection measures

MAS has required all providers to hold customers' money and assets in a trust.

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Pay transparency trend relies on the labour market's future

If the labour market softens, firms can decide whether or not to openly disclose salaries.

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How brands can avoid inauthentic throwback marketing

Analysts flag common errors in using nostalgia marketing and cite brand campaigns that are winning hearts.

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ZALORA seizes opportunity in revenge tourists' purchasing power

The e-commerce platform added more travel-related items catering to the rise in travel searches from customers.

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Indonesian challenger Fore Coffee brings its sustainability ethos to Singapore

The brand uses recycled materials to furnish each of its 150 coffee shops.

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Lylo elevates short term car rental services with care packages, delivery option

The company assures that renting a car in Singapore comes with convenience and peace of mind.

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Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in the Asia Pacific region

After just one year in operation, it has enlisted 12% of Singapore's total population as customers.

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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.

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

The bank is one of the institutions chosen to pilot wholesale CBDC use in 2024.

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10 investment ideas for 2024

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

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4 bills businesses should know in 2024

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

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IPO scene under Singapore's threat from US, Australia

Homegrown firms such as Simpple and Grab chose to list in the US.

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Fintech investors now prioritise profitability over valuation

An expert said fintechs must have more than one revenue stream to attract investors amidst economic slump.

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Singapore faces cost and investment hurdles in hydrogen push

Tech advances will allow SG to produce 50% of its energy from low-carbon hydrogen by 2050.

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Tuas Power diversifies business for Singapore's energy transition

The country's sole operator will rely on biomass and renewable energy imports for decarbonisation.

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Startups focusing on 'continuity of care' flourish in SG's booming health tech sector

Life sciences expert says fragmented data remains a challenge for many healthcare institutions and an opportunity for tech startups.

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Singapore Business Review Magazine Description:

Singapore Business Review (SBR) Magazine is a quarterly business magazine published by Charlton Media Group. It was launched in 2001 and is the only local business magazine in Singapore guaranteed to reach senior decision makers in the top 1,700 companies with combined sales of S$692 billion and 94% of listed companies.

SBR is known for its in-depth coverage of the Singaporean business landscape, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to business, including:

* Industry trends and analysis
* Company profiles and interviews with CEOs
* Government policies and regulations
* Technology and innovation
* Finance and markets
* Leadership and management
* Sustainability and social responsibility

SBR is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the Singaporean business world. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Singapore.