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How TikTok powers cross-border shopping for Singapore retailers

The yellow basket feature allows viewers to purchase items directly during livestreams.

Income Insurance seeks to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition

The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.

SIDS fights misconceptions in interior design with accreditation, education

The organisation is setting up a digital platform to speed up accreditation from 6 to 2 months.

IHH's proton therapy takes aim at tumours with precision and low risk

Leaving surrounding organs at risk during cancer treatment might become a thing of the past.

SingPost pivots from mail to logistics as e-commerce demand drives growth

It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.

Singapore needs SEA neighbours to power renewable energy transition

Experts favour Malaysia and Indonesia as renewable energy import sources.

Singapore's architecture blueprint spurs push to tackle brain drain in other sectors

Paying the country's architects just right will hopefully stop the brain drain.

Millionaires eye a piece of Singapore's rich colonial era

The country's remaining 6,500 shophouses are in high demand amongst the ultra-rich.

HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents

The portal enables sellers to list their units themselves.

Factory and retail spaces shine as housing heads for worst market slump in 16 years

Its manufacturing and tourism rebound will spur demand for industrial and high-street shops.

Can Singapore employers use office wellness to fight employee burnout?

Companies must provide more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.

Singapore must find more sparks to keep tourists enchanted beyond concerts

An expert said the Eras Tour packages thrived on popularity and ticket scarcity.

Worst port congestion in years leads to berth delays

Ships now wait one to two days to berth due to the Red Sea attacks.

Retailers told to step up as RTS link with Johor Bahru looms

Shops should add value and cut costs to battle their lower-priced rivals.

Billionaire clans may fuel Singapore's future private equity buyout wave

The city-state's 1,650 single-family offices are helping drive a private capital rebound.

Singapore Institute of Technology's Punggol campus is an eco-tech wonder

The borderless campus features an abundant space for engagement and interaction.

Why investors are shifting to US tech stocks

Singaporean investors are directing a growing amount of capital towards foreign markets, with the United States being a top destination.

AI flags fraud before failure

Startup Transparently.AI has developed a pioneering technology that detects accounting manipulation and fraud using artificial intelligence (AI), predicting the risk of corporate collapse almost instantly.

How improved worker dorms offer relief but still lack support

Singapore is implementing stricter standards for migrant worker dormitories to improve health and living conditions, but concerns remain over unresolved issues such as limited access to essential services, inadequate transport options, and poor food quality.

Here's why longer taxi lifespans won't put more cabs on the road

A decade ago, Singapore’s taxi fleet was double its current size.

Smile API Eases Loan Process

Financial institutions and lenders rely on credit worthiness to grant loans, but assessing it can be challenging with only employment and payroll information. Smile API addresses this challenge by transforming employment data into credit data.

Industry Concerns Rise As Accountant Numbers Decline

Accounting firms and universities strive to boost the sector's appeal with new roles and education programmes.

New Rule Curbs Biases Against Flexi Work

Employers who oppose remote work solely because it deviates from traditional office norms can no longer deny this option to employees and may face consequences for doing so.

Trials Target Better Management Of Treatment-Resistant Depression

Managing treatment-resistant depression (TRD) can take months to years, but Singapore is accelerating the process by embarking on trials of personalised transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) specifically tailored for Asian brains.

Singapore's tech powerhouses triumph at SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2024

In today's digital age, technological innovation is not just a competitive advantage; it is a key driver of progress. Companies that embrace digital disruption and leverage the power of technology are unlocking a world of opportunity, transforming industries, and shaping a more connected future.

InterContinental unveils rain refund package for guests

Guests receive a refund for a 1-night room rate if it rains for more than 2 hours during their stay.

New law weaves in work protections and retirement benefits into gig workers' safety net

Platform workers will be able to make CPF contributions into their ordinary and special accounts.

Surbana Jurong's new HQ integrates green spaces and smart technology

The headquarters features biophilic elements that enhance natural light and air circulation.

ION Orchard dives into gamification amidst experiential retail demand

The mall's in-app augmented reality game offers more than 30 rewards.

Why Singaporeans are okay with locking away over $4b of their money

Customers can only access locked’ money with a physical card or by visiting a branch.