Singapore lies in the middle of the world’s fastest growing region, Southeast Asia, which should be a boon for trade but the seas that global trade sail on are far from calm, according to panellists speaking at the “Between Promise and Peril: How Asia’s [...]

"In just six years, between 2015 and 2021, data traffic has quadrupled to around 20 zettabytes, covering both domestic and cross-border flows." Speaking at a fireside chat during the Singapore Apex Business Summit’s Future of Trade Forum, Johanna Hill, Deputy Director-General at the World [...]

Today, Asia finds itself at a critical juncture where the forces of globalisation and sustainability intersect, presenting both opportunities and challenges that will shape its future. As the world's most populated continent and a new powerhouse of economic growth, Asia is [...]

Keeping costs for businesses in check – that’s what the Singapore government is doing to help shape a more resilient business environment, regionally, and globally. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Teo Chee Hean, outlined three ways Singapore government [...]

Singapore's economy achieved real value-added growth of 2.8% per annum between 2016 and 2023, despite the pandemic shock. Labour productivity over the same period grew by 2.1% annually. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat revealed this today when he launched the [...]

Singapore faces significant demographic challenges with an aging population and low fertility rates, prompting a reevaluation of workplace dynamics. Businesses are increasingly turning to flexible work arrangements—providing employees with greater ability to work outside of their office walls—to not only adapt [...]