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Singapore Budget 2023: The CPF Factor
It should be no surprise that cost is the key theme of Budget 2023. With overall inflation rising to 6.6% year on year in January 2023, Singaporeans have noticed the rising prices for virtually everything.
Metaverse or ‘Doom’verse? Lack of clear use-case dampens prospects
The year 2023 has not started well for Meta. Its Metaverse division, Reality Labs, suffered a USD 13.7 billion loss in 2022, up from USD 10.2 billion in 2021. Meta itself saw a USD 251 billion devaluation on 2nd February 2023 – a record single day loss in US history.
Digital ASEAN: Regional E-shoppers Demand Better From Platforms
The ASEAN e-shopper is growing up and becoming discerning. While the advantages of online shopping are known to most, what can set an e-commerce site apart from its competitors is a willingness to tackle the pain points of e-shoppers.
Rise of the Sustainable Consumer in Southeast Asia
Sustainable consumption continues to gain traction despite ongoing challenges such as inflation, jobs, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Top Employment Trends for 2023
As 2023 begins, the global job market remains uncertain due to economic concerns, but there is some optimism among Southeast Asians. We predict the key job trends likely to emerge this year.
The Impact of AI on Employment: Will ChatGPT replace human workers?
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As AI technology, such as ChatGPT and similar natural language processing (NLP) systems, continue to evolve, it raises the question of whether these technologies will eventually replace human workers and make many current roles redundant.
ASEAN Perspectives: Did We Move Forwards in 2022?
Governments will need to be proactive trying to rein in inflation, provide job opportunities, and manage rising costs of living as we enter 2023.
What lies ahead in 2023: Top 5 expectations in Southeast Asia
Everyone loves to play The Oracle, especially in these times of uncertainty and unpredictability. So, what do over 9,000 Southeast Asians across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam feel about what’s coming in 2023?
The Big Global News Stories of 2022
As we usher in a new year, it is worth recapping which 2022 news stories stuck with us the most.