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6 in 10 CISOs see human error as top cyber vulnerability
6 in 10 CISOs see human error as top cyber vulnerability
CISOs are focusing on AI to combat human-centric cyber threats.
Top 100 SGX companies see more independent directors in 2023
Among independent directors, 43% are male and 18% are female.
Singapore and Indonesia drive SEA private equity deals in 2023
Last year, however, deal volume fell by 24%.
BMW most favored car brand among Singapore campers
Tesla trails behind BMW.
Payroll providers in Singapore open to AI and automation for efficiency
Seven in 10 anticipate increased AI use in the next 12 months.
Singapore retailers slow to adopt self-checkout
Less than two in 10 retailers offer such feature.
Generative AI jobs double in Singapore
Singapore GenAI job postings are higher than US, UK, and Australia.
SMEs prefer standard office spaces over co-working options
Only three in 10 SMEs opt for co-working spaces.
Chemicals cluster forecasts brighter business prospects
A net weighted balance of 2% of firms projects improved business conditions in 2Q-3Q.
Fewer investors commit over 40% to ESG in portfolios
Only 28% did so in 2023, down from 37% in 2021.
Food processing/ manufacturing firms increase by 8%
There are 2,171 food processing/manufacturing establishments in Singapore.
Singapore's share of DDoS attacks in APAC climbs to 11%
It holds the fourth-highest share of DDoS attacks in APAC.
Deal activity in Singapore drops 15% YoY in the first 4 months of 2024
Deal activity also dropped across APAC.
Cyber attacks on Singapore production data among highest in SEA
Three in 10 companies hit by cyber attacks reported that their production data was targeted.
Deepfake fears grip 8 in 10 consumers
Only 7% of Singaporeans, however, have encountered deepfake.
Warehouse occupancy and rents to fall amid increased supply
In 1Q24, rents rose 2.0% QoQ, whilst occupancy fell to 91.1%.
Softer demand to slow rental and price growth for factories
In 1Q24, rental indices saw single-digit increases.