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Supply Chain
Sustainability
Technology

Associated British Ports (ABP) in Southampton and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) are to explore collaboration on green and digital shipping. The two ports discussed various areas of potential cooperation regarding sustainable maritime transport during the UK-Singapore Green Economy Framework (UKSGEF).

Arts & Culture
Community
Education

The Olympiad was a vibrant tapestry of cultural exchange and youthful energy, encapsulating the essence of global unity. Over 891 students from 13 schools from across the Dulwich International community, converged in sports competitions, art workshops, musical renditions, and theatre.

Market Opportunities
Road to Net Zero
Sustainability

The business potential of the green economy is evident. 10 companies and eight stakeholders from Northern Ireland will be visiting Malaysia and Singapore from March 18 to 22 to demonstrate their expertise, offerings and establish relationships with key in-market stakeholders.

Education
Human Resources
Member News

SSTC and INCEIF University have signed a unique collaboration agreement to develop a range of professional courses in the Islamic banking sector to fill the widening skills gaps in the market.

Business News
Human Resources
Singapore News

Labour demand cooled over the course of 2023. While employment growth was maintained throughout 2023, it slowed progressively with each successive quarter.

F&B
Member News

Feast to your heart's content! Experience culinary magic at Edge's Sunday Brunch: diverse cuisines, interactive chef stations, savour signature dishes like Black Angus Beef Short Rib, Local Farm Sustainable Barramundi and DIY Bloody Mary Station, and live music by The Young Folks. Join Pan Pacific for an unforgettable brunch!

Business News
Human Resources
Talent

About 2 in 5 employers in Singapore are resorting to inflating job titles to attract and retain talent, to limited success, reports Robert Walters.

Business News
Finance & Economics
Singapore News

ECONOMISTS upgraded the first-quarter growth forecast for Singapore’s economy, with some attributing the gains in part to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concerts. Gross domestic product (GDP) probably expanded 2.9 per cent in the three months ending Mar 31, the quickest pace in six quarters, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey.

New Member

ALTIOS International is a Global Business Development Firm focused on helping businesses grow through international expansion and cross-border investments in the world’s leading markets. They successfully combine a full range of market entry services and a powerful global and well-positioned network of 35 offices in the most attractive markets.

Business News
Human Resources
Singapore News

The qualifying monthly salary for Employment Pass applicants will go up from S$5,000 to S$5,600. For those in the financial services sector, it will be S$6,200.