Singapore Business Review

Purpose, social issues, drive Gen Z and millennial decision-making: report
Younger generations adhere to values in professional and personal lives.
Singapore the eighth most preferred work destination in the world: report
For Singaporeans, nearly a two-thirds are willing to work abroad.
Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur trade, labour and investments: Maybank 
The initiative could help ease the shortage of talent.
Mapletree successfully closes Japan logistics fund
MAJIC is expected to manage over $1.0b in assets.
Singapore tourist arrivals hit lowest record YTD in April
The number of visitors fell to 1.36 million.
Osome raises $22.91m to boost profitability
This was generated through a mix of equity and debt.
Condo rents fall 0.4% MoM and 4.6% YoY in April
All sub-markets posted decreases except the Core Central Region.
HDB rents rise 0.3% MoM and 7.6% YoY in April
All room types reported a rent increase except 5 Room.
CATOS receives $50m boost to enhance online trust and safety
This is on top of the initial $20m announced by the government in January.
Centurion JV inks 5-year master lease for HK property
The lessee will covert the property to student accommodation.
Centurion JV inks 5-year master lease for HK property
The lessee will covert the property to student accommodation.
SIA Group appoints Scoot CEO Leslie Thng as EVP
He will begin his duties as EVP on 1 July.

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ION Orchard dives into gamification amidst experiential retail demand
The mall’s in-app augmented reality game offers more than 30 rewards.
Lendela on why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
Healthcare Targeted brain stimulation trials aim to improve management of treatment-resistant depression
The Singapore trials will use a locally- developed targeting algorithm.
HR & Education New guideline restricts rejections of flexible work arrangement requests to business factors
By December this year, employees whose requests were rejected based on bias can seek union aid.
Food & Beverage Startup future-proofs coffee with bean-free alternative amidst climate crisis
Prefer transforms surplus ingredients like day-old bread, soybean pulp, and barley grains into bean-free coffee.
Financial Services Industry boosts accounting appeal with new roles, education programmes
There has been a 10% decrease in accounting degree students at universities in Singapore.
Markets & Investing 20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.

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Purpose, social issues, drive Gen Z and millennial decision-making: report
Younger generations adhere to values in professional and personal lives.
Singapore the eighth most preferred work destination in the world: report
For Singaporeans, nearly a two-thirds are willing to work abroad.
Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur trade, labour and investments: Maybank 
The initiative could help ease the shortage of talent.
Mapletree successfully closes Japan logistics fund
MAJIC is expected to manage over $1.0b in assets.
Singapore tourist arrivals hit lowest record YTD in April
The number of visitors fell to 1.36 million.
Osome raises $22.91m to boost profitability
This was generated through a mix of equity and debt.
Condo rents fall 0.4% MoM and 4.6% YoY in April
All sub-markets posted decreases except the Core Central Region.
HDB rents rise 0.3% MoM and 7.6% YoY in April
All room types reported a rent increase except 5 Room.
CATOS receives $50m boost to enhance online trust and safety
This is on top of the initial $20m announced by the government in January.
Centurion JV inks 5-year master lease for HK property
The lessee will covert the property to student accommodation.
Centurion JV inks 5-year master lease for HK property
The lessee will covert the property to student accommodation.
SIA Group appoints Scoot CEO Leslie Thng as EVP
He will begin his duties as EVP on 1 July.

Exclusives

ION Orchard dives into gamification amidst experiential retail demand
The mall’s in-app augmented reality game offers more than 30 rewards.
Lendela on why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
Healthcare Targeted brain stimulation trials aim to improve management of treatment-resistant depression
The Singapore trials will use a locally- developed targeting algorithm.
HR & Education New guideline restricts rejections of flexible work arrangement requests to business factors
By December this year, employees whose requests were rejected based on bias can seek union aid.
Food & Beverage Startup future-proofs coffee with bean-free alternative amidst climate crisis
Prefer transforms surplus ingredients like day-old bread, soybean pulp, and barley grains into bean-free coffee.
Financial Services Industry boosts accounting appeal with new roles, education programmes
There has been a 10% decrease in accounting degree students at universities in Singapore.
Markets & Investing 20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.

Join the Singapore Business Review community