stories

How some companies gained from work from home

elean 28 11 月

1 minute

(BLOOMBERG) - Mr Jon-Michial Carter was the biggest sceptic of remote work when one of his managers suggested they test the idea in 2019. "We had a 100,000 sq ft facility full of clinicians delivering remote virtual care," said the founder and chief executive of ChartSpan, a chronic-care provider based in South Carolina. "It seemed inconceivable that we could send them home." Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

America’s new, cheaper beachfront condos

elean 28 11 月

1 minute

(NYTIMES) - Forget Miami and Palm Beach. Those looking to buy good oceanfront homes should take a closer look at South Florida which is fast becoming popular with rich retirees who are seeking a sun-filled escape. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

New way to value stock?

elean 28 11 月

1 minute

(BLOOMBERG) - The higher stocks go, the louder the forecasts for their demise. Prices are hopelessly stretched, warn the naysayers - the gains aren't justified by earnings. But to a growing number of investors, the problem is not bloated valuations. It is that longstanding accounting standards mis-classify billions of dollars of cash-cow assets as if they're drags on businesses. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Minding the local-foreign divide

aseanpr 27 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - In a bid to focus on the Singaporean identity, one must be cautious not to create a division between Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans, including permanent residents. With nearly 40 per cent of the population in Singapore being foreigners, that divide could be very destabilising, if not managed properly, said Ms Corinna Lim, executive director of the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware), at a conference on identity this week. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Light at the end of the tunnel for India, as economy recovers

elean 24 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - India's short-run growth outlook is gaining momentum as its economy gradually turns the corner since the last wave of the Delta variant. The pace of vaccinations for Covid-19 has increased with over 50 per cent of the population likely to be fully vaccinated by end-2021. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

OCBC’s scam detection helped customers save $10m this year

elean 22 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - The Singles' Day sale frenzy on Nov 11 seems to have ignited a spate of phishing attacks targeting online shoppers. OCBC Bank has detected three times more scams a day than the average level over the past week as scammers try to entrap click-happy consumers. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

When investors demand green buildings

elean 21 11 月

1 minute

(NYTIMES) - When the developer Lendlease opens its US$600 million (S$816 million) residential and office complex in Los Angeles, expected in 2025, the site will have the typical hallmarks of sustainable development: proximity to a light-rail stop, an all-electric residential tower, solar panels and a pedestrian plaza. But such features are considered commonplace these days. What makes this development more striking is how sustainability is not simply an amenity or signifier of corporate responsibility but a core feature of its financing plan. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Banking on ‘smart news’ to make money

elean 21 11 月

1 minute

(BLOOMBERG) - It all started when Dr Ken Suzuki visited the Berlin Wall as a teenager on a school trip. Dr Suzuki, who was 14, was allowed to cross into East Germany because he had a Japanese passport. Along the way, he saw a memorial for a family who'd been shot trying to get to the West. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Women may trounce men at investing

elean 21 11 月

1 minute

(NYTIMES) - Merrill was a guy, and so was Lynch. Goldman? A dude, and Sachs as well. Charles Schwab is a man, and so was E.F. Hutton. Gordon Gekko was an alpha male. And Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street? Total bro. Heroes or villains, winners or losers, real or imagined, our iconic investors are very, very male. But that's a mistake - because it turns out that women are often better at investing. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

5 things to note about Spacs

elean 21 11 月

1 minute

Any time over the next few weeks, the first special purpose acquisition company or Spac is expected to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). This was recently disclosed by SGX chief executive officer Loh Boon Chye and comes after the SGX introduced new rules in September to enable the listing of this new type of initial public offering (IPO). Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Singapore faces tough challenges in green financial hub ambitions

elean 20 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - As the world economy gradually gets rewired for net-zero carbon targets, global financial centres such as Singapore face a formidable challenge to carve out a similar niche in the green future. Attracting new listings of green bonds in the local capital market is important but will not be enough for Singapore to become a leading hub for sustainable finance. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

CPF rules, being close to family among reasons for upgrading to condos

elean 15 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - School support staff member Nabisah Abdul Kadir decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to a new condo just one year before she hits 55, an age when additional restrictions on Central Provident Fund (CPF) withdrawals kick in. Madam Nabisah, 54, who has a daughter, sold her 43-year-old four-room HDB flat in Pandan Gardens for $410,000 in September and took out a loan to buy a $1.5 million three-bedder at the nearby 520-unit Twin VEW condo. She collects her keys in January. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Expect some volatility but it’s not the start of a bear market

elean 15 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Inflation, economic slowdown, rising interest rates and a normalisation of corporate earnings represent the sum of all fears for risk assets and, in particular, equities. The question is whether this is actually happening now. After the strong stock market rally in the past 19 months, investors are understandably nervous. Inflation and signs of slower growth are providing excuses to take some money off the table. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

What’s needed in new laws to ensure fair play at the workplace in S’pore?

aseanpr 13 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - After he spoke in Parliament in July about giving more teeth to Singapore's fair employment guidelines, labour MP Patrick Tay received many e-mails from workers who had experienced or witnessed discrimination at work. There was the PME - professional, manager and executive - who saw a foreign human resources director recruit people from his home country for positions that Singaporeans could have easily filled, such as head of customer service. Please subscribe to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

BlocksOfTime Announces a Decentralized Time Capsule Built for the People

indie 10 11 月

2 minutes

Tel Aviv, Israel, Nov 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - BlocksOfTime announced on Tuesday, in preparation for its launch, that it will be releasing a decentralized time capsule. Built on the Tezos blockchain, BlocksOfTime will allow individuals to upload their personal stories on the blockchain for future generations to read. The goal of BlocksOfTime is to urge storytelling, share meaningful experiences and redefine what it means to build a legacy. All inputs are stored immutably and securely on the Tezos protocol. BlocksOfTime plans to roll out its V1 decentralized app (dApp) in Q4 2021. In this launch, it will have the ability to upload stories to the blockchain, in addition to a running feed of stories for all users to see. In V2, they will create a hash search feature and compatibility for photos and PDF's. Later on in their roadmap, they expect to create support for turning stories into NFTs, encrypted stories to open on a set date (like a real time capsule), and a DAO token for the community. "I'm very excited about the future for BlocksOfTime," said Adam Shinder, CEO. "We really believe that Tezos is the premier blockchain to host this project, as the ability to ...

S’pore interest rates may remain low for now, but era of cheap money is about to end

elean 9 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Interest rates on loans and fixed-income yields may remain low for a while more after some of the world's most influential central banks recently decided to temper expectations of an immediate hike in borrowing cost. However, inflation has become a growing headache for the guardians of monetary policy worldwide, whose primary mandate is to ensure price stability. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

IBM spin-off Kyndryl seeks to boost investment in its IT business, S’pore workforce

elean 8 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Information technology (IT) infrastructure may sound bland and businesslike, but a hospital's computer network is a lifesaver. When Covid-19 struck last year, Singapore's health tech agency - Integrated Health Information Systems - teamed up with the National Centre for Infectious Diseases to set up screening centres. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

This ain’t the ’70s – parallels from that era are more manageable now

elean 8 11 月

1 minute

The 1970s was a time of disco music and social movements but also a period of economic upheaval and market chaos. Stagflation struck, causing economic growth to plunge and unemployment to soar. The most defining part of this era was the meteoric rise in energy prices, with crude surging from US$3 a barrel in 1970 to US$12 by 1974. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Dyscalculia – the maths learning difficulty few people know about

aseanpr 7 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Imagine that your child is taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), but cannot count forwards or backwards mentally. One student relied on his ruler in the national exam. If he had to, say, add 10 and eight, he would use the line indicators as markers to count forward. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

S’pore law students create guide for donors to know charities better

elean 7 11 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Many of us donate to charity and likely want to do more but there is always one question eating away at us: Which one really deserves our hard-earned money? Even if you have a beneficiary in mind, there are the nagging doubts that your money will not really help those in need or that a large portion of the donation will go on the organisation's admin costs. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Copyright © 2020 ASEANPR.Com All rights reserved.