Deloitte has released the Technology-empowered Digital Trade in Asia Pacific report, highlighting the latest trends on cross-border trade in the region as it moves towards a more digitalized, greener and more sustainable future, where small and micro businesses play a vital role. Based on a...
DBS announced today that it will be availing a complimentary cybersecurity training programme to help protect the 280,000-strong SME community in Singapore from the growing threat of cybercrime.At the end of the programme, SMEs will be presented with recommendations for suitable cyber insurance and cybersecurity solutions. This enables...
To achieve growth and success past 2030, businesses must start to understand the living, shopping, and financial habits of Gen Z or Zoomers (consumers aged between 16 and 24) now - and accept that they are very different from previous generations. This demographic, who...
Providing seamless cross-channel experiences will be a key avenue for growth among retailers in Singapore, according to new data released by Adyen. As a result of investments made to their operations during the pandemic, businesses in Singapore are on the road to recovery: 68%...
Artificial intelligence (AI) will create new revenue and growth opportunities for start-ups and global information and communication technology (ICT) companies, finds Frost & Sullivan's analysis, Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market. The adoption of AI technologies across industries unleashes innovative business models, drives operational efficiencies, and...
 The Jobs Transformation Map for the Information and Communications (I&C) workforce has identified emerging tech trends that can impact future jobs. Some I&C job roles have also been identified as areas where workers may face the risk of being displaced as jobs evolve with rapid...
Ransomware remains a top cyber risk for organizations globally while business email compromise incidents are on the rise and will increase further in the 'deep fake' era. At the same time, the war in Ukraine and wider geopolitical tensions are a major concern as...
According to AV-Test Institute, an independent supplier of IT security services, there are more than 1.2 billion pieces of malware online in 2023. Every day, the organisation detects 450,000 new malware programs and potentially unwanted applications. Various scammers and hackers use such programs to steal money,...
Salesforce has released data from its surveyof 1,001 workers in Singapore, which shows a gap in AI skills, despite a growing recognition of its importance. Only 15% of Singapore respondents say they possess AI skills – even though 57% identified AI as among today’s...
According to the latest data released by IDC's Worldwide Black Book: Live Edition, IT spending for Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) is projected to grow by 4.4% in 2023, up from 3.8 % in 2022, despite uncertainties. Consumer sentiment and spending were directly impacted due to a...