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16 Jan 2025 · 15m 05s
Looking for jobs in 2025? Hear from this LinkedIn executive.
LinkedIn found that more than two-thirds of Singapore professionals are looking to switch roles in 2025 – surpassing the global average of 58 per cent. This is despite rising challenges in the job search, with 61 per cent of respondents reporting that the process of seeking new employment has grown increasingly difficult. Many are frustrated with applying for more roles but hearing back less frequently. Apart from standing out during applications, other obstacles included looking for roles that match personal criteria and negotiating salaries. Be it employees or employers, how should we be rethinking our strategies to prioritise well-being, flexibility, and work-ready skills that are required to thrive in a rapidly changing environment? Feon Ang, LinkedIn's Managing Director for Asia Pacific, shares insights into the employment industry and the evolving dynamics of the job market as well as LinkedIn's latest “Jobs on the Rise” report, which looks at the fastest growing jobs in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Jan 2025 · 11m 39s
Industry Insight: JS-SEZ's potential impact on real estate in JB, Singapore
More details have emerged recently about the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Nine flagship zones have been announced, and that there will be two separate funds committed by the Singapore and Malaysian governments into the economic zone. The special economic zone is poised to become a transformative initiative, and experts see the real estate sector as a significant driver for long-term growth With increased connectivity and a shared vision for development, this initiative could reshape property demand, values, and opportunities on both sides of the border. To help us unpack the potential impact of this Special Economic Zone on the real estate landscape, we’re joined by Chua Shir Yee, Head of International Sales from PropNex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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14 Jan 2025 · 12m 05s
Market View: Bond yields are surging. What you need to know.
Across the world, bond yields have surged. US Treasury yields are soaring, propelling the rate on the 10-year note to the brink of the 5% mark rarely seen since the global financial crisis. In fact, the 10-year Treasury yield has touched a fresh 14-month high as investors looked ahead to key inflation data. British 30-year government bond yields have climbed to their highest level in 27 years, reflecting an ongoing gilt market selloff. The increase extended a gilt market selloff into its second week. Japanese bond yields are rising too. What is going on and what does the bond market convulsion mean for investors? Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist of investment and trading platform Moomoo gives his take on current developments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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13 Jan 2025 · 19m 32s
Industry Insight: Navigating sustainable investing in 2025
Experts say the global ESG fund landscape will look significantly different in 2025 which could see a much-needed pragmatism to push for the actions – and finance – to implement the transition towards a more resilient global economy for the 2030s and beyond. What are the factors that will be recurring themes for investors? London-based Hortense Bioy, head of sustainable investing research, at financial services firm Morningstar shares insights into the themes sustainability-aware investors should know about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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10 Jan 2025 · 15m 22s
Viewpoint: What's in store for China's economy in 2025?
China's economy faced significant challenges in 2024, including a property downturn, local government funding issues, and a sluggish labour market. As the World Bank raises China's economic growth forecast for 2024 and 2025, questions remain whether the country can overcome challenges in confidence and the property sector. Is the world's second-largest economy heading into another tumultuous year? What’s in store for China’s economy in 2025?  Hong Kong-based economist for Asia Pacific at global financial institution, Natixis, Gary Ng shares his perspectives on what to expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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9 Jan 2025 · 18m 24s
Navigating increasingly multi-generational workforces
With the World Health Organisation predicting a near doubling of the global population over 60 years old by 2050, businesses are increasingly navigating the complexities of a multigenerational workforce. From Gen Z to Baby Boomers, Asia Pacific workplaces host a unique blend of perspectives, experiences, and skills. While this diversity drives innovation and problem-solving, it also presents challenges in fostering collaboration and alignment across generations. What are the strategies to unlock the value and full potential of a multi-generational workforce? Simon Tate, Asia Pacific President at enterprise cloud application provider Workday, shares his views in addition to insights from the company's recent multi-generational report.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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8 Jan 2025 · 15m 55s
Industry Insight: Budget-friendly Chinese EV Neta debuts in Singapore, targets families and urban youth
The global EV landscape has undergone a massive change. Chinese EV manufacturers led by BYD have successfully combined technological advancement with cost efficiency to create vehicles that appeal to domestic and international market. As Southeast Asia accelerates its push for electrification, EV adoption is transforming the region's automotive landscape. NETA Automobile, manufactured by Shanghai-based Hozon Auto is one of the new Chinese brands making its debut at this year's Singapore Motorshow. Its distributor Evology Automobile will introduce two vehicles, NETA X and NETA AYA to motorists here. Despite the recent safety rating of NETA AYA's predecessor NETA V, at the Asean New Car Assessment Programme crash test, Nathan Koh, Sales Manager, Evology Automobile Pte Ltd is confident of capturing the Singapore market. Koh and Gao Peng, Overseas Sales Director of Asia Pacific Region at NETA Automobile, give their perspectives on the EV market in Singapore and share more about the new NETA vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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7 Jan 2025 · 15m 37s
Industry Insight: Will 2025 be the year of AI agents?
The advent of autonomous agents signals a transformative shift in the field of artificial intelligence. Top executives from tech giants like Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI are at the forefront of the revolution unveiling their own AI agents which are pegged to be the next big thing in 2025. How will AI agents be deployed? Is it just hype or a game-changer that will transform the way businesses operate? Gavin Barfield, Chief Technology Officer and VP of Solution Engineering for ASEAN at Salesforce shares his insights into what he calls "one of the biggest technology transformations of the generation" - agentic AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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6 Jan 2025 · 12m 23s
Industry Insight: Singapore office market outlook 2025
Singapore’s office market is facing headwinds. Despite a 14.9% surge in Grade A office rents since early 2021, recent data shows a dip in activity, with office rental indices registering declines and vacancies rising to 7.8% due to new supply additions like IOI Central Boulevard Towers. Coupled with limited demand from tech sectors and the rise of flexible working arrangements, the market has plateaued, relying on smaller-scale demand from private wealth and professional services firms. How will the current conditions augur for Singapore’s office market in 2025? What will growth look like? Alan Cheong, Executive Director of Research & Consultancy at Savills shares his insights on Singapore’s office market outlook for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26 Dec 2024 · 20m 19s
Industry Insight: Transformative role of low-code in enterprises
Low-code technology is accelerating application development, allowing even non-technical users to quickly build apps and automate business processes. Across industries, low-code platforms are gaining traction, enabling faster, more agile solutions without the need for extensive programming expertise. However, many enterprises still see them as tools for quick fixes or departmental solutions. How can organisations leverage enterprise-grade low-code technology to tackle complex, mission-critical challenges and enable large-scale digital transformation? What is the role of low-code in integrating emerging technologies like AI, cloud, and edge computing? Raymond Kok, Chief Executive Officer at Mendix, a leading low-code application development platform which is part of tech conglomerate Siemens, shares his insights on the impact of low-code technology, trends in application development and the state of low-code adoption in Singapore and Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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