Bryan Cheong

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An ANZ branch in central Sydney, Australia.

From banks to tech: ANZ latest to cut jobs in 2025

[SINGAPORE] In 2025, a growing number of corporations globally have announced job cuts, as macroeconomic pressures, restructuring efforts, and shifting strategies force...

The Laopu Gold store at Marina Bay Sands opened on Jun 21.

What is Laopu Gold? Its stock soared 2,000%, and now it’s opened a store in Marina Bay Sands

The Chinese jewellery label poses a ‘serious threat’ to Western luxury brands, say analysts

Between 2014 and 2022, the number of tech workers under the age of 25 grew by 9 per cent, more than 20 times the growth rate seen across all industries.

Singapore ranks among top cities for tech talent as AI job listings surge globally: report

Number of new AI job listings surging; competition for data scientists, information security analysts heating up

Companies have recently released their annual reports that include a breakdown of their CEOs' pay packages.

CEO salaries: How much Singapore’s top companies pay their leaders

From Singtel to SIA and SingPost, compensation for corporate leaders in the city-state varies widely, reflecting sector performance, one-off gains and evolving...

Despite heightened uncertainty and rising living costs, nearly two-thirds of affluent investors in Singapore remain confident about achieving their long-term financial goals.

US$1.39 million: That’s the sum Singapore affluents say they need to retire comfortably

This is above the global average of US$1.05 million, according to an HSBC survey

(Left to Right) Prof Jun Yang (Dean, Nanyang Business School, NTU), Prof Ang Wee Han (Associate Provost (NUS Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Masters’ Programmes), Office of Provost, NUS), Dean Tong (Head of Group Human Resources, UOB), MOS Alvin Tan, Ms Carolyn Neo (CEO, IBF), Allan Chia (Associate Professor, Deputy Provost, SUSS)

Financial sector taps polytechnic talent with new pathways, 300 roles in pipeline

The schemes give employers longer runways to identify potential hires, and reflect growing interest in moving beyond graduate-only hiring models in the...

The Ministry of Law on Jul 7 confirmed that six golf courses would not have their leases renewed when they expire within the next decade.

Fewer courses, higher stakes: What golf’s shrinking footprint means for Singapore’s players and clubs

With six courses not getting their leases renewed, the move is reshaping demand and the prestige of the sport, and putting pressure...

(From left to right): Ms. Ong Chin Yin, Chief People Officer, Grab; Mr. Dominic Ong, Head of Fleets and Autonomous, Grab; Mr. Yee Wee Tang, Group Managing Director of Operations, Grab; Mr. Philip Ang, Grab Taxi driver-partne;
Mr. Ryan (Ho Jin) Kim, Managing Director - Business and International, Autonomous A2Z, Ms. Jessie Yip, Business Manager, Autonomous AZZ, Mr.
Donghyeong Seong, Managing Director, Autonomous A2Z

Grab to roll out autonomous shuttle bus trial at one-north

It will operate on a fixed 3.9 km route between Grab’s headquarters and the nearby one-north MRT station

This is the latest in a string of green financing initiatives the developer has tapped for its portfolio of integrated and sustainable developments.

GuocoLand secures S$619.3 million green loan for River Valley Green development

This project adds to the company’s expanding pipeline of green-certified developments

The collaboration seeks to address key industrial challenges by enabling faster access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expertise.

A*Star, Siemens launch manufacturing R&D collaboration in Asean

The partnership will focus on developing digital and AI-driven solutions to help manufacturers in Singapore and the region transition to more resilient...