No sooner had Citigroup announced its new sabbatical policy – 12 weeks at 25 per cent pay for employees who’d been at the bank at least five years – than the debate erupted: In the highly competitive world of finance,…
Read More4 property trends to watch in 2021
Singapore’s property market witnessed a roller-coaster ride over the past year. Home sales plunged to historical lows during the April and May circuit breaker period. But at the end of the movement restrictions, property buying activities rebounded strongly across many…
Read MoreKeeping business going online to make Tamil cool
Entrepreneur Deepa Asha Dewi had an unexpected misadventure in 2019: Water from heavy rainfall seeped into her stall and damaged $12,000 worth of products. But the 37-year-old did not give up then and neither did she allow the Covid-19 pandemic…
Read MoreFCA to invest $250 million in India; to launch 4 new SUVs
Jeep plans to launch a new 7-seater SUV in India and will start local assembly of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is planning to invest US$ 250 million in its India unit, taking its total investment…
Read MoreaskST: What can you do as a jobseeker if a potential employer discriminates against you, including over your age?
A: You can report discriminatory job adverts or hiring practices to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep) using the form here. Tafep works closely with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to investigate and take appropriate action…
Read MoreZoom classes. No chance meetings. Is virtual business school worth the cost?
(NYTIMES) – Getting a master’s degree in business administration is about a lot more than book learning. It’s about the conversations in class and the chance meetings before and after lectures. It’s about joining clubs that promote a professional or…
Read MoreFiat to invest $150 mn in Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced that it will invest $150 million (Rs. 1,100 crores) to set up a new Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad. FCA ICT India, as the new innovation and technology development facility is known, is the…
Read MoreYes, you can make a personal budget in just 25 minutes
NEW YORK • Now is a great time to develop a serious budgeting habit. The next year might bring changes to your annual income and you should look at your finances now so that you are prepared for them. A…
Read MoreMe & My Money: Steady temperament critical for investment, says asset management exec
SINGAPORE – All investors have their weak points and often think they are smarter than they actually are so a steady temperament is critical when putting your money on the line, says asset management executive Omar Slim. “We often can…
Read More'Peter Pans' may find themselves short of money in old age
They are in their 30s to 50s, mature and inching towards retirement, but they still think they are very young and can, well, live forever – so they tend to spend more rather than save. After all, they keep fit,…
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