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Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide
DevOps

Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide

New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Singaporeans' top Google searches of 2023 revealed
Generative AI

Singaporeans' top Google searches of 2023 revealed

Singaporeans' top Google searches in 2023 were dominated by key events, coping strategies for rising costs, and growing interest in AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Living costs stories

Understanding the holiday shopper: A retailer's guide to winning the season
Customer Experience

Understanding the holiday shopper: A retailer's guide to winning the season

Australian holiday shoppers are spending strategically, forcing retailers to sharpen promotions, personalise offers and boost in-store experience.

By Brendan Straw • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Workplace

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Australians flock to loyalty programmes amidst living costs surge
Customer Experience

Australians flock to loyalty programmes amidst living costs surge

Amidst rising living costs, 95% of Australians utilise loyalty programmes, with usage up 18% YoY, according to a study by Pureprofile and Retail Doctor Group.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Health Technologies

Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Young Australian men swap pub nights for online gaming
Gaming

Young Australian men swap pub nights for online gaming

Young Australian men are ditching pub nights for online gaming, as new research shows digital hangouts now rival bars for socialising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Economic, mental strain drive 80,000 Kiwis to Australia
Migration

Economic, mental strain drive 80,000 Kiwis to Australia

Almost 80,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in 2024 as economic pressure worsens mental health, with over half citing financial stress as their main concern.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
UK consumers prioritise value over brand loyalty: study
Customer Experience

UK consumers prioritise value over brand loyalty: study

A recent study reveals 57% of UK shoppers now prioritise quality and value over brand loyalty, prompting marketers to rethink engagement strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market
Email Security

1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market

Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Clio launches flexible payment system for Australian firms
Risk & Compliance

Clio launches flexible payment system for Australian firms

Clio has launched Clio Payments in Australia, providing law firms with flexible, compliant billing options to enhance client relationships amid rising costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Australians favour bigger TVs as tech advances & costs drop
Digital Entertainment

Australians favour bigger TVs as tech advances & costs drop

New research from Kogan reveals a surge in demand for larger TVs in Australia, with screen sizes expanding from 65 inches to 100 inches by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
Software Development

Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers

Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses
Unified Communications

Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses

Tangerine Telecom fights rising telecom costs with innovative mobile billing solutions, offering plans focused on affordability, flexibility, and value for customers' evolving needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Swoop Holdings reports robust growth in mid-year results
Unified Communications

Swoop Holdings reports robust growth in mid-year results

Swoop Holdings reports a 17% year-on-year revenue increase in half-year results, attributing this robust growth to successful acquisitions and a subscriber increase to over 160,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs
Clean technologies

Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs

Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Crypto

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023