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The property rental market in most economies has remained stagnant with very few players attempting to change the day-to-day experience of landlords and tenants alike. Rently, a startup launched in 2022, is looking to introduce some innovation into the rental process.

The property rental market in most economies has remained stagnant with very few players attempting to change the day-to-day experience of landlords and tenants alike. Rently, a startup launched in 2022, is looking to introduce some innovation into the rental process.

Challenges in talent acquisition, cost management, and ESG reporting emerge as the three top hurdles for SMEs as we enter 2024.

Seasoned venture capitalist John Sharp, is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Hatcher+, a Venture-as-a-Service Technology (VAAST®) platform. He shares how even in the face of global economic challenges, investments remained stable at around $94 billion in the second quarter of 2023. Calling it a “rational” year for investing, he notes that instead of slowing down, Hatcher+ invested in more startups this year than any of the previous six years.

The ‘Financial Freedom for Platform Workers and the Self-Employed’ report, which was launched in conjunction with the Singapore FinTech Festival on 15 November 2023, delves into the perceived and expected levels of financial freedom among platform workers. 

As nations around the world battle inflation and reduced spending power, Southeast Asia’s digital commerce and economy continue to thrive. Getting ahead of digital payment innovations will help SEA businesses flourish and the region shine on the global map.

Bilateral trade relations often provide insights into the economic interdependence, comparative advantage, policy implications, and the broader impact of trade on two economies and societies. Analyzing these relations can ultimately contribute to a better understanding of the major trends in the global economy.

Findings of a survey of 4,500 Singaporean business leaders show that organizations focusing on digitalization to pursue sustainability outcomes are significantly more confident in achieving their goals. 

Initiating Asia Pacific’s move to circular furniture, key partnerships can transform waste to resource, one chopstick at a time.

Industry experts convened to explore the intricate relationship between banks, risk, resilience, and technology in emerging markets.

Regional insurtech, Igloo, has identified climate change, data privacy and road hazards as the main trends to define the insurance sector in the coming years in SE Asia.

Changes in interest rates have played havoc with foreign exchange rates over the past 12 months. Cross border investment activity has diminished markedly as a result in 2023, dropping to 18% of global investment volumes. It was as high as 39% in 2021 and 25% in 2022. APAC sources of capital have become more prominent. The U.S. is the leading destination for cross border capital so far in 2023.  

Knight Frank’s latest edition of the Prime Global Cities Index confirms that global luxury house prices are showing signs of recovery as rate uncertainty eases, with Tokyo and Manila securing the second and third place with regards to annual growth after Dubai.

Despite negligible write-downs on Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments in Asia-Pacific (APAC) banks, concerns persist regarding their impact. According to experts, the low likelihood of AT1 write-downs may be attributed to the robust financial health of APAC banks and their ability to absorb losses. However, there are reasons for continued vigilance. 

Tetra Pak, a processing and packaging solutions company, unveiled the key findings and insights from its report, Trendipedia 2023, offering valuable knowledge about evolving consumer behaviour and exciting opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry.

AC Ventures (ACV), Indonesia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) jointly released one of the most comprehensive reports to date on Indonesia’s fast-growing fintech sector.

Singapore Business Review’s twelfth edition presents the Hottest Startups of 2023. Healthcare startups dominated the top 20 list.