by chung chinyi | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Challenge: Singapore recorded its highest temperature in 40 years at 37°C in Ang Mo Kio in 2023. The urban heat island effect causes densely built areas to be up to several degrees warmer than green spaces, such as parks. Scientists estimate Singapore endured 122...
by chung chinyi | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
New Security Measures: Singapore’s central retail banks are implementing a significant security overhaul over three months, moving away from One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for customers who use digital tokens. Instead of OTPs, these customers will be required to use...
by chung chinyi | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/changing-gears-the-mid-career-workers-finding-purpose-through-new-skills This article highlights a significant trend in Singapore’s evolving job market: mid-career professionals are increasingly prioritising purpose and...
by chung chinyi | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Smart Carts being trialled at the Sengkang outlet represent a significant leap forward in retail technology, offering features such as personalised recommendations, in-store navigation, and seamless checkout without traditional queuing. What’s particularly...
by chung chinyi | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Banks Are Prime Targets: Financial institutions hold extremely valuable and sensitive data They offer multiple profit opportunities for cybercriminals According to IBM’s 2021 report, financial data breaches have the second-highest costs after healthcare...
by chung chinyi | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The partnership is particularly notable for its comprehensive scope, targeting multiple client segments, including commercial enterprises, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and high-net-worth individuals. The focus on Cambodian SMEs is especially strategic,...
by chung chinyi | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is significant news for Kenya’s banking sector. Access Bank has successfully completed its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the KCB Group, making NBK a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank. Here are the key details: Transaction Overview:...
by chung chinyi | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Macquarie’s Security Warning: Macquarie Bank, Australia’s fifth-largest lender, is labelling SMS 2FA as “outdated” and highlighting its security vulnerabilities. Head of deposits Olivia McArdle argues that these text messages provide limited...
by chung chinyi | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Authentication and Access Security: Experts strongly emphasize the use of multifactor authentication, which requires at least two verification methods—something you know (such as a password), something you have (such as a phone for text codes), or something you are...
by chung chinyi | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Trump Economic Policy & Labour Market Analysis: Impact on Singapore Executive Summary The Trump administration’s economic policies in 2025 represent a significant shift towards protectionism and financial deregulation, creating substantial ripple effects for...
