With inflation soaring higher every month and prices remaining exorbitant, dining out as a group can quickly become an expensive proposition. Planning gatherings or celebrations for large parties now demands extra care, especially when it comes to choosing the right...

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...

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...

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 passion...

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...

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 Central...

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,...

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: Access...

Macquarie's Security Warning: Macquarie Bank, Australia's fifth-largest lender, is labelling SMS 2FA as "outdated" and highlighting its security vulnerabilities.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 information, making it...

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...