Future of Work

As many as 48 percent of Singapore's finance professionals fear that artificial intelligence (AI) will affect their own roles, although 81 percent say they are confident in their ability to learn and apply the technology, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

Enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are rapidly increasing investments in agentic AI, with 42 percent of organizations planning to allocate at least $1 million to AI agents over the next 12 months, according to a new report released by Informa and technology research firm Omdia.

Singapore's flexible workspace provider JustCo Holdings Pte. Ltd. has lodged a preliminary prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore in connection with a proposed initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

ReN3, an enterprise agentic AI work productivity platform focused on accuracy and flexible deployment, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

LinkedIn,the professional networking and career development platform, has released its sixth annual Top Companies list for Singapore, identifying 15 organizations that offer strong opportunities for career development in 2026.

For businesses, those that invest in this generation will not only unlock extraordinary talent but also secure their own future in a competitive, AI-driven world. 

OnSite, a Singapore-based startup developing an AI-powered communication platform for the construction and facilities management industry, has raised S$1.7 million ($1.3 million) in a seed funding round.

Being a remote-first startup can offer many advantages, such as a larger hiring pool, greater candidate interest, and higher retention rates. Even so, challenges can arise, requiring affected parties to think strategically and creatively to navigate them. What are some of the most common difficulties, and how can leaders solve them?

Every major technological shift throughout history follows the same pattern: many cling to what they know, while a smaller group adapts early and captures the gains. What makes this moment different is speed. The velocity of business is increasing faster than at any point in recent memory.