Africa’s gaming market is expected to top $1 billion in 2024 — in the face of a global slowdown
Sub-Saharan Africa’s gaming industry is expected to generate over $1 billion for the first time in 2024, according to data from research firm Newzoo.
Singapore’s gig workers are its most financially stretched group, DBS study says
The expense-to-income ratio of gig workers was 112% in May 2023 — “significantly higher” than the median customer’s 57%, the country’s largest bank said.
Germany urges companies to ‘de-risk’ from China, emphasizes it is not seeking a decoupling
Germany on Thursday said that there is an urgent need for companies to de-risk from China, while “not pursuing a decoupling” of both economies.
Why this CEO thinks experience can be overrated
Experience may not be the be-all and end-all when it comes to putting together your team at work. Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson explains why.
Solomon Islands says Chinese police to assist cyber and community security
Chinese and Solomon Islands police ministers met on Tuesday, pledging to promote China’s police and law enforcement co-operation to a new level.
Singaporean billionaire given arrest notice in anti-graft probe involving country’s transport minister
Ong, managing director of Singapore-listed hotel owner and operator Hotel Properties Limited, has been asked to provide information on his interactions with Iswaran.
This high-yield bond fund with ‘conservative’ assets offers 10% in yield
One bond fund manager predicted that his fund was well-positioned despite forecasting a “deterioration in credit” for the wider economy in the near future.
Asia-Pacific markets largely rise as more U.S. inflation data comes in softer than expected
The producer price index in the U.S., which measures what wholesalers pay for goods, rose 0.1% in June.
‘Undeniably vast’ opportunity: Bank of America names generative A.I. global ‘winners’
Bank of America described the AI opportunity within the software industry as “undeniably vast” and ranked European companies in the sector.
Australia picks Michele Bullock as next central bank governor, making her the first woman to lead the RBA
Bullock, currently deputy governor of the central bank, will be the first woman to lead the Australian central bank in its 63-year history.
