• IP addresses are NOT logged in this forum so there's no point asking. Please note that this forum is full of homophobes, racists, lunatics, schizophrenics & absolute nut jobs with a smattering of geniuses, Chinese chauvinists, Moderate Muslims and last but not least a couple of "know-it-alls" constantly sprouting their dubious wisdom. If you believe that content generated by unsavory characters might cause you offense PLEASE LEAVE NOW! Sammyboy Admin and Staff are not responsible for your hurt feelings should you choose to read any of the content here.

    The OTHER forum is HERE so please stop asking.

Some small problem with SG Hiring Sprees...keep calm keep huat la huat la

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal
https://theindependent.sg/singapore...down-22-in-february-from-economic-challenges/

According to the Singapore Business Review, the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector was hardest hit, with a sharp 36% drop in hiring activity.

The IT/Telecom/ISP sector followed closely behind, with a 35% decline, and the Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media, and Entertainment industries saw a 32% decrease.

Explaining the trend, the foundit pointed to economic challenges such as slowdowns, recessions, and uncertainties, which lead to reduced investments and weaker demand for services.

However, amidst the gloom, the Import/Export sector managed to make a 1% growth in hiring.
 

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal
When it comes to functional areas, the legal sector stood out with positive growth, bucking the overall downward trend.

On the other hand, Software/Hardware/Telecom suffered the most, with a steep 50% decline. After that came Finance & Accounts, with a 34% decline, and Real Estate, which saw a 32% drop.
 

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal
“The decline can primarily be attributed to significant advancements in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence, which has enabled the widespread adoption of automated customer service solutions,” foundit explained.

It further noted that businesses are reassessing their spending and reshaping operations to incorporate cost-saving technological solutions. /TISG
 

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal

Fewer foreign patients in Singapore, but more coming for critical and complex care​

2024022179115968img2869.jpg

Proton therapy, a newer mode of radiation treatment, has been drawing foreign patients here. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
joyceteo.png

Joyce Teo
Senior Health Correspondent
UPDATED

MAR 25, 2024, 12:25 PM

FacebookTelegram

SINGAPORE – Fewer foreign patients are flocking to Singapore than before as costs here rise and competition intensifies in the region, and there is a need for providers to pivot to offering more critical and complex care, healthcare experts said.

For decades, foreign patients from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and elsewhere have been coming to Singapore for a wide range of medical care, from health screenings to scopes to surgical procedures in various specialities, including heart bypass surgery and organ transplant.

However, the competition that Singapore faces from players in the region, particularly Malaysia and Thailand, has grown significantly over the years, as healthcare providers in these neighbouring countries can carry out standard procedures for a much lower fee than what is charged here, experts said.
 

congo9

Alfrescian
Loyal
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/wat...logy-lower-costs-ease-manpower-crunch-4230751

HorsePeter start to cut people liao

Some hospitals in Singapore are saving tens of thousands of man-hours each year by tapping on technology.

This has helped them ease the manpower crunch facing the healthcare sector and lower operating costs. This could in turn lower medical bills for patients. Sabrina Ng takes a look at some of the technology being used.
This is the myth. The costs saving won't be pass down the consumer. It will be pass on as profit for director .

Fucking Naive
 

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal
This is the myth. The costs saving won't be pass down the consumer. It will be pass on as profit for director .

Fucking Naive
We are pricing ourselves out....few years ago Arab medical tourists already change to Bangkok for medical treatment
 

congo9

Alfrescian
Loyal
We are pricing ourselves out....few years ago Arab medical tourists already change to Bangkok for medical treatment
Hahaha.
We didn't price our self out. We are only going for the highest tier.
Those ultra rich will come in only.

Those cheapo Indonesian rich will travel to Penang for medical needs which is one hour away from they stay.
 

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal
Hahaha.
We didn't price our self out. We are only going for the highest tier.
Those ultra rich will come in only.

Those cheapo Indonesian rich will travel to Penang for medical needs which is one hour away from they stay.
Indon Rich also fly to TW for treatment....but their cina level is really not comprehensible by TW doctors

Can be very dangerous for misdiagnosis and cut off the "wrong thing"
 

congo9

Alfrescian
Loyal
Just like semiconductor, our local manufacturing capabilities has now been limited to medium to low end tech portfolio vs the advance TW Korea and Nippon competitors



https://www.straitstimes.com/busine...1-fall-in-february-despite-electronics-growth


Now Korea semiconductor already see recover, but here is still lagging

https://www.ceoinsightsasia.com/new...on-surges-highest-in-14-years-nwid-11775.html
Advance and newest tech will be always be kept in their own country for many reasons..

We give generous package for these chip making company. Easy hire and fire policy. Minimum and No unions involve. No complicated negotiation. These cheapo MNC still kpkb about costs.

What do they want ?
 

red amoeba

Alfrescian (Inf)
Asset
We are moving into AI to replace low productivity high cost Singaporeans. Only low cost CECAs and ah tiongs will remain.
 

k1976

Alfrescian
Loyal
Advance and newest tech will be always be kept in their own country for many reasons..

We give generous package for these chip making company. Easy hire and fire policy. Minimum and No unions involve. No complicated negotiation. These cheapo MNC still kpkb about costs.

What do they want ?
We need to have our unique tech advantage rather than being high tech sweatshop
 

mahjongking

Alfrescian
Loyal
peesai so expensive everybody except the super super rich is avoiding it, just that its not in the PAP news.....
 
Top