Food for thought – A new road for F&B
As the preferences and lifestyles of their customers shift, F&B operators everywhere have been forced to shatter the veneer of traditional retail. Today’s consumer is busier, has a shorter attention span and heavily dependent on technology – opening up a new, phygital landscape where physical and digital experiences intersect.
A Guide to Asia Pacific’s Data Centre Industry for Investors and Enterprises
Our world is consuming data at an exponential rate. In 2019, there were over 4.4 billion active internet users, representing a 10% increase from the previous year (Hootsuite/We Are Social Global Digital Report 2019).
Data is King
In the current climate, one thing’s for sure – there’s no dearth of information. In fact, we have an overwhelming amount of it. While this can hamper decision making, when managed correctly, data and information can shape solutions to unprecedented disruptions.
Remote Control
Remote working is often talked about in mainstream front offices, but until recently, rarely executed at scale. In the past month, organisations equipped with the right policies – and an empowered workforce – have transitioned relatively seamlessly in response to immediate needs for social distancing while maintaining business continuity.
London Calling
Asian investors continued to assert their spending power in 2019, recording US$45 billion in outbound real estate investment. Korean buyers signalled their growing prominence in the global arena, increasing their total investment by 66% year-over-year.
Singapore Budget 2020: Outlook to Outlast the Outbreak Outreach
On 18 February, Singapore’s Finance Minister, Mr Heng Swee Keat, delivered his Budget speech for 2020. This budget came amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, declared by the World Health Organisation as a global health emergency, leading to greater uncertainty in local and global market conditions.
Space as a service
It’s 9am. You’ve just arrived at your desk. Another 8 hours (more many more) of the daily grind. Many of us think of our workplaces as just that – the places we work. Now, though, a shift in the landlord/occupier relationship is taking place and its redefining our workspaces as integrated hubs for wellness, productivity, innovation and social connections.
A New Landscape For Retail Banking
The rise of virtual banking across APAC has redefined the way retail banking operations flow, affecting their real estate portfolios and space optimization.