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How artificial intelligence can transform accounting

To benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution, the accountancy sector needs to address potential risks and develop new skills. Learn more.

Four ways companies can lead the charge in the AI future

Leaders need a holistic approach to AI adoption that transforms the business, people and systems for a sustained competitive advantage. Learn more.

Five ways to integrate sustainability into the business

Integrating sustainability into the business can be challenging, but there are ways to help achieve success. Learn more.

How do CEOs chart a path to growth when the map keeps changing?

As cautious CEOs navigate trade wars and tariffs, strategic leaders can use M&A as a long-term value driver. Read more.

How to build cybersecurity in a divided world

Technology decoupling amid global geopolitical tensions raises new cybersecurity concerns for nations and businesses alike. Learn more.

How to press on with sustainability for resilience

Despite shifting attitudes globally toward sustainability, Singapore companies should stay focused on embedding it into their business. Learn more.

How AI-driven cable management can boost Southeast Asian power networks

Adoption of AI-driven cable management can help accelerate the region’s energy transition while delivering benefits to consumers. Learn more.

How telcos can help enterprises scale emerging technologies

Enterprises are pursuing digital transformation by investing more in emerging technologies – and vendors must adopt new strategies to help them succeed. Read more.

How to navigate integrity challenges in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian organizations must address significant ethical risks despite making improvements in compliance. Learn more.

How to move the needle on artificial intelligence adoption

The Enterprise Compute Initiative can help businesses move beyond pilot projects in their AI journey and drive industry-wide transformation. Learn more.

How can enterprises build digital resilience for trust?

Stakeholder collaboration in building digital resilience is critical in today’s dynamic business landscape where disruptions are expected. Learn more.

Top 10 risks for telecommunications in 2025

As communications operators continue to manage an expanding array of threats, here’s the EY analysis of the 10 biggest risks they face in 2025. Learn more.

How to seize Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone’s opportunities

The JS-SEZ would allow Singapore and Malaysia to jointly compete for global investments, and ecosystem collaboration is crucial for success. Learn more.

How to inspire stakeholder confidence in times of uncertainty

Companies should use the annual general meeting (AGM) to show how they are prepared for risks and investing for long-term growth. Learn more.

How family enterprises can address succession planning amid complexity

Family enterprises must adapt their succession planning approach to help preserve wealth in an increasingly sophisticated landscape. Learn more.

Why Southeast Asia should seize the EUDR compliance opportunity

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) offers an opportunity for businesses to drive compliance for value creation beyond sustainability. Learn more.

How Singapore Budget 2025 doubles down on workforce transformation

Maintaining workforce competitiveness remains key and fine-tuning the implementation of workforce measures is vital to their efficacy. Learn more.

Top 10 risks for the government and public sector in 2025

The risk landscape for governments is complex and interconnected. Discover the top 10 risks and how mitigating them will build trust and prove value.

How Budget 2025 shapes Singapore’s future with confidence

Singapore Budget 2025 puts driving inclusive, sustainable growth for enterprises and individuals at its heart. Learn more.

Top 10 opportunities for technology companies in 2025

Technology companies are at a pivot point and transformation is at their fingertips if they act on these top 10 opportunity recommendations from EY in 2025.

How to strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for family offices

Amid growing competition from jurisdictions around the world, what can Singapore do to cement its position as a family office hub? Learn more.

How businesses can be the schools of tomorrow

Embracing skill convergence and rethinking competence beyond binary boundaries are necessary as job markets evolve. Learn more.

Helping SMEs take the next leap towards AI

How can Singapore drive adoption of AI to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve productivity and efficiency?

Why employer buy-in is crucial for lifelong learning and upskilling

Greater employer support in continuous education and the learning ecosystem is crucial for industry relevance and long-term growth.

How private businesses can finance their next lap of growth

Whether entrepreneurial companies choose to go public or tap into private equity, each path offers unique advantages and challenges. Learn more.

Will the future of talent be shaped by the flow of an untethered workforce?

Work is less connected to old ideas of career, rewards and workplaces. Explore the EY 2024 Work Reimagined Survey for keys to a Talent Advantage.

Why cost allocation strategically elevates the finance function

Effective cost allocation is critical in driving the finance function’s transformation into a strategic business partner. Learn more.

How family enterprises can build ESG into investment strategies

Prioritizing sustainability in investment strategies is increasingly crucial for enhancing portfolio resilience and driving long-term value. Learn more.

How the CISO’s role has evolved from gatekeeper to strategic visionary

CISOs must embrace their expanded role as strategic business leaders while avoiding common pitfalls to drive success in a dynamic landscape. Learn more.

How adopting the Singapore Asia Taxonomy can advance a greener future

Practical strategies for financial services and corporates to harmonize disclosures and power growth

Why more regulatory flexibility crucial for Singapore’s REIT market

The MAS’s proposed regulatory changes are positive, and more can be done to help Singapore REITs thrive in a global economy. Learn more.

How boards can drive climate strategy in a complex environment

Boards must take key actions to help realize long-term value from the firm’s climate strategy and boost stakeholders’ confidence in it. Learn more.

How Singapore's public service can stay ahead of faster disruption

A more flexible, human-centered and collaborative approach to transformation can boost the public sector’s agility in a dynamic environment. Learn more.

Four factors to guide investment in battery storage

RECAI 63: Demand for battery energy storage is growing amid grid volatility. The EY ranking of investment hotspots highlights opportunities. Learn more.

How telcos can better capture the B2B opportunity amid competition

The underserved B2B segment presents opportunities for telcos that rethink and adapt service models to offer new value propositions. Learn more.

How GenAI revolutionizes the consumer products and retail industry 

Tapping into opportunities to reimagine consumer experiences, innovation and productivity must go together with a focus on adoption risks. Learn more.

How Singapore issuers can accelerate their climate reporting journey

Singapore issuers have progressed in climate-related disclosures but can do more quickly to stay ahead of climate reporting regulations.

How can you realize the promise of transformational technologies?

The enterprise opportunity to deploy new technologies is vast, but CIOs must adapt digital transformation principles to maximize value. Read more.

How companies can synergize the IT-operational technology convergence

A strategic, proactive approach is crucial as companies seek unprecedented opportunities from the IT-operational technology convergence. Learn more.

How businesses can embrace a phygital future with digital avatars

By employing the right strategy and addressing complexities, companies can benefit from the transformative potential of digital avatars. Learn more.

Why the convergence of IT and OT is not just about technology

The integration of IT and operational technology (OT) has profound implications that shape the future of organizations. Learn more.

How can learning be transformed for a more human-centered workforce?

When reimagining learning pathways with technology, it is crucial to put humans at the center and adopt an ecosystem approach. Learn more.

The ecosystem era is here. Are you ready?

The ecosystem era presents a clear opportunity for business leaders to champion ecosystems as an enterprise-wide growth and value-creation strategy. Learn more.

How to manage compliance risks when investing in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has robust growth potential and investors should be mindful of associated risks and obligations in this dynamic region. Learn more.

Five pillars of successful digital transformation

Even with the right strategic digital transformation intent, implementation can stall if key pillars are not addressed. Learn more.

Can taxpayers in Southeast Asia shift toward e-invoicing fast enough?

As more countries adopt e-invoicing, taxpayers will need to understand its impact and align teams across functions that handle invoicing. Learn more.

How can smart transformation power the energy transition?

Smart transformation translates to better data and grid visibility that can benefit all stakeholders of power and utilities companies. Learn more.

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Three priorities for Southeast Asian CFOs making the leap to CEO

A new EY study examines how CFOs can unlock strategic business value and potentially realize the ambition of becoming a CEO. Learn more.

How climate reporting can go from good to great

Singapore-listed companies have made good progress in climate reporting but more can be done.

Five trends for data center transformation in Southeast Asia

Data centers in the region must evolve to meet changing demands and stakeholder expectations as the digital economy grows. Learn more.

How will embedded finance revolutionize industries in Southeast Asia?

How is embedded finance transforming the Asia-Pacific financial landscape, including its rise and opportunities within Southeast Asia’s digital economy?

Why cyber breach detection is a crucial part of your defense strategy

Companies cannot afford to focus only on incident prevention as more cybercriminals breach cyber defenses without the victims’ knowledge. Learn more.

How ISSB standards redefine sustainability disclosures

Companies can now integrate sustainability and financial outcomes better with the new IFRS S1 and S2 standards. Learn more.

Are you ready for BEPS 2 0 Pillar Two compliance

An enterprise-wide effort to redesign and automate processes is needed to address the data challenges posed by BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two. Learn more.

How Singapore-listed companies can drive progress in climate reporting

The majority of Singapore-listed companies have started climate reporting and more can be done to address opportunities and future impacts. Learn more.

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        How can the financial controller transform to shape the future with confidence?

        The EY DNA of the Financial Controller Survey provides insights for financial controllers and senior finance leaders looking to drive success. Learn more.

        How can CFOs be confident in value creation without confidence in reporting?

        Investors seek a strong value story from leaders and confidence in delivery, but new EY research finds both investors and CFOs have their doubts.

        The five habits of successful Geostrategists

        All companies are shifting strategies to adapt to geopolitical risk. Here is how to invest more efficiently and strategically than your competitors. Read more.

        How AI navigates third-party risk in a rapidly changing risk landscape

        Learn what the 2025 EY Third-Party Risk Management survey reveals about new AI-driven approaches to managing risks in a more volatile environment.

        How can investors balance short-term demands with long-term value?

        Read the EY 2024 Institutional Investor Survey, which highlights a pronounced gap between what investors say and do when considering sustainability.

        The future of sustainability in business: why success depends on integration

        Companies integrating sustainability into their strategy by default show greater confidence in their business outlook. Read more.

        Will the future of talent be shaped by the flow of an untethered workforce?

        Work is less connected to old ideas of career, rewards and workplaces. Explore the EY 2024 Work Reimagined Survey for keys to a Talent Advantage.

        29 Nov 2024 | Roselyn Feinsod

        How can workforce mobility be a critical bridge to solve talent gaps?

        The EY Mobility Reimagined Survey shows mobility as a key element to solving talent shortages. Learn what sets evolved functions apart from the rest.

        How telcos can help enterprises scale emerging technologies

        Enterprises are pursuing digital transformation by investing more in emerging technologies – and vendors must adopt new strategies to help them succeed. Read more.

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        How will you stand out in today’s crowded digital home market?

        To succeed in the fast-evolving digital home, providers must differentiate themselves in the eyes of their target consumers. Here’s how.

        How GenAI and complexity challenge assumptions and business models

        GenAI is reshaping business landscapes; companies need to adapt their models and innovate to harness its full disruptive potential. Learn more.

        Transact to transform: How a human focus can unlock deal value

        Transactions which have a bold vision, prioritize the workforce and set conditions to navigate hurdles are more likely to transform a business. Learn more.


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