For immediate release - Singapore, 16 Feb 2024 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2024:
“The move to introduce a Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) regime is very wise. Singapore needs to remain competitive to continue to attract foreign direct investment. A RIC that is aligned with global standards will enable us to continue attracting high value
Singapore can accelerate climate action by giving a leg up to help companies operate more sustainably, and strengthen its food resilience by enabling more economic viability in urban farming A thriving workforce starts with well-supported employees, more care can be extended to Singapore employees In the age of global minimum tax, Singapore can sustain its attractiveness as an international busi
For immediate release - SINGAPORE, 11 December 2023 – Today, PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 (FY23).
Building on The New Equation strategy, the firm sets its sights on ushering in a new era of audit, leveraging its human-led and tech-enabled approach to deliver impactful and quality audit outcomes. The report highlights the firm’s commi
Key summary
Agri-food accounts for over a third of global carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, second only to energy. This dynamic is even more pronounced in some regions in Asia, such as South and South East Asia, where it is up to 50% of total emissions.
There is the potential to reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from agri-food in Asia by 12% (equivalent to 840 Mt CO2e) ahead of 203
89% of Singapore CEOs surveyed believe global economic growth will decline over the next year Inflation and macroeconomic volatility rank as the top threats for nearly a third of Singapore CEOs in the short-term Over six in 10 Singapore CEOs see changes in customer demands and regulations as the biggest challenges to long-term industry profitability Amid rising costs, 83% of Singapore CEOs do not
For immediate release - Singapore, 14 Feb 2023 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2023:
“The Government has not only ‘sweetened’ the GST vouchers and Assurance Package but also showered additional “love” in the form of various one-off support measures such as Cost-of-Living special payments and U-Save rebates to address the concerns over rising
For immediate release - Singapore, 14 February 2023 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2023:
“The Government has not only ‘sweetened’ the GST vouchers and Assurance Package but also showered additional “love” in the form of various one-off support measures such as Cost-of-Living special payments and U-Save rebates to address the concerns over risin
Singapore can yield new economic benefits by strengthening its global relevance in sustainability, the digital economy and international trade
The country’s strength as an international business hub can be reaffirmed in the age of global minimum tax
Time for Singapore to stand out as a global asset and wealth management centre
For immediate release - Singapore, 31 January 2023 – As Singapore
For immediate release - Singapore, 15 November 2022 – Today, PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 (FY22), showcasing the firm’s commitment to maintaining audit quality and transparency. The report describes the policies, systems and processes for ensuring audit quality; the results of key quality monitoring programmes and reviews; and the firm’s
PwC’s NextGen Survey 2022 Asia Pacific and ASEAN highlights
43% of the next generation of family business leaders surveyed in Asia Pacific are more committed to their business than before the pandemic
67% recognise that their business has a responsibility to fight climate change and its related consequences
Only 12% say they emphasise cyber security and privacy as a priority for their family b
84% of companies reported climate change as a sustainability issue, but less than half demonstrated integrating climate risks and measures in their operations Disclosures on sustainability training and the linkage of the environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) performance to leaders’ remuneration can be improved Significant opportunities remain for companies to build greater trust with
For immediate release - Singapore, 18 February 2022 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2022:
"Leading enterprises through transformation in times of disruption like what we are experiencing today, requires new and different leadership skills. Leaders will need to navigate through complexities and ambiguity, without necessarily having all th
Growing Singapore as a vibrant hub for sustainability and carbon services
Investing growth in HealthTech and the New Health Economy
Helping companies mitigate cybersecurity and data security risks
Singapore, 11 January 2022 – Ahead of the Singapore Budget 2022, PwC Singapore has released its Proposals for Budget 2022. These recommendations have been provided to the Ministry of Finance for con
Centre officially launched by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment
Centre aims to support organisations across Asia Pacific in achieving ESG excellence across decarbonisation, managing climate risk, sustainable finance and investment, sustainability report and assurance, etc.
Singapore Low Carbon Network also launched in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030
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Investment opportunity highlighted is on top of existing levels reported in the inaugural report in 2019 – bringing the total investment required to US$1.55 trillion over the next decade The New Asian Consumer is demanding healthier, safer and more sustainable foods, accounting for US$2.4 trillion in incremental food spending by 2030 Companies focused on health-based products have achieved valuat
SBTi Validation Affirms PwC’s approach and timeline to achieve net zero 2030 commitment
Commitment includes a 50% absolute reduction in business travel emissions
Singapore, September 8, 2021 — Today, PwC announced it received validation for its science-based targets and reaffirmed its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
The Science Based Targets initiati
S$50 million investment over the next five years
Commitments include new ESG Centre of Excellence in Singapore
Expansion of capabilities will include new hires and upskilling of partners and staff in areas like ESG, digital transformation, among others
Singapore, 1 July 2021 — Today, PwC Singapore unveiled details of the local strategy and commitments as part of The New Equation, PwC’s la
PwC Singapore launches new sustainability report, looking at the firm’s strategy, policies and performance in the areas of environment, social and governance
In Singapore, PwC pledges close to S$10 million to digitally upskill its people in line with its global ‘New World. New Skills.’ commitment. PwC’s global revenues up 7% to US$42.4 billion. Focus on our purpose drives good revenue growth in all major markets and areas of business. 25,000 new jobs created, increasing the workforce to 276,000.
Over half (54%) of Singaporean workers think it is likely that their role will be made obsolete or be significantly changed by automation over the next 10 years. Amongst the 11 countries surveyed, French workers are the most nervous or scared about the future impact of technology on their jobs (20%) followed by Singaporeans (18%) and British (18%)
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