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14 December 2020 10:00

A threat to the Internet of Things has the greatest potential impact on Singapore organisations, finds PwC

42 per cent of organisations in Singapore are accelerating cloud adoption Adaptability and critical thinking are key skills when hiring cybersecurity professionals
Singapore, 14 December 2020 – Against the backdrop of COVID-19, PwC launches the Singapore cut of its Digital Trust Insights series Digital Trust Insights Survey 2021 - Singapore findings - which dives into what’s changing and wha

7 December 2020 10:00

LongHash Ventures welcomes PwC Singapore as knowledge partner

Singapore, 7 December 2020– Today, LongHash Ventures welcomes PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub as knowledge partner. This collaboration will give the global blockchain accelerator’s network of startups access to PwC Singapore’s solutions and expertise to grow the blockchain ecosystem and help build on the potential of these startups.
"Since the introduction of blockchain, we have seen a rise in the

10 November 2020 12:00

PwC Singapore maintains audit quality and transparency throughout COVID-19 period

PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 (FY20), showcasing the firm’s commitment to maintaining audit quality and transparency.

23 October 2020 17:19

PwC Singapore continues commitment to transparency and accountability throughout COVID-19 period

PwC Singapore released its FY20 sustainability report, outlining key aspects of the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies and policies.

9 October 2020 08:01

PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub launches new programme aimed at helping foreign startups enter the Southeast Asian market

To help startups across the world to accelerate business growth and expand into the Southeast Asian region, PwC Singapore launches a new in-bound programme. The Scale Programme will span across 5 days and will include hands-on masterclasses, mentorship and networking sessions.
Singapore, 9 October 2020– PwC Singapore launches a new programme to help startups across the world enter the fast

1 October 2020 08:00

PwC welcomes the appointment of Simon Gealy as the CEO of South East Asia Consulting

Singapore, 1 October 2020– PwC South East Asia Consulting today announced Simon Gealy as their next CEO with effect from 1 October 2020. Simon succeeds Sundara Raj Ramamurthy, who has led the regional business over the last four years.
Simon brings considerable experience from his extensive work across the region and is well-placed to take the business through its next phase of growth. He was a

30 September 2020 11:00

Singapore’s tech startup funding ecosystem remains healthy despite global pandemic

PwC's report, Tech start-up funding trends and outlook: Singapore, found that the first half of 2020 saw relatively steady funding considering the pandemic, with funding for 2020 expected to reach 2019 levels.

15 September 2020 13:01

PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globally

PwC commits to decarbonise its operations and supply chain, which includes reshaping how it serves clients, sustained reductions in travel and the increased use of zero carbon energy. PwC will embed the implications of climate change and other Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related factors across the work it does with clients, from strategy to implementation. PwC will continue to adva

2 September 2020 07:01

Pulling the future forward: The entertainment and media industry reconfigures amid recovery

Amid a global recession, 2020 will see the sharpest fall in global E&M revenue with a decline of 5.6% from 2019 – more than US$120bn in absolute terms. In Singapore, the expected decline is 5.0% from 2019, valued at approximately US$274mn. While the shockwaves from 2020 will continue to ripple through the global economy, forecast shows the industry’s fundamental growth trajectory remains strong.

17 August 2020 20:04

PwC’s response to the Ministerial Statement on 17 August 2020

Singapore, 17 August 2020 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore to the Ministerial Statement by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on 17 August 2020:


Dr Wilson Chew, Partner, Entrepreneurial and Private Business (Strategy), PwC Singapore:
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On the impact of the Statement on SMEs - “It remains heartening that the government remains fe

9 July 2020 12:20

Rapidly changing behaviours in 2020 are accelerating consumer embrace of digital, health, and sustainability trends, says PwC

45% of global consumers say healthcare is one of the top three reasons for living in a city 69% of global consumers are more focused on mental health and well being 43% of global consumer expect businesses to be accountable for their environmental impact

1 July 2020 12:15

PwC welcomes five new partners in Singapore

New partners bring diversity of skill sets and experience to support PwC’s aim to help companies recover, rethink, reconfigure for the new normal