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Trust in AI needed to boost adoption

Trust in AI needed to boost adoption

PwC Singapore and BasisAI collaborate to bring together PwC’s trust expertise and Basis AI’s technology solutions as a compelling market solution
Singapore, 8 July 2021 -- PwC Singapore and responsible artificial intelligence firm, BasisAI, are collaborating in a bid to increase trust in the use of AI through a Responsible AI framework and platform that aims to increase the level of transparenc

PwC Singapore reveals details of new strategy: The New Equation

PwC Singapore reveals details of new strategy: The New Equation

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 announces new strategy: The New Equation

PwC announces new strategy: The New Equation

- US$12 billion investment over the next five years, creating over 100,000 new jobs - Initial commitments include new ESG Centres of Excellence, Leadership Institutes, accelerated deployment of emerging technologies and increased investment to support audit quality - Strategy focuses on helping clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes

64% of Singapore family businesses optimistic about growth for 2021; figure jumps to 90% for 2022

64% of Singapore family businesses optimistic about growth for 2021; figure jumps to 90% for 2022

However, only 29% of family businesses feel they have strong digital capabilities 35% have developed a sustainability strategy 26% have documented a succession plan
Singapore, 7 April 2021 - In a year where businesses faced unprecedented challenges, Singapore family businesses are confident about turning the corner in the next two years. 64% are expecting growth this year, and a massive 90% e

Three-quarters of Singapore CEOs predict a return to growth in 2021

Three-quarters of Singapore CEOs predict a return to growth in 2021

A PwC survey of more than 5,000 CEOs globally reveals record levels of optimism 75% of Singapore CEOs (76% globally) believe global economic growth will improve in 2021 One in three Singapore CEOs are very confident about prospects for revenue growth China leads as the top growth destination in the eyes of Singapore CEOs In the year of COP26, climate change is still not being approached with urge

PwC’s response to Budget 2021

PwC’s response to Budget 2021

Singapore, 16 February 2021 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2021:
“We must help Singapore corporates get ready for the impending change in international taxation. There is anticipation of more tax disputes and controversies as Governments grapple with their revenue base and the situation is compounded by the shock waves of Covid-19. Every gover

PwC Singapore’s Budget 2021 proposals to support Singapore’s economic and digital transformation

PwC Singapore’s Budget 2021 proposals to support Singapore’s economic and digital transformation

Singapore, 16 December 2020 – Ahead of the Singapore Budget 2021, PwC Singapore has released its Proposals to Enhance Singapore’s Economy. These recommendations have been provided to the Ministry of Finance for consideration around the key themes of supporting economic transformation, building a resilient and progressive tax system and cushioning the impact of COVID-19.
Chris Woo, Tax Leader, P

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

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

LongHash Ventures welcomes PwC Singapore as knowledge partner

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

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