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Budget 2026: SBF and PwC Singapore Call for Practical Measures to Accelerate AI Diffusion, Support Business Decarbonisation and Deepen Capabilities as a Trusted Hub Amidst Global Uncertainties

12 January 2026 17:17

Monday, 12 January 2026 [Singapore] – The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and PwC Singapore today submitted a set of Budget 2026 Recommendations to build a future-ready Singapore – one that is globally competitive, sustainable and inclusive. Titled “Building a future-ready Singapore: Transformation, Technology, Trust”, the joint recommendations are a call to move first, not react later, by dri

Investors overwhelmingly look to technology sector to fuel growth—but expect greater transparency on AI strategies and policies: PwC Global Investor Survey 2025

9 December 2025 08:30

65% of Singapore-focused investors foresee technology as the sector attracting the most investment over the next three years. 94% of Singapore-focused respondents indicated that companies they invest in or cover should boost investment in technological transformation, and 90% in cybersecurity 86% of Singapore-focused respondents express a willingness to increase investments in companies developin

Insurers in Singapore more anxious compared to global counterparts amid rising risks of cyber crimes, AI, and macroeconomic uncertainty

25 November 2025 09:34

SINGAPORE, 25 November 2025 – Technology disruption and macroeconomic uncertainty are driving higher levels of anxiety among insurers in Singapore compared to their global peers. Preparedness levels in managing identified risks are slightly lower than global benchmarks, according to Singapore-specific findings from the global report 'Insurance Banana Skins,' produced in conjunction with the Centre

Less than 2 in 10 Singapore businesses prepared for mandatory climate assurance requirements: PwC Singapore’s study

12 November 2025 11:26

Only 17% of Singapore businesses surveyed* have obtained external assurance for sustainability reports, indicating early progress towards the FY2029 timeline for mandatory external assurance of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 48% of smaller, non-STI companies continue to rely on manual spreadsheets for sustainability data collection, highlighting significant room for automation, streamlining and imp

PwC Singapore welcomes 11 new partners to drive momentum and growth

1 July 2025 09:00

For immediate release - Singapore, 1 July 2025: PwC Singapore is pleased to announce the appointment of 11 new partners, further strengthening the firm’s partnership as the it continues to build, accelerate and sustain momentum for its clients and people.
This move underscores PwC’s continued investment in bold, forward-thinking leaders who combine deep expertise with technological enablement

PwC commits over US$4 million in new AI Hub in Singapore; The AI Hub is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board

21 May 2025 09:00

SINGAPORE, 21 May 2025 – PwC has today launched a new AI Hub aimed at establishing standards to introduce AI technology, develop and scale local AI capabilities, and foster strategic alliances for market entry. A part of the AI Hub is a commitment to invest in the setup of an AI factory to facilitate the efficient development and scaling of impactful AI solutions. To date, some industries that the

AI adoption could boost global GDP by an additional 15 percentage points by 2035, as global economy is reshaped: PwC Research

30 April 2025 08:00

AI’s potential to boost global growth hinges not just on its capabilities, but on ability to deploy it responsibly and earn society’s trust. However, physical climate risks could leave the global economy nearly 7% smaller in 2035 than it would have been otherwise. New cross-industry ways of working will allow companies to seize growth opportunities. To support clients in this new environ

PwC unveils new brand positioning that better reflects how the network mobilises experience and technology to support clients

30 April 2025 07:58

For immediate release. SINGAPORE, 29 April 2025 – PwC has today unveiled a new brand positioning, visual and verbal identity. This will be brought to life through an advertising campaign called ‘So You Can’.
PwC’s new brand positioning and identity better reflects how it works today to support clients to unlock and protect value to ensure its identity provides the right platform for the f

PwC Singapore’s report: Singapore’s sustainability legal services market set to triple in value by 2033

26 March 2025 15:05

The sustainability legal services market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% per annum, reaching S$450 million to S$500 million by 2033, up from an estimated S$140 million to S$180 million in 2023 Key areas expected to drive the growth of sustainability legal services include green finance, capital and infrastructure projects, and technologies and digital innovatio

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2025 on 18 February

19 February 2025 14:18

For immediate release - Singapore, 18 Feb 2025 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2025:
"We are glad that the government has heard the clarion call of businesses to help them with business costs and has provided a 50% corporate income tax rebate at the same quantum as last year. Companies should make the most of the corporate income tax rebate to m

PwC’s response to Singapore Budget 2025 on 18 February

19 February 2025 14:18

For immediate release - Singapore, 18 Feb 2025 – The following comments are responses from PwC Singapore on the Singapore Budget 2025:
"We are glad that the government has heard the clarion call of businesses to help them with business costs and has provided a 50% corporate income tax rebate at the same quantum as last year. Companies should make the most of the corporate income tax rebate to m

PwC Singapore and SBF call for greater support to build globally competitive and sustainable businesses, upskill workforce through enterprises and alleviate business cost

16 January 2025 09:30

Thursday, 16 January 2025 [Singapore] – PwC Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) are pleased to present our joint Budget 2025 Proposal titled “Forging Ahead with Confidence in Uncertain Times” aimed at fostering resilience and growth for Singapore against a backdrop of global uncertainties.
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