BLOOMBERG Salaries for software engineers in Singapore rose by an average of 7.6% last year, with pay increases falling short of rent hikes after technology companies worldwide slashed jobs. Even as the increase slowed from a 22% surge a year earlier, the city-state’s tech salaries stand out among countries in South and Southeast Asia, according  to a report published by ...

BLOOMBERG Philippines’ core inflation bolted to the fastest pace in 24 years, a print that will likely convince policymakers to retain their tightening bias even as the headline measure slowed. The core gauge, which strips volatile food and energy costs, rose 7.8% in February from a year ago, quickening from 7.4% the prior month and clocking in the fastest increase ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME  Q Holding and ORA Real Estate Development Group signed a partnership agreement to develop a smart and sustainable city in the Ghantoot region of Abu Dhabi, UAE. The integrated city will span over 20 million square meters and will provide the community with residential, hotel, cultural, commercial, sporting and recreational services, all with a focus ...