Living costs stories

Singapore's middle-income sandwich class is increasingly using crypto, alongside shares and property assets, to build financial resilience amid rising costs.

Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.

Singapore retail investors back the global bull run into 2026 even as confidence at home in jobs, economy and living costs erodes.

Australian holiday shoppers are spending strategically, forcing retailers to sharpen promotions, personalise offers and boost in-store experience.

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

Amidst rising living costs, 95% of Australians utilise loyalty programmes, with usage up 18% YoY, according to a study by Pureprofile and Retail Doctor Group.

New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.

Singaporeans' top Google searches in 2023 were dominated by key events, coping strategies for rising costs, and growing interest in AI.

Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

CoderSchool's immersive three-month bootcamps equip participants with skills for employability in a rapidly developing city with low living costs.

Sydney and Melbourne ranked amongst world's best cities for women entrepreneurs, according to Dell's 2019 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index.

Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.

Dreaming of a rural escape? Lifestyle Block offers townies practical insights into the highs and lows of country living.