The US dollar is soaring amid strong momentum to the upside following Donald Trump’s US election win. 

What does this mean for the USD / JPY pair and the carry trade? How will a strong dollar and impending tariffs impact the Chinese markets? How does the USD pair with the Singapore dollar in the current market conditions?

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, weighs in with his views on the greenback. 

The US dollar is soaring amid strong momentum to the upside following Donald Trump’s US election win. 
What does this mean for the USD / JPY pair and the carry trade? How will a strong dollar and impending tariffs impact the Chinese markets? How does the USD pair with the Singapore dollar in the current market conditions?
Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, weighs in with his views on the greenback.

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Market View: USD  hits 4-month high. How much more can it soar?

Low-code technology is accelerating application development, allowing even non-technical users to quickly build apps and automate business processes. Across industries, low-code platforms are gaining traction, enabling faster, more agile solutions without the need for extensive programming expertise. However, many enterprises still see them as tools for quick fixes or departmental solutions.

How can organisations leverage enterprise-grade low-code technology to tackle complex, mission-critical challenges and enable large-scale digital transformation? What is the role of low-code in integrating emerging technologies like AI, cloud, and edge computing?

Raymond Kok, Chief Executive Officer at Mendix, a leading low-code application development platform which is part of tech conglomerate Siemens, shares his insights on the impact of low-code technology, trends in application development and the state of low-code adoption in Singapore and Asia.

Low-code technology is accelerating application development, allowing even non-technical users to quickly build apps and automate business processes. Across industries, low-code platforms are gaining traction, enabling faster, more agile solutions without the need for extensive programming expertise. However, many enterprises still see them as tools for quick fixes or departmental solutions.
How can organisations leverage enterprise-grade low-code technology to tackle complex, mission-critical challenges and enable large-scale digital transformation? What is the role of low-code in integrating emerging technologies like AI, cloud, and edge computing?
Raymond Kok,&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer at Mendix,&nbsp;a leading low-code application development platform which is part of tech conglomerate Siemens,&nbsp;shares his insights on the impact of low-code technology, trends in application development and the state of low-code adoption in Singapore and Asia.

Industry Insight: Transformative role of low-code in enterprises

2024 was a memorable year for Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency sector. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January marked a significant milestone in crypto investment in the US. It reached new all-time highs in March and October, and crossed the symbolic threshold of US$100,000 in December, solidifying its position as a global benchmark asset. 

Singapore is emerging as a digital asset hub, attracting talent, investments, and groundbreaking projects. With advancements in blockchain technology, increasing institutional adoption, and clearer regulatory frameworks, the sector is poised for growth and promises to redefine the way we interact with financial systems in the new year.

What will 2025 bring for cryptocurrencies and DeFi development in Asia? 

Danny Chong, co-chairman of the Digital Assets Association in Singapore and co-founder of decentralised protocol Tranchess, shares his outlook for 2025.

2024 was a memorable year for Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency sector. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January marked a significant milestone in crypto investment in the US. It reached new all-time highs in March and October, and crossed the symbolic threshold of US$100,000 in December, solidifying its position as a global benchmark asset.&nbsp;
Singapore is emerging as a digital asset hub, attracting talent, investments, and groundbreaking projects. With advancements in blockchain technology, increasing institutional adoption, and clearer regulatory frameworks, the sector is poised for growth and promises to redefine the way we interact with financial systems in the new year.
What will 2025 bring for cryptocurrencies and DeFi development in Asia?&nbsp;
Danny Chong, co-chairman of the Digital Assets Association in Singapore and co-founder of decentralised protocol Tranchess, shares his outlook for 2025.

Industry Insight:  Will 2025 be digital assets' breakout year in Singapore and Asia?

In an era of unprecedented digital connectivity and data growth, securing sensitive information has never been more critical. With increasing threats and advancements in technology, how can businesses stay ahead of the curve? From the rise of AI-driven threats to the growing importance of zero-trust architectures, what should organisations be aware of to safeguard their data and infrastructure in an ever-changing digital world?

Terry Ray, Senior Vice President and Fellow at Imperva, shares his predictions for data security in 2025 and critical trends shaping the future of cybersecurity.

In an era of unprecedented digital connectivity and data growth, securing sensitive information has never been more critical.&nbsp;With increasing threats and advancements in technology, how can businesses stay ahead of the curve? From the rise of AI-driven threats to the growing importance of zero-trust architectures, what should organisations be aware of to safeguard their data and infrastructure in an ever-changing digital world?
Terry Ray, Senior Vice President and Fellow at Imperva, shares his predictions for data security in 2025 and critical trends shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Market View: USD hits 4-month high. How much more can it soar?

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