Living costs stories

Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.

Tangerine Telecom fights rising telecom costs with innovative mobile billing solutions, offering plans focused on affordability, flexibility, and value for customers' evolving needs.

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.

Swoop Holdings reports a 17% year-on-year revenue increase in half-year results, attributing this robust growth to successful acquisitions and a subscriber increase to over 160,000.

Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.

Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.

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.

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

Australian retailers are planning to offer bigger discounts this holiday season, with 44% expecting an increase in sales, according to a survey by Fiverr.

Belinda Grant-Geary named Head of Yahoo Finance Australia, overseeing editorial strategy and team, reporting to Euan Black, Director of Content.

The expansion into Croatia, Romania and Hungary brings Brite’s total market reach to 24 markets across the complex Europe landscape.

The report covers retail spending from Boxing Day to the back-to-school period, revealing customers holding back on discretionary spending amid rising costs.

Almost half of Australian employees struggle to cover basic living costs amid rising prices, says research by ELMO.

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.

A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.

Wellington wages close in on Auckland, with IT reigning as NZ's top-earning sector.

NZCTU calls for wage system reform to better serve workers' interests.

REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.

Kim Dotcom link suspected in Auckland airport strip-search of musician's girlfriend, raising questions about customs' practices.

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.