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The ‘she-conomy’ is thriving, but gaps remain. What’s next?
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Addressing the divides offers substantial benefits not just for women, but for all alike, says the writer.
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SINGAPORE - Since the United Nations officially recognised International Women’s Day in 1977, women have achieved extraordinary progress across key socio-economic metrics globally.
Today, women control US$32 trillion (S$43 trillion) in global spending and are projected to wield 75 per cent of discretionary spending within the next five years, according to Nielsen and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
