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Eight-qubit operation of a 300 mm SiMOS foundry-fabricated device
Abstract Silicon spin qubits are a promising platform for quantum computing due to their high coherence, controllability, and CMOS manufacturability, yet scalable implementations have so far been limited to a few qubits. Here, to take a step towards larger qubit systems, we tune and coherently control an eight-dot linear array of silicon spin qubits fabricated in a 300 mm CMOS-compatible foundry process, establishing operational scalability beyond the two-qubit regime.
Redesigning for Longevity: Adapting Work Structures for an Aging Workforce
Singapore’s demographic landscape is undergoing a profound shift. With one of the fastest-aging populations globally, businesses face a dual challenge: a tightening local labour market and the imminent retirement of highly experienced personnel. Embracing this "silver tsunami" requires organisations to re-evaluate how they manage senior talent. Rather than viewing an aging workforce as a challenge, proactive enterprises are treating it as a strategic opportunity.
The "Fairness" Trap: Why Equal Share Distribution Can Paralyse a Family Business
If you love your children equally, should you give them equal stakes in the family company? For many first- and second-generation business owners, family harmony is the ultimate priority. When it comes to estate and succession planning, the instinctive, emotional decision is often to divide company shares perfectly down the middle among all siblings. It feels fair, it avoids immediate conflict, and it signals equal parental love.
The Wealth-Purpose Paradox: Aligning Family Values with ESG and Next-Gen Activism
Is your family legacy fundamentally at odds with the future of global business? For decades, the core mandate of family business governance was straightforward: preserve capital, grow the asset base, and pass it on to the next generation. However, a profound shift is occurring in the wealth advisory landscape. As control shifts toward Millennials and Gen Z, the definitions of "wealth" and "success" are being aggressively rewritten.
Breaking the Silo Trap: Optimising Constraints with Lean Six Sigma
In Singapore and across ASEAN, organisations operating in highly competitive and resource-constrained environments are reaching a critical crossroads. Rising operational costs, tight labour availability, and volatile market demand are placing unprecedented pressure on enterprises to optimise performance. The instinctive response is often traditional, top-down cost cutting. However, reducing budgets rarely addresses the deeper operational inefficiencies that erode profitability.
Thriving in the New Abnormal with Scenario-Based Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
For decades, enterprise planning relied on a predictable and stable environment. Demand & Supply Planners typically worked with long-term, linear plans (often extending across 24 months) built on a single “most-likely” forecast. However, in today’s environment, defined by compounding, systemic shocks such as global supply chain disruptions and volatile energy markets, these rigid assumptions are increasingly becoming organisational liabilities.
Thriving Through Tariffs
The U.S. has officially declared tariffs of differing degrees on all countries. Leading up to 2 April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump had long maintained the stance of reciprocal tariffs against countries, vowing to “hit back against countries” (Chambers, 2025) he says have treated the U.S. unjust. The goals of the tariffs include protecting American-born industries and reducing the trade deficit, which has unsurprisingly drawn uproar among all countries.
BDO Retail CFO Outlook: Key Financial Trends for 2025
Singapore’s retail sector enters 2025 amid a mixed economic landscape and a need for financial agility. BDO Consultants examines the key financial trends shaping the outlook for retail CFOs in Singapore and Southeast Asia, through a VUCA lens – a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This article analyses the macroeconomic conditions, evolving CFO priorities, and retail sentiment in the region, providing an analytical yet accessible view for industry stakeholders.
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