Singapore
Singapore employers willing to pay premium for AI skills amid softer hiring sentiment: survey
The outlook drops to 13%, its lowest level since late 2021
Strong US dollar and tariff threats ignite broad Asian currency sell-off
Energy shocks drag rupiah and yen to fresh lows as new US tariffs compound pain for won and ringgit
Singapore must become more cohesive as global outlook remains uncertain: PM Wong
The government still expects inflationary pressures to rise, and there is also uncertainty about how AI will impact the job market, he says
More retrenched white-collar workers in Singapore seeking unions’ help
Many PMEs are not aware they can join unions and be represented by the trade union centre during retrenchments
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Singapore households’ net wealth up, but also taking on more debt such as home loans
This marks the 10th straight quarter in which household borrowing has picked up pace
With new S$10 million HQ, Jumbo Group looks to Shanghai-focused China strategy, premium dining for growth
Group CEO Ang Kiam Meng is confident that the group’s bottom line will improve in FY2027 as its investments begin to bear fruit
Singapore must act firmly when others seek to divide it: Edwin Tong on blocked online content
[SINGAPORE] Singapore must act firmly and reject attempts by those who wish to harm the nation and divide it, said Law Minister Edwin Tong on Saturday (Jun 6).
Singapore blocks online posts targeting Indian community; content likely from China-based platform
It uses footage of crowded streets in Little India, Indian devotees at a religious festival in Pagoda Street
Singapore retail sales up 5.4% in April, surpassing forecasts
Most retail sectors record year-on-year growth in sales
