Janice Heng

The end of optimism in a post-common-sense era of geopolitics

Risks are greater for small open economies, with energy prices affecting costs and wages more quickly, he says

By keeping high-value functions here and moving production out, local manufacturers are doing just what the Economic Strategy Review proposes

Under certain proposals, companies need to know when to wind up, and some workers may need to accept lower pay

Of 32 proposals to the Singapore government, the newest are related to energy and supply chain resilience

Its midterm report came before the Iran war; the final recommendations clearly take the conflict into account

The amount will go to funds for childcare and eldercare support, among others, says labour chief Ng Chee Meng

Singapore needs to nurture local champions for the global stage – but can afford to have some that stay home, too

This is due to high intake for such courses, says the ministry in a new study

Workers take up jobs that do not fully use their qualifications for reasons such as stability, flexible hours