Low Youjin
CORRESPONDENT
Low Youjin is a correspondent at The Business Times where he covers Singapore macroeconomics, labour, and manpower policies.
Asean’s manufacturing sector struggles to scale AI adoption – not for lack of awareness: panellists
Hurdles include concerns over returns on investment and integrating new technologies with legacy systems
A*Star, Microsoft team up to address AI adoption challenges in Singapore manufacturing
The goal is to boost productivity and manufacturing value-add while lowering costs using the technology
Catalist-listed Toku makes enterprise AI push as it pursues growth over near-term profit
The company sees strong demand for the technology aligning with its expansion across global markets
A broken F&B model and Hit Refresh’s bid to reset it with freshpod kiosks
Through this initiative, the startup is rethinking how meals are prepared and served
Singapore economic outlook dulls as Q1 GDP growth comes in below forecasts at 4.6%
Economists largely hold their full-year estimates in the 2.5% to 3.5% range, flag rising downside risks
Singapore’s GDP up 4.6% in Q1, missing forecasts
On a seasonally adjusted, quarterly basis, economic growth contracts by 0.3%
SBF refreshes TAC Alliance; new capability framework, corporate governance badge unveiled
This will help trade associations and chambers better navigate a more volatile operating environment, says SBF
S$500 CDC Vouchers brought forward to June; Cost-of-Living Special Payment up by S$200 to ease pressures
The CDC Vouchers were originally to be disbursed in January 2027
Singapore to raise corporate tax rebates from 40% to 50%, widen energy grant to ease Iran war impact
The government is also prepared to share fuel-related cost increases for critical public sector projects
Singapore rolls out S$1 billion support package as energy costs rise, expands corporate tax rebates and payouts
Government will not cut fuel duties, describing such measures as too blunt and potentially regressive