Low Youjin
CORRESPONDENT
Low Youjin is a correspondent at The Business Times where he covers Singapore macroeconomics, labour, and manpower policies.
‘Career bridges’, earlier retrenchment support among ESR’s final proposals for workers facing disruption
The committee calls for creating ‘meaningful and sustainable careers’ by ensuring technology augments rather than replaces workers
AI transition must safeguard and empower workers, support firms: Ng Chee Meng
AI can raise productivity, unlock new possibilities and strengthen country’s competitiveness if used well, says labour chief
New Skills and Workforce Development Agency to be established in Q3 to support workers across life stages
It will also help employers navigate workforce transformation and strengthen the jobs and training ecosystem
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