Low Youjin

Low Youjin

CORRESPONDENT

Low Youjin is a correspondent at The Business Times where he covers Singapore macroeconomics, labour, and manpower policies.

On a seasonally adjusted, month-on-month basis, retail sales fall 1% in August, reversing the previous month’s 0.6% expansion.

Singapore retail sales growth slows to 0.7% in August, misses forecasts

2026-10-05T05:17:37.000Z
From left: Indonesia’s ex-minister of trade Gita Wirjawan, Le Hong Hiep of the Vietnam Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and panel moderator Xu Heqian, Caixin Media’s senior editor.

Asean should make exception to non-interference principle for education, says Indonesia’s ex-trade minister

2026-09-30T09:15:24.000Z
Doki Doki co-founders Alex Goh (left) and Bryan Low met during National Service when they were officer cadets, and have been friends for more than 20 years.

Two army buddies, one ‘all-or-nothing’ bet on fruit-based beverage maker Doki Doki

2026-09-30T03:00:00.000Z
Jonas Strahberger, CEO of TUV SUD Asean, says young jobseekers should look for organisations that are willing to invest in their growth.
THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK

From finance aspirant to Asean CEO: TUV SUD’s Jonas Strahberger on finding people who believe in you

2026-09-25T03:00:00.000Z
The Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development hopes to double the pool of certified HR professionals to 18,000 by 2030.

Report okayed by government calls for certified HR professional for larger firms from July 2028

2026-09-24T02:00:00.000Z
Seniors playing table tennis at Pasir Ris Sport Centre. Healthy longevity is about being able to walk, being able to talk, to have friends and to have a purpose in life.
THINKING ALOUD

We’re living longer. But what are we living for?

2026-09-22T23:00:00.000Z
From left: Alvin Goh, SHRI’s chief executive officer; Patrick Tay, NTUC’s assistant secretary-general; Joyce Bijl, ManpowerGroup’s Asia Pacific and Middle East business development director; and Wang Pengji, associate professor, JCU.

Is Singapore ready for inclusive workplaces? ‘I don’t think we are’: HR institute’s chief

2026-09-17T03:39:29.000Z
The second phase of the upgrades for the Hub Asia logistics distribution centre will focus on further improving the facility’s automation and digital capabilities.

Schneider Electric spends S$25 million to automate Tuas logistics hub, reskill workers

2026-09-17T02:00:00.000Z
Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin rejects Chander Agarwal’s characterisation of the expenses as loans, pointing to a pattern of lavish spending on Felicia Lee.

Hell hath no fury like a man scorned: CEO’s S$468,000 suit against ex fails after relationship sours

2026-09-10T08:59:14.000Z
Given that the decision to have children is “a very personal decision”,  Eugene Tan, associate law professor at SMU, pushed back against the idea of using TFR as a measure.
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

Fertility rates, pollution, income inequality: What could a ‘quality of life’ target mean for ministers’ bonuses?

2026-09-09T12:13:38.000Z