Low Youjin

CORRESPONDENT

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

Full-year growth for 2025 is now expected at 4.1%, with a boost from manufacturing

This comes as around three in four employers expect uncertainty next year, which could weigh on hiring and wage growth

HR firms say such degrees are most valuable for those in senior leadership roles, even as more mid-career professionals explore them to...

The layoffs are concentrated in growth sectors such as financial services, professional services and information and communications

Singapore SMEs should also look into making sustainability a core part of their strategy as it helps with saving costs

Stronger income, growth and valuations point to ‘clear and present’ opportunities in Asia, says senior investment strategist

Of this, S$3 billion will be set aside for two new research programmes

Rising expenses, manpower shortages and transformation needs top list of business challenges

Views will be accepted until Jan 12, ahead of the Budget in February

This was despite a slowdown in nominal wage growth