Low Youjin

Low Youjin

CORRESPONDENT

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

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
Supported by EDB, the Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence will serve companies in Singapore and across South-east Asia.

TUV SUD launches S$30 million Singapore decarbonisation centre to boost carbon market trust

2026-09-09T03:00:00.000Z
Dr Tan See Leng’s private-sector experience has enabled him to speak with authority about challenges entrepreneurs face, and what can be done for them, says PM Lawrence Wong.
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

PM Wong wants more private-sector leaders like Tan See Leng in Cabinet amid succession challenge

2026-09-08T04:36:19.000Z
“We have MPs with a wide range of backgrounds and experience, who bring different perspectives to our debates,” said PM Wong.
POLITICAL SALARIES REVIEW

No hidden components or perks in political officeholders’ pay: PM Wong

2026-09-08T04:25:08.000Z
Singapore’s advanced manufacturing sector generated over S$135 billion in value in 2024, and S$800 million has been set aside for a  semiconductor research flagship.

Singapore's manufacturing sector has thousands of jobs to fill. But can it shake its image problem? 

2026-09-06T23:00:00.000Z
Danny Loong, president of SNBA and co-founder of Timbre Group, recalls how people used to spend longer nights out, moving from one venue to another – an energy he believes has diminished.

Singapore’s nightlife is struggling. Industry chief Danny Loong wants to ‘bring back the energy’

2026-09-04T03:59:15.000Z
Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth.

Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5

2026-09-02T13:00:00.000Z
Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform.

Shopee appliance seller sues customer over bad review – and loses

2026-09-01T03:34:16.000Z
Industry R&D jobs grew 33% to 32,509 in 2023, with more than seven in 10 of these jobs filled by Singapore residents.

Singapore’s inaugural RIE2025 report card shows business R&D spending up 64% at S$9 billion

2026-08-31T02:00:00.000Z