Sharon See

Sharon See

CORRESPONDENT

Sharon See is a correspondent at The Business Times, where she covers macroeconomics and manpower. She graduated with a degree in communication studies from the Nanyang Technological University and began her journalism career in TV and radio news.

For Halijah Travels general manager Haffidz Abdul Hamid, Singapore’s role as a Haj transit point is an important piece of heritage that he hopes to keep alive – which is why he applied for the SG Heritage Business scheme.

Haj-travel specialist Halijah Travels aims to stay relevant in a ‘dying’ industry

The family business is the only tour agency among 42 companies recognised as a SG Heritage Business

DBS annual market outlook forum, which will include a panel discussion on navigating the potential challenges of 2026. This is on top of a global economic outlook by DBS chief economist Taimur Baig and a private-wealth session led by the bank’s senior investment strategist Daryl Ho.

Most countries avoided ‘protectionist virus’ this year, but US could be ‘epicentre of downside risks’ in 2026: DBS

The bank’s chief economist says to watch for more ‘DeepSeek moments’ from China and high levels of FDI in Asean next year

Panellists agreed that 2025 had turned out better than they had feared, with the doomsday scenario they had braced for soon after “Liberation Day” not materialising.

More companies intensifying overseas expansion efforts after ‘better-than-expected’ 2025: panel

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

Ana Fong, COO, Tong Heng Delicacies

Appeal to the young, don’t intimidate the old: Tong Heng’s fourth-gen heir on reinventing a 90-year-old bakery

Famous for its diamond-shaped egg tarts, the family business is one of 42 newly recognised SG Heritage Businesses

Singapore's purchasing managers' index (PMI) reached the highest level in eight months.

Singapore factory activity rises in November amid mixed regional performance

The S&P Global Asean Manufacturing PMI hits the third-highest print on record, while East Asian economies remain in contraction territory

Singapore can excel through investment and reinvestment to ensure continued innovation.
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Factory output grew across the board in October, except for general manufacturing.

Singapore’s October factory output records highest jump in 15 years, up 29.1% on pharma surge

This surprised private-sector economists who had expected a 6.7% growth

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attends a welcome ceremony   with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali

Singapore to set up embassy in Ethiopia, offer study visits for African officials

Both sides can catalyse trade and investment flows between their regions, says PM Wong

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