Tessa Oh
CORRESPONDENT
Tessa Oh is a correspondent at The Business Times. She covers Singapore macroeconomics and government policy, with a focus on manufacturing, manpower, and the legal sector. Tessa was previously a journalist at TODAY, covering healthcare.
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Singapore convenes committee to review ministerial salaries
The current salary structure and benchmark has not been updated since 2012; the last review in 2023 was deferred amid uncertain economic...
Disputes and insolvency lawyer Danny Ong appointed sole senior counsel for 2026
He is the founder and managing director of Setia Law, a boutique Singapore law firm
Budget 2026: KPMG, SID propose AI training fund for board directors, new work pass category for global ‘master trainers’
Other recommendations include industry-specific job transformation maps and a digital platform harmonising FTAs
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow appoints Kelvin Poa as Singapore managing principal
The veteran funds and employment lawyer succeeds James Huang, who has helmed the firm since 2023
Singapore posts stronger-than-expected 4.8% growth in 2025, but sustaining pace will be challenging: PM Wong
The prime minister flags ageing population, clean-energy needs and longer lifespans as long-term challenges to tackle
Nam Cheong sells vessel for US$20.5 million to Vietnam firm
The sale is expected to contribute positively to the group’s earnings for the financial year ending 2025
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to acquire five industrial facilities in Johor for RM220.8 million
The properties are strategically located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone to capitalise on rising demand
Cathay Photo bets on e-commerce to keep 66-year-old family business clicking
Its third-generation leadership hopes the SG Heritage Business scheme will provide guidance on operation and transformation
Singapore retail sales growth picks up to 4.5% in October
Most retail categories record higher sales, led by watches and jewellery, as well as recreational goods
