Singapore
Work Permit levy hikes in 2028 could drive SMEs to automate, upskill workers: industry players
Among SMEs, these levy increases are likely to have a greater impact than other manpower-related changes unveiled in Budget 2026
Iran war upheaval jolts shipping fuel suppliers in Singapore
Some distributors are prioritising preferred customers, and either trimming or canceling other sales
Base salary under food services Progressive Wage Model to rise to S$2,220 from Jul 1
This baseline monthly gross wage requirement for workers in the sector will be raised again in 2027 and 2028
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Australian tea brand T2 Tea shuts all outlets in Singapore
The retailer expanded into Asia in 2017 with the opening of its 313@Somerset outlet
Singapore business confidence slides for second straight quarter: SCCB
The Business Optimism Index falls to 4.1 percentage points for Q2
Fewer delays, more secure transactions: How interoperable digital documents are speeding up cross-border trade
Using public blockchain and cryptographic standards, open-source TradeTrust allows electronic bills of lading to be securely issued, verified and transferred in a decentralised framework
Singapore’s energy is secure despite disruptions from Middle East conflict: Tan See Leng
While imported gas fuels 95% of the Republic’s power generation, half of it is piped and will not be affected
Costs running up for Singapore businesses as Gulf conflict jacks up energy prices
Already hit by rising fuel costs, anticipated electricity price hikes could worsen the blow
Japanese food chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore
Its four remaining outlets are listed on Google Maps as permanently closed
