women workers

THE BROAD VIEW

The economics of women’s weight

While overall ageing unfolds gradually, menopause triggers a sharp health decline, and unlike many health conditions, it is certain and inevitable.

The hidden economic costs of menopause

Grab's #MoreWomenCan programme is designed to address the specific needs of its women partners at various life stages, including pregnancy.

Grab launches initiative to provide more support for its women partners in Singapore

Standard Chartered's CEO for Singapore, Asean and South Asia Patrick Lee (centre) joins others from the bank to mark International Women's Day 2026.

‘Deeply ingrained’: How a culture of inclusion helps Standard Chartered balance the scales for women in the workplace

Just 1% of research and innovation investment in healthcare is directed towards female-specific conditions beyond oncology.

Women’s health gap in 2026: From data deficiency to investment innovation

In Singapore, women can expect to live four years longer than men, according to the Department of Statistics.
MONEY MATTERS

Mastering long-term wealth for women

Families are currently delaying or limiting childbearing due to rising costs and growing eldercare responsibilities.

Easing the tax squeeze on sandwiched working mums with Budget 2026

The non-profit will teach both hard and soft skills, such as digital literacy.
TAKING HEART

Daughters of Tomorrow tackles youth employability for women with StanChart, Community Chest

While women are still just as motivated and committed to their work as their male counterparts, their desire to rise through the ranks is falling behind.

The ambition gap is growing

For all of Singapore’s progress, instances of victim-blaming still linger, suggesting that societal attitudes may have yet to catch up.
BRUNCH

‘What were you wearing?’: The silencing effect of victim-blaming