https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/no-asean-country-has-figured-out-how-manage-ais-impact-jobs-jasmin-lau Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:03:12 +0000 Evan See Economy & Policy Asean International Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/no-asean-country-has-figured-out-how-manage-ais-impact-jobs-jasmin-lau Uneven adoption could create a ‘two-speed society’, the acting manpower minister warns https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-retail-sales-growth-accelerates-1-7-september-misses-median-forecast Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/singapore-retail-sales-growth-accelerates-1-7-september-misses-median-forecast Sales increase in only six of 14 categories, on a yearly basis https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-law-overhaul-gives-it-more-teeth-firms-beyond-its-reach-remain-test Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:09:45 +0000 Tessa Oh Singapore Economy & Policy International /singapore/haze-law-overhaul-gives-it-more-teeth-firms-beyond-its-reach-remain-test Observers say the plantation sector’s opaque corporate structures, overseas-based operations hinder enforcement https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-strengthens-transboundary-haze-law-expanded-investigative-powers-stiffer-penalties Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:43:20 +0000 Janice Lim Economy & Policy Companies & Markets Energy & Commodities ESG Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapore-strengthens-transboundary-haze-law-expanded-investigative-powers-stiffer-penalties The maximum fine has been raised to S$20 million, from S$2 million previously https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/small-fraction-residential-rent-disputes-involve-corporate-tenants-current-laws-protect-landlords Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/small-fraction-residential-rent-disputes-involve-corporate-tenants-current-laws-protect-landlords Resources such as checklists by the Council for Estate Agencies can guide parties signing agreements, he adds https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/work-permit-holders-increase-10900-s-pass-ep-holders-decline-900-each-q2-jasmin-lau Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:44:59 +0000 Elysia Tan Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/work-permit-holders-increase-10900-s-pass-ep-holders-decline-900-each-q2-jasmin-lau Current data does not suggest that S Pass and Employment Pass holders are displacing residents, she says https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapores-food-supply-unaffected-haze-no-additional-financial-support-planned-hawkers-grace-fu Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:40:02 +0000 Evan See Economy & Policy Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapores-food-supply-unaffected-haze-no-additional-financial-support-planned-hawkers-grace-fu Employers of platform delivery workers and outdoor service workers should exercise flexibility in haze conditions, says MOM https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/coe-review-rebate-surcharge-scheme-five-bands-backed-most-respondents Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:52:27 +0000 Derryn Wong Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/coe-review-rebate-surcharge-scheme-five-bands-backed-most-respondents Government is not considering different rebate-fee levels for EVs; taxis are still under review https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-ratify-asean-haze-coordination-centre-agreement-next-few-days-grace-fu Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:18:53 +0000 Evan See Economy & Policy Asean International Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapore-ratify-asean-haze-coordination-centre-agreement-next-few-days-grace-fu It will come into force only after six member states ratify the pact https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-factory-growth-slows-october-manufacturing-pmi-dips-51-4 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Low Youjin Economy & Policy Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapore-factory-growth-slows-october-manufacturing-pmi-dips-51-4 Expansion in electronics activity has eased, though AI-linked demand continues to support the sector https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-manufacturers-stay-upbeat-ai-demand-despite-geopolitical-clouds Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:01:25 +0000 Tessa Oh Singapore Economy & Policy /singapore/singapore-manufacturers-stay-upbeat-ai-demand-despite-geopolitical-clouds A net weighted balance of 24% of firms expect business conditions to improve between October 2026 and March 2027 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/wilmar-sold-goods-6-firms-issued-notices-under-singapore-haze-law-no-operational-relationship Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:27:30 +0000 Sharanya Pillai Companies & Markets Economy & Policy Singapore /companies-markets/wilmar-sold-goods-6-firms-issued-notices-under-singapore-haze-law-no-operational-relationship Revenue for such sales amount to 371,289.9 million rupiah (US$22.5 million) https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-argentina-deepen-trade-ties-key-south-american-trade-pact-enters-force Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:03:39 +0000 Sharanya Pillai Economy & Policy Companies & Markets Singapore /singapore/economy-policy/singapore-argentina-deepen-trade-ties-key-south-american-trade-pact-enters-force The Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement eliminates import tariffs on 96% of products for up to 15 years