Economy & Policy
Intraco’s major supplier declares force majeure over Iran conflict
The Middle East situation has disrupted the supply of olefins used to make plastics, fibres and detergents
Singdollar appreciated at average rate of 1.3% against ringgit over 2020 to 2025: Alvin Tan
Measures to support local businesses, given the impending RTS Link, will be announced later
MAS expands environmental risk management guidelines for financial institutions
They will take effect from September 2027, and comprise specific suggestions for banks, insurers and asset managers
Singapore retail sales fall 0.4% in January, hampered by later Chinese New Year timing
The drop misses forecast of 2.8% growth and reverses December’s 2.5% gain
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Unclear if US tariffs on Singapore will rise from 10% to 15%: Gan Siow Huang
America has yet to issue an official directive on the increase, she says
Budget 2026: MOH to extend MediShield Life to selected preventive surgeries, revamp MediSave scheme
An AI tool to help doctors flag Healthier SG enrollees at high risk of chronic disease will also be rolled out
Budget 2026: Singapore faces stiff competition for talent, despite draws of new AI and tech-focused One Pass
The visa track offers greater career certainty, and Republic’s stability strengthens its appeal to global talent
Budget 2026: AI-focused One Pass to lure top tech talent; airlines can hire cabin crew from more countries
One Pass (AI and Tech) applicants may qualify using a mix of cash and stock-based compensation
Budget 2026: How should Singapore decide which jobs are to be filled by foreign workers?
Amid efforts to broaden the range of good jobs, foreign worker flexibility tweaks suggest that certain roles may never be attractive enough
Budget 2026: Singapore’s agri-food sector to get S$70 million in second round of government funding
It will provide co-funding support for local farms to increase capacity and capability for local production
