Singapore retail sales rise by just 1.5% in July, under consensus forecast

2026-09-07T05:00:00.000Z
Singapore’s advanced manufacturing sector generated over S$135 billion in value in 2024, and S$800 million has been set aside for a  semiconductor research flagship.

Singapore's manufacturing sector has thousands of jobs to fill. But can it shake its image problem? 

2026-09-06T23:00:00.000Z
DHL will provide companies with dedicated logistics support and facilitate knowledge-sharing within the Life Science Incubator community.

DHL partners local life-sciences incubator to provide cold chain logistics for biotech startups

2026-09-04T10:40:36.000Z
Workers in Singapore are finding their roles reshaped by AI, with some tasks increasingly automated and some positions disappearing altogether.
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Danny Loong, president of SNBA and co-founder of Timbre Group, recalls how people used to spend longer nights out, moving from one venue to another – an energy he believes has diminished.

Singapore’s nightlife is struggling. Industry chief Danny Loong wants to ‘bring back the energy’

2026-09-04T03:59:15.000Z
Among employers with lower-wage workers, 86% say they are committed to giving built-in wage increases in 2027.

Over half of employers plan hiring freeze, wage moderation despite better outlook: SNEF poll

2026-09-03T03:52:08.000Z
Within manufacturing, the PMI for the linchpin electronics sector is up 0.2 points at 52.6, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth.

Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5

2026-09-02T13:00:00.000Z
One respondent sees a downward re-centring of the policy band at MAS’ upcoming meeting.

Economists raise Singapore 2026 growth forecast to 5%; more see AI bubble as a top risk

2026-09-02T04:00:00.000Z
From left: Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; and Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS.

Bringing tech and people together for Singapore’s AI future

2026-09-01T23:00:00.000Z
Roundtable participants (from left) Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Mark Tham, country managing director, Accenture Singapore; Dilys Boey, chief executive, Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Kok Ping Soon, chief executive officer, Singapore Business Federation; Lee Yan Hong, head of group human resources, DBS.

For true AI transformation, go beyond deployment and using tools

2026-09-01T23:00:00.000Z