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23/06/2026

Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened isolation and distress, say two economists.

19/05/2026

Singapore cannot hold back on technology, but should be deliberate about ensuring that technology uplifts workers, the Economic Strategy Review committees said.

28/04/2026

Micromanaging, unhelpful colleagues and the threat of job loss – workers tell CNA about the costs of flexibility in the workplace.

01/04/2026

University enrolment in Singapore has always closely followed the country's economic priorities, but rapid technological change and an increasingly complex economic landscape have made admissions planning more challenging.

17/03/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/business/ai-will-reshape-accounting-but-jobs-in-spore-remain-safe-for-now-chartered-accountants-body

Discover how AI is transforming accounting in Singapore without leading to job cuts, as ISCA invests in strengthening AI skills for professionals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

04/03/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/extra-corporate-tax-collections-do-not-replace-stable-reliable-revenue-base-from-gst-says-pm-wong?utm_source=b8f711c7d1&utm_medium=cf-syn

Prime Minister Wong clarifies that increased corporate tax collections will not replace the stable revenue base provided by the GST hike in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

25/02/2026

The AI missions will focus on advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance and healthcare – sectors that form the core of Singapore's economy and public welfare, experts say.

05/02/2026

Around nine in 10 eligible employees receive retrenchment benefits, of whom around eight in 10 get the prevailing norm of at least two weeks' salary per year of service.

21/01/2026

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jobs-workers-ai-artificial-intelligence-reshape-productivity-uneven-change-5867951

Those entering the workforce could lose their competitive edge if they rely too much on AI, warned the president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises.

04/12/2025

More companies in Singapore are set to freeze wages over the next year amid growing pessimism about the economy, according to a Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey released on Thursday (Nov 27).The 2025 National Business Survey, which drew responses from 553 businesses across key sectors, fou...