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14/09/2026

The dream of starting a business can be alluring, but founders told CNA TODAY that the reality often meant punishing hours, financial sacrifice and the sobering discovery that even a useful idea may not make for a viable business.

03/08/2026

https://ca-lab.isca.org.sg/seen-heard/singapore-tops-world-competitiveness-ranking/

Singapore has recaptured its global first placing in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking – a position it last held in 2024, before dropping to second place last year. The top nine countries this year all featured in the global top 10 list last year except for the United States, which was 13...

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.