Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Sharon Salim

Business Correspondent

As a business correspondent with The Straits Times, Sharon helps readers navigate work and life, focusing on jobs, manpower policies, workplace culture and trends. She had a fulfilling stint at one of the world’s largest environmental non-profit organisations, World Wide Fund for Nature, before joining CNA Women and becoming part of their pioneering team, writing about issues that impact women. She then joined the public service before returning to the newsroom two years later, in 2024. 

Email

Latest articles

About 3% of S'pore workers have worked overseas full-time for at least 6 months: MOM

Nearly one in five (18.3 per cent) worked in Mainland China in their latest overseas stint, most commonly in the manufacturing sector.
Nearly one in five (18.3 per cent) worked in Mainland China in their latest overseas stint, most commonly in the manufacturing sector.

Fewer people in S’pore changed jobs in 2025; 60% of those who did enjoyed pay bumps

Notably, there were fewer employed younger people - ages 25 to 29 - who were actively looking for a new job..
Notably, there were fewer employed younger people - ages 25 to 29 - who were actively looking for a new job..

Real median income in S’pore rose 4.3% in 2025 as workers in permanent jobs hit new high

The trends indicate that Singapore’s labour market is stable despite a more uncertain external environment, the Ministry of Manpower said.
The trends indicate that Singapore’s labour market is stable despite a more uncertain external environment, the Ministry of Manpower said.

Twelve Cupcakes owes over $1m to creditors; workers may get Oct salary in Q1 2026

Twelve Cupcakes, which suddenly ceased operations on Oct 29, has entered full liquidation as of Nov 24.
Twelve Cupcakes, which suddenly ceased operations on Oct 29, has entered full liquidation as of Nov 24.

‘Every inch counts’: He approves land boundaries in Singapore

Warren Golf & Country Club temporarily closes 3 F&B eateries; 29 staff retrenched

Three eateries at Warren Golf and Country Club have temporarily ceased operations from Nov 12 until further notice.
Three eateries at Warren Golf and Country Club have temporarily ceased operations from Nov 12 until further notice.

National Wages Council proposes 5.5% to 7.5% pay rise for lower-wage workers in new guidelines

The recommendations have taken into consideration the current economic outlook and historical median income growth of 4.2 per cent per annum between 2016 and 2024.
The recommendations have taken into consideration the current economic outlook and historical median income growth of 4.2 per cent per annum between 2016 and 2024.

Like a fairy godmother: The mascot maker who brings characters to life

‘Dad, where are we going next?’: F&N’s new CEO on the joy of building a global career

Mr Rahul Colaco moved to Singapore to take on the chief executive role. He has lived in eight cities across India and countries like Nigeria, China, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Italy.
Mr Rahul Colaco moved to Singapore to take on the chief executive role. He has lived in eight cities across India and countries like Nigeria, China, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Italy.

Agoda layoffs: Severance deals should not deter staff from reaching authorities, says Tan See Leng

Generic pictures of the Agoda website on a mobile phone, on Sep 17, 2025.
Generic pictures of the Agoda website on a mobile phone, on Sep 17, 2025.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.