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Singapore to monitor employment, wage growth as it rolls out AI programme: Josephine Teo

Minister of Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking to members of the media during an interview at Lorong AI @ One-North on March 27.
Minister of Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking to members of the media during an interview at Lorong AI @ One-North on March 27.

The rise of ‘shadow productivity’ in the age of AI

The prevailing narrative often frames AI as an imminent threat to the labour market. But the more pressing issue may be one of organisational readiness.
The prevailing narrative often frames AI as an imminent threat to the labour market. But the more pressing issue may be one of organisational readiness.

Singapore jewellery brand Mondays Made wants to be the next Charles & Keith

Co-founders Sharlyn Koh( (left) and Sheaufen Tay at their Mondays Made store at VivoCity on Feb 26, 2026.
Co-founders Sharlyn Koh( (left) and Sheaufen Tay at their Mondays Made store at VivoCity on Feb 26, 2026.

Forum: Distant conflicts have real, immediate impact on SMEs here

AI gender gap at work: Are women being left behind in Singapore’s AI push?

Industry leaders (clockwise from top left) Soo Mei May, Camellia Chan, Monica Divik Agarwal, Yap E Fang, Anupama Kannan and Tien Nguyet Long are working to close the AI gender gap.
Industry leaders (clockwise from top left) Soo Mei May, Camellia Chan, Monica Divik Agarwal, Yap E Fang, Anupama Kannan and Tien Nguyet Long are working to close the AI gender gap.

Aggressive push to help firms internationalise; new district will connect Woodlands to JS-SEZ

Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

S’pore SMEs can expect lower costs, less compliance burden with new and updated measures

Senior minister of state for finance Jeffrey Siow said that Singapore must encourage businesses to use more technology to increase productivity.
Senior minister of state for finance Jeffrey Siow said that Singapore must encourage businesses to use more technology to increase productivity.

Rental declined as a share of total business costs from 2019 to 2024: PM Wong

Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.
Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.

About 90% drop in fresh grads applying for Singapore industry traineeships

南洋理工大学(NTU)毕业典礼。大学生、毕业生。(摄于2025年7月24日)
NDR Generics [Various] Tag: salary, income, graduates, NTU, school, employment rate, students
南洋理工大学(NTU)毕业典礼。大学生、毕业生。(摄于2025年7月24日)
NDR Generics [Various] Tag: salary, income, graduates, NTU, school, employment rate, students

Food Picks

Meh food? Dollop some Crackle chilli crisp on it

Crackle, a chilli crisp that Singapore entrepreneur Audrey Yeong created, has many uses, including as a sauce for somen noodles.
Crackle, a chilli crisp that Singapore entrepreneur Audrey Yeong created, has many uses, including as a sauce for somen noodles.

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