What is a good salary in Singapore in 2026? New MOM benchmarks show how PMET pay varies by age and industry
Is S$10,000 a good salary in Singapore? SINGAPORE: A monthly salary of S$10,000 may put a worker comfortably above many peers in one Singapore industry,...
Shady world of Phantom Workers in Singapore: What the Recent MOM Raid Reveals
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has stepped up enforcement against companies suspected of using phantom workers in Singapore to inflate their foreign worker quotas. On...
Apple’s Biggest Leadership Shake-Up: Why Engineer John Ternus Is Replacing Tim Cook in 2026
John Ternus has replaced Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years. The choice of a hardware engineer signals what Apple believes it needs next:...
Why could the Johor Regent’s Singapore land face a huge S$2 billion bill?
Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim is reportedly seeking buyers for 16.6 hectares of prime Singapore land near the Botanic Gardens. But a potentially multibillion-dollar...
Jumbo Group East Coast Home Closure: Death knell or Rebirth?
An End of an Era at East Coast Jumbo Group’s Jumbo Seafood at East Coast has, for nearly four decades, been one of Singapore’s most...
SpaceX Massive IPO: Is the USD1.75 Trillion Valuation Reality or Science Fiction?
The proposed SpaceX mega IPO is shaping up to be one of the largest public offerings in history. At a reported valuation of USD1.75 trillion,...
ASEAN Islamic Finance Poised for Massive Growth Spurt. May Top US$2 Trillion by 2035
The ASEAN Islamic finance industry is expected to cross the US$1 trillion mark by the end of 2026 according to Fitch Ratings. The industry reached...
Halal Economy is Booming in Southeast Asia with strong presence at THAIFEX 2026
Strong halal food presence at THAIFEX, one of Thailand and Asia's largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, highlights a growing reality in global commerce. The...
Prominent Singapore Office Tower One Raffles Place in Landmark S$2.3 Billion Sale
One of Singapore’s most recognisable skyscrapers could soon change hands in what may become one of the city-state’s largest office property deals in recent years....
The Dangerous Illusion Behind AI Job Cuts
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a boardroom priority, an increasingly familiar corporate narrative is emerging. Companies announce artificial intelligence adoption plans alongside workforce reductions, presenting...