Singapore's food manufacturers are facing unprecedented challenges as soaring energy costs from the Middle East crisis ripple through their supply chains. For some producers, the impact is proving even more severe than the Covid-19 pandemic.
Singapore's construction sector is facing a perfect storm of escalating pressures as diesel prices spike and global supply chains fracture. For contractors locked into fixed-price agreements, the squeeze is becoming increasingly unsustainable.
When you're told you're being laid off with just 30 minutes left in the workday, it's hardly enough time to process what's happening. This is the reality for many Singapore workers—and it's sparking a heated debate between unions and employers over how much notice is actually fair.