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CNA
16-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Updated digital guide to help Singapore's F&B sector tackle manpower challenges
Restaurants can now tap an updated digital guide to tackle manpower challenges. Solutions range from simple tasks like going paperless, to advanced systems that can fully run a store. rants and tools are also in place to help them assess their needs and identify cost-effective solutions. Richa Mathew reports.
CNA
30-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Some Gen Zs are in their third or fourth job by age 25: Workforce Singapore
The number of Gen Zs switching jobs has more than tripled in 2024, according to Workforce Singapore. Some of them are even starting their third or fourth job by the age of 25. WSG said to date, over 2,400 individuals born after 1997 have enrolled in its Career Conversion Programmes. This is up from just over 300 participants in 2021. Richa Mathew reports.
CNA
19-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singapore could soon see its first F&B store run fully by deaf persons
Singapore may soon see its first food and beverage store run fully by deaf persons. Milk tea chain Chagee has just opened its first Southeast Asian signing store in Singapore and it aims to create a conducive environment for their deaf baristas. Singapore's Deaf Association says more companies have sought advice on adopting inclusive hiring processes. Richa Mathew reports.
CNA
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Driverless mini buses could ply HDB estates in next 5 years: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow
Driverless mini buses could hit the roads in HDB estates within the next five years to supplement Singapore's public transport system. In his first interview with the media since taking on his new role, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said a key focus will be to make public transport as competitive, if not better, than private options. He stressed that transport is a long-term effort, with projects stretching up to 15 years. Richa Mathew reports.
CNA
05-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Retail sales growth slows in April amid cautious consumer spending
Retail sales momentum in Singapore is slowing, with a 0.3 per cent rise in April, coming off March's 1.3 per cent growth. Analysts say this reflects more cautious consumer spending and warn that growth may stay modest in the coming months amid global uncertainty. Meanwhile, heartland enterprises in Woodlands and Marsiling say takings have come down amid the June holidays as more Singaporeans cross the border to shop. While government efforts like CDC vouchers have cushioned the impact, business owners hope more can be done. Richa Mathew reports.
