Vulcan Post

05/01/2026

Business always slows down in January. But it's not just bad luck or a seasonal slump—it’s structural.

After December’s spending surge, revenue slows. Meanwhile, costs arrive all at once—rent, wages, CPF, insurance, utilities. Cash flows out faster than it comes in, and in a high fixed-cost environment, even small timing gaps feel big.

But not all is doom and gloom. Hang tight for February—your business is just front-loaded this month.

#2026

04/01/2026

Traditional mooncake bakery Tai Chong Kok has been open in Singapore since 1935. But sustaining a business for almost a century hasn't been easy.

And in today’s challenging F&B landscape, survival is never guaranteed. Tai Chong Kok's third-generation owner shares the "hard truths" of running a legacy business—link in comments to read more.

02/01/2026

In Singapore’s competitive F&B landscape, consistency is currency. For many small, local cafes and event spaces, relying on fluctuating daily foot traffic presents a major existential threat.

Some businesses have found an unlikely solution to this challenge: passionate fandoms. These loyal communities are helping them stay afloat by opening up new revenue streams—find out how by clicking the link in the comments.

02/01/2026

In just one weekend at their first pop-up, Matcha Masta sold almost 2,000 drinks in addition to their retail products and made a S$13,000 profit.

Matcha is everywhere, so why did Shu Hui Wee and Tiara Hudyanna still went ahead to launch their own brand? Apparently, there's still a gap waiting to be filled.

02/01/2026

For some, 2025 was a difficult year in the job market. Here's how you can benchmark yourself in 2026.

2025 was a tough year for job seekers in Singapore, here's how you can ensure you're earning enough this 2026.

02/01/2026

Every January, gyms see a flood of new faces, new gear, and fresh motivation. By March? Most are gone.

This isn’t about laziness. Psychologists call it false hope syndrome. We overestimate how quickly we can change and set extreme goals. The initial rush of motivation feels amazing, but reality soon hits: soreness, missed sessions, busy schedules, and work stress.

When people fall behind, they don’t scale their plan: they abandon it. It’s predictable, and it happens every year, because January fitness isn't designed to survive real life.

So instead of extreme goals, focus on small, realistic habits that last. Your future self will thank you.

01/01/2026

That’s a jump of almost 50% in a decade. And thanks to now low inflation, these gains should be felt in your pockets.

The national median salary in Singapore has reached S$5,775 this year—and it is projected to hit S$6,000 in 2026.

01/01/2026

The Ministry of Manpower's Shortage Occupation List for 2026 contains specific professions across seven industries where Singapore is reporting gaps in local talent supply. This means that with the right skills, you shouldn’t worry about finding a job—and be paid really well.

Singapore's looking for professionals in industries from green economy, finance, and healthcare, based on the Shortage Occupation List.

31/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to look back.

2025 was a year of disruption, adaptation, and resilience for Singapore. From AI-driven shifts in the workforce to closures in F&B and retail, businesses and consumers alike faced unprecedented challenges.

Yet amid uncertainty, the city-state showed that it could navigate change while staying ahead of the curve. Hit the link in the comments to find out more.

31/12/2025

Singapore’s Net Employment Outlook figure has been going down as companies bounce back from the pandemic, but still, one-third of local employers are planning to increase their headcounts in the first quarter of 2026. Here are the industries they represent.

One third of Singapore firms are planning to increase their headcounts in the first quarter of 2026. Here are the industries they represent.

31/12/2025

Surveys by Singapore EDB and the Department of Statistics reveal the expectations local companies have for early 2026, which may affect your employment and salary prospects in the coming year.

Surveys by Singapore EDB and Department of Statistics reveal the expectations local companies have for early 2026.

30/12/2025

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