Cost-cutting/Restructuring

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, including more than 100 in Singapore, according to former employees

The latest round of cuts is expected to hit Meta’s engineering and product teams in particular and additional layoffs could come later in 2026, said people familiar with the company’s plans.

Meta moves 7,000 workers into AI roles ahead of job cuts

Meta Chief People Officer Janelle Gale told employees the company plans to move 7,000 employees to new initiatives related to AI workflows and to eliminate managerial roles.

IKEA franchiser slashes 850 jobs in cost-cutting drive as consumer spending falls

HSBC reviews $48,000-per-child school fee perk for HK bankers to cut costs: Sources

Hundreds of staff have access to the perk, which costs tens of millions of dollars annually.

AI adoption is not a technology problem. It’s a leadership one

At its core, the gap between AI adoption and productivity gains is a management one.

OpenAI discontinues support for Sora and winds down Disney deal

OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman (above) said the company is focusing its efforts on AI agents and a new artificial intelligence model called Spud.

Manchester United's transformation plan delivers second-quarter profit despite revenue drop

Seatrium shares jump on $50 million savings target through asset divestments

The divestments represent an acceleration in Seatrium’s asset portfolio optimisation strategy, says the group.

BBC to cut costs by 10% as ‘financial pressures’ bite

The funding shortfall has been exacerbated by fewer people opting to pay the annual licence fee.

More can be done to help retrenched workers in S’pore get help earlier: Desmond Choo

(From left) Mr Justin Ting, 54, e2i career coach, giving Mr Desmond Choo, NTUC deputy secretary-general, and Mr Goh Pei Ming, Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development, a tour of the career centre during the Economic Strategy Review Committee media visit at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability on Feb 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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