Singapore will launch a new ONE Pass AI and Tech visa in 2027 with a S$30,000 income requirement, replacing Tech. Pass to attract global technology talent.
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Desmond Choo urges faster support for retrenched workers through early notice, career bridges, and collaboration across unions, government, and private sectors to ease transitions.
ESR Committee Eyes Earlier Help for Retrenched Workers, Says Desmond Choo Read More »
Unpaid credit card debt in Singapore hit a ten-year high in 2025, driven by rising living costs, changing spending habits, and easier access to credit.
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Singapore saw 3,670 retrenchments in Q3 2025, up from Q2, as job vacancies fell. Layoffs hit growth sectors like finance and tech, signaling moderation in the labour market.
Nearly three in five Singapore employers plan a 2026 hiring freeze amid rising business uncertainty, cautious wage outlook, and challenges in manpower, according to SNEF’s latest survey.
A five-room Bishan DBSS flat sold for S$1.632M in November, making it Singapore’s second-most-expensive resale HDB unit, with almost 85 years left on its lease.
Natura Loft Five-Room Unit Fetches S$1.632M, Setting New Price Record in Bishan Read More »
NTUC supports the new Workplace Fairness laws, effective end-2027, which offer seniors legal redress against discrimination. Beyond the Bill, NTUC champions age-friendly workplaces and stronger governance against AI bias.
In the week-long debate on the President’s Address (22–26 Sept 2025), NTUC’s Melvin Yong and Dr Wan Rizal stated that Singapore’s next leap for lower-wage workers hinges on a stronger Progressive Wage Model (PWM), productivity gains that translate into pay, and care for workers’ mental health. Here’s what they said, summarised and simplified for you.
Are you afraid of AI? Well, no matter what you think, the only solution is to embrace it, but what does our Labour Movement think? The ‘Two AIs’: Labour Movement Plans to Future-Ready Senior Workers Speaking in Parliament on 26 September 2025 during the Debate on the President’s Address, NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Desmond Tan said
It’s genuinely great to see students getting the exact support they need to focus on their education. Thanks to the recent SBS Transit Education Award, a few students got a financial hand that will help them big time in pursuing their goals. We’ve heard the stories of two students who show just how much this
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