I know you watched the Budget 2025 statement for the “ang baos”, and by now, you should know all the ang baos you’re going to get, from the $600 (or $800 if you’re 60 or above) SG60 vouchers that you’ll receive in July to the $800 CDC vouchers to the $100 credits in SG Culture
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The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has announced plans to start recruiting foreigners to supplement the emergency medical services (EMS) workforce beginning March 2025. This decision comes in response to the escalating demand for emergency medical services, largely attributed to the aging population in Singapore. In 2024, SCDF responded to a staggering 245,279 EMS calls,
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Property technology company, PropertyGuru, recently revealed a retrenchment exercise affecting 174 employees, which is less than 12% of its workforce. The company’s Chairman, Trevor Mather, addressed the situation, stating, “The departure of 174 ‘gurus’ was a difficult decision. But it was made after deep consideration of what’s necessary for our long-term growth and success.” To
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Australia has announced plans to expedite the job application process for nurses, including those from Singapore. The registration process for internationally qualified nurses from six countries, including Singapore, will be streamlined, leading to reduced processing times by up to six to 12 months. According to Health Care Asia Magazine, starting in 2025, nurses who have
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The number of polytechnic graduates who managed to secure employment after graduation decreased significantly in 2024, with only 85.6% of fresh graduates landing jobs within the first six months. This dip is the lowest recorded in years, even lower than the figures seen during the pandemic period. Despite this decline, there is a silver lining
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Singapore’s Parliament recently approved a groundbreaking anti-discrimination bill aimed at safeguarding workers from bias in the workplace. The lengthy discussions preceding the passage of the Workplace Fairness Bill brought to light various concerns and suggestions to refine the legislation and broaden its scope. While the bill received unanimous support from Members of Parliament, questions were
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Singapore Post’s recent decision to dismiss three senior executives following the mishandling of a whistleblower’s report has created a stir in the corporate world. The probe revealed “grossly negligent” behavior on the part of the terminated executives, including group CEO Mr. Vincent Phang, group CFO Mr. Vincent Yik, and chief executive of the international business
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German insurer Allianz has announced it is withdrawing its offer to acquire a majority stake in Income Insurance after the Singapore government raised concerns about the proposed transaction. The initial deal would have seen Allianz acquiring a 51 per cent stake in Income for about S$2.2 billion (US$1.6 billion). The Singapore government intervened, expressing their
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Civil servants in Singapore are set to receive a 1.05-month year-end bonus, along with an extra one-time payment for junior-grade officers, as announced by the Public Service Division (PSD) on Monday (Nov 25). In a move to provide additional support, civil servants in grades equivalent to MX15 and MX16, as well as those in the
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The new Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) will offer a full-time undergraduate degree program allowing students to major in either Islamic Studies or Social Sciences,” Prime Minister Lawrence Wong disclosed on Sunday (Nov 10). “The SCIS will strengthen our capabilities to nurture and groom a pipeline of future asatizah. We want them to have
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