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Wing Tai retrenches 20 staff in retail restructuring

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Nisha Ramchandani

Nisha Ramchandani

Published Fri, Feb 28, 2020 · 09:50 PM — Updated Fri, Dec 15, 2023 · 10:45 PM

    Singapore

    WING Tai Retail has retrenched 20 employees, following a review of its business operations which began late last year.

    The 20 staff - who account for less than one per cent of its retail headcount - received a compensation package and a one-time grant to upgrade their skills for future opportunities, the company said.

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