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First tranche of S$7b in wage subsidies being paid out

Annabeth Leow

Published Wed, Apr 15, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

EMPLOYERS are starting to get the first tranche of wage subsidies from the Budget's S$18 billion Jobs Support Scheme to keep workers employed in the Covid-19 downturn.

More than S$7 billion will be handed out from Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore said.

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First tranche of S$7b in wage subsidies being paid out

Annabeth Leow

KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE

International

Thai power demand hits record as extreme heat prompts warnings

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

‘Everyone sits out’: Yangon parks offer heatwave relief

When US diplomats visit China, meal choices are about more than taste buds

China’s first-quarter industrial profits rise at slower pace

Laid-back vibe, stunning beaches, rich cuisine and low cost of living lure more expat retirees to Malaysia

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