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Foreign workers

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BRUNCH

Singapore’s migrant labour dilemma deepens as costs rise

The annualised population growth rate over the last five years is also higher at 1.5%, compared with the 0.5% recorded in the preceding five-year period between 2015 and 2020.
Singapore

Singapore’s population hits record 6.11 million, boosted by foreign workers

Foreigners that worked illegally in Singapore were repatriated and debarred from working here, says Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash.
Singapore

450 foreigners caught working illegally in Singapore each year between 2020 and 2024

US President Donald Trump after signing a proclamation instituting a US$100,000 fee for visas given to highly skilled foreign workers in the Oval Office, Sep 19, 2025. The Trump administration sought to address the confusion on Saturday by saying that the fee would only apply to new applicants, and renewals or current visa holders would not be affected.
International

New visa rules shatter the American dream for many Indians

Pictured is purpose-built workers' accommodation Westlite Woodlands, one of 14 assets in Centurion Accommodation real estate investment trust's initial portfolio.
Companies & Markets

Centurion Accommodation Reit kicks off public offer of units at S$0.88 each for SGX mainboard listing

A South Korean worker (right), who was detained in a US immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG plant in Ellabell, Georgia, is welcomed by family members after returning from Atlanta, Incheon, South Korea, Sep 12, 2025.
International

South Korean minister says US admits plant raid was ‘excessive’

The Ministry of Manpower received information that some companies have engaged foreign freelancers to provide creative services for weddings in Singapore.
Singapore

Firms not allowed to engage foreign freelancers to provide creative services in Singapore: MOM, Vicpa

Rents at Singapore's worker dormitories averaged at S$490 per bed per month in H1 2025, up 81.5 per cent from H1 2019.
Property

Singapore worker dormitory rents up 81.5% since 2019 as demand and costs grow: report

There were 3.12 employment claims and appeals per 1,000 employees in 2024, up from 2.53 the year before.
Singapore

Employment claims in Singapore rise with more job losses, firms in financial difficulties

Despite controls in place to verify users’ right to work in the UK, “there continues to be abuse in the sector” through account sharing, the British government said in a press release.
International

UK food delivery firms to crack down on irregular migrant workers

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