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BRUNCH

Singapore’s migrant labour dilemma deepens as costs rise

In 2022 and 2023, over S$2.7 billion was disbursed under the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme, benefitting more than 520,000 employees.
Singapore

MPs call for extension of co-funded wage increases for lower-income workers, CPF tweaks

废物管理公司“可瑞环境”（Cora Environment）位于裕廊岛上的废料转化能源设施。这座设施每天可焚烧处理多达1150吨废物，每小时产出高达200吨蒸气。其中120吨蒸气会通过管道网输往胜科工业发电厂，为裕廊岛上的工业企业供电。
Singapore

NTUC calls for local qualifying salary to be raised, to support lower-wage workers

This growing pessimism is translating into more cautious wage policies. The share of businesses planning to freeze wages has risen to 41 per cent, from 35 per cent.
Singapore

More firms planning wage freezes as outlook sours: SBF survey

Commercial buildings facing the Singapore River, 2 January 2025. CBD, central business district, finance, business, skyline
Singapore
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2025

Budget 2025: Corporate income tax rebate, enhanced Progressive Wage Credit Scheme for businesses

To support senior workers, SNEF asked the government to extend the Senior Employment Credit beyond 2025.
Singapore
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2025

SNEF calls for more financial aid, extended wage credit schemes in Budget 2025 wish list

PM Lawrence Wong engaging with students from institutes of higher learning on July 2 at the Singapore Management University.
Singapore

Why are MPs allowed to have full-time jobs? PM Wong answers questions at youth dialogue

They provided ideas for unemployment support, aid for older and younger workers, freelancers, lower-wage workers and workers with disabilities.
Singapore
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2024

MPs suggest tweaks, raise questions about labour policies for various worker groups in Budget debate

Singapore is raising its local qualifying salary from S$1,400 to S$1,600 for full-time local employees with effect from July 2024. PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI, ST
Singapore
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2024

Budget 2024: Rise in local qualifying salary a ‘natural adjustment’ but smaller companies likely to be hard-hit, say observers

Some watchers believe it may be time for the government to consider a review of Singapore's tax-free threshold of S$20,000, which has not changed since 2003,
Opinion & Features

After 20 years, it could be time for Singapore to relook personal income tax-free threshold

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