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Singapore

Review committee finds government interests ‘sufficiently safeguarded’ in F1 contract: Gan Kim Yong

The authorities are consulting industry associations to ensure that fares are reasonable for passengers and that cross-border trips are viable for Singaporean drivers.
Singapore

Operating-cost disparity taken into account in setting fares for cross-border taxi services: MOT

Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said on Tuesday (Oct 14) that sustainable jet fuel mandates have the downside of bringing price uncertainty to the aviation industry.
Singapore

Singapore’s sustainable jet fuel law ensures cost certainty, unlike mandates or incentives: MOT

The Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill is the second of two Bills under the Workplace Fairness Act. If it is passed, the Act is expected to take effect in 2027.
Economy & Policy

New Bill sets out how employees can make discrimination claims at work

Singapore mainly exports active pharmaceutical ingredients to the US, instead of finished products like tablets and capsules. Between 2022 and 2024, Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports to the US averaged S$3.7 billion per year.
Singapore

Singapore-based pharma companies waiting for confirmation of US tariff exemptions: MTI

Singapore must thus continue to grow its talent networks, with homegrown talent complemented by "the best in the world", said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing.
Singapore

In ‘dangerous’ world, Singapore’s attractiveness to talent can be key advantage: Chan Chun Sing

The first run of the pilot, developed wit e2i and AI training companies, is set to begin in the next few weeks.
Singapore

Government should fund young ‘AI change agents’ to help SMEs transform: Poh Li San

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

In 2023 and 2024, Tafep identified an annual average of 90 job advertisements containing words or phrases that were potentially discriminatory based on age.
Singapore

Singapore workers file 61 age-discrimination complaints annually in last two years, led by retail, admin sectors

Even as Singapore addresses pressing social issues, it must also transform its education system to prepare the next generation for the challenges of the future, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.
Singapore

Government to involve community more in tackling inequality, unlike old ‘silo’ approach: Desmond Lee

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