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Singapore hotel rates fall in Q3 due to lack of F1; Q2 tourism receipts grow 11.5%

MOM regularly reviews DRCs based on Singapore’s economic needs, workforce outcomes, and infrastructural and social constraints, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

Landscaping, conservancy to get ‘targeted flexibilities’ in foreign worker quotas

The progressive wage model covers lower-wage sectors such as cleaning, security, retail, food services and waste management.

About 1 in 5 eligible employees not paid in line with Progressive Wage standards: MOM

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Preserving and acquiring the site means that it cannot be redeveloped for residential, commercial or other private uses, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo reiterated.

Preserving 38 Oxley Road would stop private buyers seeking address linked to Lee Kuan Yew: David Neo

Retail food establishments include restaurants; cafes; fast food outlets; food courts; hawker centres; coffee shops and canteens; food and drinks kiosks mainly for takeaway and delivery; pubs; stalls selling cooked food and prepared drinks; and food caterers.

Of F&B closures in 2025, 82% of those registered for up to 5 years had never made a profit: MTI

Beyond Agoda's case, MOM has not received any complaints on clauses discouraging workers from approaching the authorities or unions over the last three years.

Agoda layoffs: Clauses that deter workers from going to authorities ‘should not be included’

Singapore’s corporates, households and financial sector have stayed resilient amid strong financial positions, MAS said in its Financial Stability Review 2025.

Financial stability risks elevated despite resilient global economy, strong investment sentiments: MAS

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Singapore retail sales growth in September eases to 2.8%

The enhanced punishments for scams come as the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed in Parliament on Nov 4.

Law passed for scammers, mules to be caned after victims in Singapore lose almost S$4b since 2020

Unions cannot represent their members in non-unionised companies in mediation sessions and tribunal hearings as there is no formal relationship between union and the employer.

Judges to determine costs awarded under new workplace fairness law

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