Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Singapore as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Singapore: Removal of entry approval requirement for all work permit holders and launch of onboard booking system
From 1st May 2022, fully vaccinated non-Malaysian Work Permit holders (WPHs) holding an In-Principle Approval (IPA) in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors no longer need to apply for approval to enter Singapore …
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Singapore: White Paper on Women’s Development proposes 25 action plans to be implemented over 10 years
A government “White Paper” has been has been endorsed by Parliament containing 25 proposals to improve the position of women in society …
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Singapore: Enhanced medical insurance coverage to better protect employers
With enhanced medical insurance (MI) coverage for Work Permit and ‘S Pass’ holders, employers will be better able to manage the financial risks of larger medical bills …
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Singapore: Singapore-Hellenic Republic convention for the elimination of double taxation enters into force
A double taxation convention has just entered into force with Greece …
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Singapore: Dyson to hire over 2,000 more engineers and digital experts globally
Consumer electronics giant Dyson has confirmed its intention to hire more than 2,000 new staff – 900 of whom will be UK-based …
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Singapore: New air corridors opened up
New air corridors have been opened up to Hong Kong (China), Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates …
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Singapore: New progressive wage model for Singapore’s waste management sector
Up to 3,000 resident workers will receive higher pay and career pathways under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the waste management industry …
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Singapore: Salary thresholds for new Employment Pass, S Pass applicants to be raised (Budget 2022)
Employers who hire foreign workers will soon have to pay them higher minimum salaries, as Singapore further tightens its foreign worker policies …
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Singapore: COVID-19 vaccination to be a condition for long-term passes, work passes and permanent residence from 1 February 2022
Mandatory vaccination is now a pre-condition for entry for foreign workers and their family members …
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Singapore: SAP removes dedicated desks in Singapore office to move toward a hybrid working culture
Following a study about where work actually takes place, the German multinational software corporation SAP has removed dedicated desks in its Singapore office …
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Singapore: New measures to support retention of work permit holders in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is introducing measures to support employers and improve retention of Work Permit Holders (WPHs) in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors …
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Singapore: Government accepts the national wages council guidelines for 2021/2022
The National Wages Council (NWC) 2021/2022 Guidelines for the period of 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2022 have been announced …
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Singapore: Financial support schemes
Employers prepared to hire mid-career workers who need to be trained to acquire job-related skills may obtain several types of financial support …
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Singapore: Public consultation on strengthening protections for platform workers
Public consultation on strengthening protection for platform workers …
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Singapore: Fair employment guidelines to become law
In order to compensate for the lack of anti-discrimination legislation, the current workplace guidelines will be incorporated into law …
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