ManpowerGroup released its quarterly employment outlook survey for Singapore a few days ago, providing a barometer of sentiments towards hiring among local companies divided into nine broad categories ...
“You need at least S$15K a month to live in Singapore,” netizens advise expat who found a job in Singapore
SINGAPORE: An expat who found a job in Singapore and is considering a move to the city-state has been advised that he would need to make at least $15,000 to live a good life here. The expat sought ...
All civil servants in Singapore to receive 0.45-month mid-year bonus: PSD
All civil servants in Singapore will receive a mid-year Annual Variable Component (AVC) of 0.45 month, the Public Service Division (PSD) announced on Thursday (20 June 2024).
Singapore Port Logjam Lingers as Container Ships Keep Piling In
The logjam that’s been plaguing Singapore’s container port is bringing forward this year’s peak season for the shipping sector, spelling trouble for businesses in the city-state.
Singapore labour market expands in Q1; non-resident employment down
Non-resident employment in Singapore declined for the first time since the third quarter of 2021. This audio is generated by an AI tool. SINGAPORE: The labour market in Singapore continued to expand in the first quarter of 2024, with total employment growth driven primarily by residents.
Singapore civil servants to get 0.45-month mid-year bonus
SINGAPORE – All civil servants will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, with junior officers getting a further payment of up to $250. This is higher than the 0.3-month mid-year bonus given to civil servants in 2023.
Singapore warns banks pose highest money laundering risk after US$2.24 billion scandal
A government report said banks could be more easily exploited due to the sheer volume of transactions they handle.
Singapore has much to offer on how to supply water in a safe manner: World Bank
CNA’s Elakeyaa Selvaraji speaks to Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations of the World Bank, at Singapore International Water Week. They discuss the newly-launched Singapore Water Center, which aims to leverage the country’s expertise in urban water management to support the sector.
Singapore highlights banks as posing highest money laundering risk
Singapore's banking sector, including wealth management, poses the highest money laundering risk in the city-state, the government said in a money laundering risk assessment report published on ...
Singapore Says Banks Pose Highest Laundering Risk After Scandal
Singapore said its banking sector poses the “highest” money laundering risks to the city-state, in the wake of a scandal involving over S$3 billion ($2.2 billion) in illicit assets.
Employment in Singapore grew by 4,700 in Q1 2024, driven entirely by resident employment growth: MRSD
Among residents, the increase in employment occurred mainly in financial & insurance services, public administration, health & social services, administrative & support services, and education.
Singapore regains title of world’s most competitive economy
Singapore is once again the most competitive economy globally in 2024, a position it had lost three years ago, according to a new report by leading business school IMD.
Singapore faith leader jailed for swindling, abusing followers
A Singaporean faith leader was jailed for 10 years on Wednesday for swindling millions of dollars from her followers and using violent punishments to discipline those who disobeyed her, local media ...
Job vacancies in Singapore go up even as unemployed numbers rise: report
SINGAPORE: The number of job vacancies in Singapore increased in March 2024 even as the number of those unemployed inched up, as a mixed picture emerges from the latest quarterly report on the labour ...
Euro 2024 broadcast disruption during Germany-Hungary match leaves football fans in Singapore frustrated
SINGAPORE: Disgruntled football fans in Singapore took to social media to voice their frustration on Thursday (Jun 20) after experiencing broadcast disruptions during a Euro 2024 match between Germany ...
Singapore logs a decade of progress in reducing waste, but recycling rate slows
Singapore is producing less waste, which is good news. The bad news is that it is recycling less. Latest data from the National Environment Agency shows that the nation's recycling rate in 2023 ...