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Singapore’s tripartite workgroup on senior employment to form Alliance for Action for multi-stage careers
One of its first tasks will be setting up the Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers
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Thank you for the money; how else can Singapore enhance its social compact?
SINGAPORE’S Budget 2025 kept up with the expectations of many, allocating significant funding for social initiatives.
Doubling down on workforce transformation
Maintaining the competitiveness and relevance of Singapore’s workforce continues to be a Budget highlight. Fine-tuning the implementation of the workforce measures will...
Budget 2025: Worth keeping the bigger fiscal picture in mind
This year’s surprise surplus may be an outlier
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Cost of living a global issue, so Singaporeans get extra help in Budget: PM Wong to Aljunied seniors
We can overcome challenges and work towards a better future together, he says
From Trump’s ‘tariff tantrum’ to the Johor-Singapore SEZ: highlights from BT’s post-Budget dialogue
Panellists also discuss how businesses can stay competitive and manage costs
Singapore’s capital market research scene trapped in ‘chicken-and-egg’ situation: DBS’ Han Kwee Juan
Research can boost trading activity, but such movement itself is needed to justify funding the work, he says
Access to funding, talent key to businesses’ transformation efforts: panellists
But finding the right people is not easy, and remains a top concern for businesses, says DBS group executive and group head...
Singapore government will take industry feedback seriously as business ties grow more important: PM Wong
When requests cannot be granted, the government will find other ways to address concerns, he adds
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BT Money Hacks: How Budget 2025 can shape your investment strategy
What’s the real impact of Budget 2025 for Singaporean companies? Howie Lim asks experts Christopher Gee and Yong Jiahao for their key...
Family doctors can become specialists to handle complex cases; TCM practitioners will be able to advertise
A register of psychologists will also be introduced to raise professional standards
Annual MediSave limit for outpatient scans doubles to S$600; more subsidies for dental care announced
The yearly withdrawal cap under the Flexi-MediSave scheme will also rise to S$400 from Oct 1
New playbook, online tool to help Singapore SMEs adopt AI; SkillsFuture scheme to be updated with AI content
Both the GenAI Playbook and GenAI Navigator can be accessed on IMDA’s CTO-as-a-Service platform
