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Singapore employees used to have a 5.5 day work-week.
15/08/2025

Singapore employees used to have a 5.5 day work-week.

Singapore started out with a 5.5-day workweek, and only transited to the 5-day workweek in 2004.

By 2027, cashiers at a retail store can earn $2,565 per month (excluding OT).
14/08/2025

By 2027, cashiers at a retail store can earn $2,565 per month (excluding OT).

The phased implementation ends in Feb 2023. Employers have to comply with the PWM requirements or face enforcement measures.

Jobs in Singapore's manufacturing sector were already shrinking.
13/08/2025

Jobs in Singapore's manufacturing sector were already shrinking.

Manufacturing jobs in Singapore were already falling, and Trump's tariff could accelerate how fast the sector shrinks.

Many employers go beyond the 7 to 14 days of statutory leave entitlements in Singapore.
12/08/2025

Many employers go beyond the 7 to 14 days of statutory leave entitlements in Singapore.

Annual leave entitlements are mandated by the Employment Act but employers can offer more days than the statutory requirements

Price-Quality Method tenders are reviewed holistically based on considerations that are important to residents.
11/08/2025

Price-Quality Method tenders are reviewed holistically based on considerations that are important to residents.

Price-Quality Method tenders are reviewed holistically based on considerations that are important to residents.

Singapore’s nightlife needs more than extended alcohol sales.
10/08/2025

Singapore’s nightlife needs more than extended alcohol sales.

Singapore's nightlife will need more than extended alcohol sales hour to revitalise.

Think of is as minimum wage "plus".
08/08/2025

Think of is as minimum wage "plus".

What is the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) and how it helps both businesses and employees in the cleaning, security, landscape, lifts & escalators and waste sectors in Singapore.

ACRA registrations provide a legal status to your business.
07/08/2025

ACRA registrations provide a legal status to your business.

Carrying on a business even after your registration expires could land you a fine or worse, in jail. Find out how to renew your business here.

Commercial vehicles also require a COE in Singapore.
06/08/2025

Commercial vehicles also require a COE in Singapore.

Buying a commercial vehicle in Singapore is generally cheaper to buy compared to passenger cars. However, they also require a valid COE.

SBF has over 32,000 member companies.
05/08/2025

SBF has over 32,000 member companies.

An introduction to the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and National Employers’ Federation (SNEF), and the benefits of becoming a member.

Realising a vision for instant meals to be both tasty and healthy.
04/08/2025

Realising a vision for instant meals to be both tasty and healthy.

Founders of Meals in Minutes conceptualised the idea in the UK, built the brand in Malaysia, and is bringing the product global.

A newly published anthology reflects on Dr Goh Keng Swee's entrepreneurship ahead of SG60.
03/08/2025

A newly published anthology reflects on Dr Goh Keng Swee's entrepreneurship ahead of SG60.

In his essay, “Goh Keng Swee: Business As Unusual”, Aaron Low outlines his two key principles of the “economic architect of modern Singapore”.

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