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Some dine-in spots will not charge 10-cent container deposit, but hawkers likely to pass it on

Establishments that plan to collect back the beverage containers consumed by their diners are known as “Return Right F&B outlets”.
Establishments that plan to collect back the beverage containers consumed by their diners are known as “Return Right F&B outlets”.

S’pore sets up heat resilience office, invests $40m in heat research as part of new adaptation efforts

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment will be designating 2026 as the Year of Climate Adaptation.
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment will be designating 2026 as the Year of Climate Adaptation.

Workers in skilled trades set to receive more career help from MOM, starting with electricians

A new pilot is in the works to provide more structured career and skills progression ladder, and apprenticeships for electricians.
A new pilot is in the works to provide more structured career and skills progression ladder, and apprenticeships for electricians.

MOM to review suggestions to make advance retrenchment notifications mandatory

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.

Bus arrival timing disruption: Vendor to be penalised

The system had caused inaccurate bus timings and long wait times to be displayed to commuters at bus stop displays and apps.
The system had caused inaccurate bus timings and long wait times to be displayed to commuters at bus stop displays and apps.

Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1

Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.
Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.

New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies

The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.
The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.

Free premium AI subscriptions for those taking certain SkillsFuture courses from 2nd half of 2026

The subsidy is to help Singaporeans gain confidence to work alongside AI.
The subsidy is to help Singaporeans gain confidence to work alongside AI.

askST: With GEP being discontinued, what do I need to know about the new programme that replaces it?

Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.
Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.

More support for disadvantaged students, review of milestone exams among MOE initiatives

Additional manpower and funding will be given to more primary and secondary schools to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Additional manpower and funding will be given to more primary and secondary schools to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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