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Dinesh​ Vasu Dash

MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.

New South East CDC scheme taps human connection to offer residents wider support

Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.
Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.

Unions, employers to be consulted on legislating retrenchment benefits: Dinesh

The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.
The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.

PM Wong to deliver National Day message on Aug 8

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, delivering his speech at the 2025 National Day Rally.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, delivering his speech at the 2025 National Day Rally.

7 dead in work-related traffic accidents in first half of 2026

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the deaths are “deeply concerning”, even though a few fatal accidents were caused by other road users.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the deaths are “deeply concerning”, even though a few fatal accidents were caused by other road users.

Unpaid wages: Director behind firms linked to case back in S’pore, assisting in MOM probe

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.

Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report

Many of those surveyed blame the low level of engagement on factors such as global market forces and challenging economic conditions.
Many of those surveyed blame the low level of engagement on factors such as global market forces and challenging economic conditions.

Worksite testing AI to provide early high heat alerts to keep workers safe

If the WBGT is forecast to reach a high of 33 deg C at 2pm, supervisors will remind their workers in advance to hydrate frequently.
If the WBGT is forecast to reach a high of 33 deg C at 2pm, supervisors will remind their workers in advance to hydrate frequently.

New committee starts work to strengthen Indian community’s identity, youth and vulnerable groups

Mr Murali Pillai, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Transport, said the Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) will INEI will address current structural challenges such as fragmentation and the absence of ecosystem-level platform to connect stakeholders, align priorities and coordinate efforts at scale.
Mr Murali Pillai, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Transport, said the Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) will INEI will address current structural challenges such as fragmentation and the absence of ecosystem-level platform to connect stakeholders, align priorities and coordinate efforts at scale.

1 in 5 people in S’pore volunteered in 2025, those with social ties did so more often: Study

*EMBARGO UNTIL 3PM* Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) petting an assistance dog while interacting with Ms Cassandra Chiu (left), 47, executive director of K9Assistance, while touring the State of Play exhibits at the City of Good Forum on March 31, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
*EMBARGO UNTIL 3PM* Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) petting an assistance dog while interacting with Ms Cassandra Chiu (left), 47, executive director of K9Assistance, while touring the State of Play exhibits at the City of Good Forum on March 31, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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