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Gig economy

Hard truth: For social mobility, you first need stable work

For many families, gig or casual work is a practical response to real challenges and barriers.
For many families, gig or casual work is a practical response to real challenges and barriers.

New work group to review training for private-hire car licence after Autobahn saga

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Autobahn Rent A Car office at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Autobahn Rent A Car office at Mountbatten on Nov 26, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Over one in four eligible platform workers opted in to make higher CPF contributions as at Sept 2025

A food delivery rider riding across the road along Tengah Drive, with Parc Flora (left) and Parc Woods (centre) estate in the background, on Dec 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
A food delivery rider riding across the road along Tengah Drive, with Parc Flora (left) and Parc Woods (centre) estate in the background, on Dec 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

India’s 10-minute delivery model is under pressure

In India, delivery partners are embarking on a great capitalist adventure.
In India, delivery partners are embarking on a great capitalist adventure.

China studying better benefits for gig workers, with inspiration from Singapore

China’s booming gig economy, with some 200 million workers, has been plagued by issues such as low wages, and potential exploitation.
China’s booming gig economy, with some 200 million workers, has been plagued by issues such as low wages, and potential exploitation.

Ride-hailing platforms extend help to drivers affected by Autobahn car repossessions

The associations, LTA and platform operators want to help affected drivers return to the road as quickly as possible.
The associations, LTA and platform operators want to help affected drivers return to the road as quickly as possible.

Narendra Modi plans to free up India’s giant labour force

India is attempting a major overhaul of its labour laws that have held back expansion of businesses such as garment manufacturing.
India is attempting a major overhaul of its labour laws that have held back expansion of businesses such as garment manufacturing.

Australian delivery workers set to gain minimum pay in landmark deal with Uber Eats, DoorDash

The agreement comes after Australia’s centre-left government passed a law in 2024 that defined gig workers as “employee-like” workers.
The agreement comes after Australia’s centre-left government passed a law in 2024 that defined gig workers as “employee-like” workers.

China can’t afford to ignore its army of gig workers

A food delivery man works in Beijing on February 17, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)
A food delivery man works in Beijing on February 17, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

Grab drivers to see 50-cent increase in minimum fare from Nov 24

The $0.50 increase will be fully funded by Grab, and will not impact passenger fares.
The $0.50 increase will be fully funded by Grab, and will not impact passenger fares.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.