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Gig economy

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.

MOM, ILO call for global standards for digital platform data to better protect workers’ welfare

(From left) ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi moderating a fireside chat with SNEF CEO Hao Shuo, NTUC assistant secretary-general Yeo Wan Ling, Grab’s group managing director Lim Yew Heng and Persol's regional head of operations and director for the Asia-Pacific region Elvin Tan.
(From left) ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi moderating a fireside chat with SNEF CEO Hao Shuo, NTUC assistant secretary-general Yeo Wan Ling, Grab’s group managing director Lim Yew Heng and Persol's regional head of operations and director for the Asia-Pacific region Elvin Tan.

More frequent facial verification checks among measures to deter illegal platform work

These checks will take place during the onboarding process when new delivery riders register for accounts to ascertain their identities.
These checks will take place during the onboarding process when new delivery riders register for accounts to ascertain their identities.

Welcome back Jack Ma. Don’t forget the little guys

Chairman of Alibaba Group holding Jack Ma is returning to a company that is facing a very different set of challenges.
Chairman of Alibaba Group holding Jack Ma is returning to a company that is facing a very different set of challenges.

Why ring-fence platform work for locals but not remote freelance work?

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Grab delivery rider riding along Chulia Street outside UOB Plaza on Feb 26, 2025.
Can be used for stories on delivery, platform worker, food-delivery service, delivery rider, food, online, app, work, job, freelance, money, career, business, and economy.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Grab delivery rider riding along Chulia Street outside UOB Plaza on Feb 26, 2025.
Can be used for stories on delivery, platform worker, food-delivery service, delivery rider, food, online, app, work, job, freelance, money, career, business, and economy.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

China’s future rests on 200 million precarious workers

FILE PHOTO: A Meituan delivery worker picks up a food order at a shopping mall in Beijing, China October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Meituan delivery worker picks up a food order at a shopping mall in Beijing, China October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

More protests planned as anger sweeps Indonesia’s gig drivers

An ojol, or motorcycle taxi driver, holding a picture of slain delivery driver Affan Kurniawan during a protest in Jakarta on Aug 29.
An ojol, or motorcycle taxi driver, holding a picture of slain delivery driver Affan Kurniawan during a protest in Jakarta on Aug 29.

When that dream job eludes you, take the path less travelled

It’s no longer uncommon for fresh grads to apply for more than 100 jobs without ever hearing back.
It’s no longer uncommon for fresh grads to apply for more than 100 jobs without ever hearing back.

Platform operators back work group’s recommendations, but some workers say more can be done

The group’s recommendations champion fairer, safer and more transparent payment structures and incentive schemes for platform workers.
The group’s recommendations champion fairer, safer and more transparent payment structures and incentive schemes for platform workers.

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