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Low-income families get $500 a quarter, financial support for further studies under ComLink+ pilot

Ms Serena Lim, 28, with her son at her place on Mar 2, 2026.
Ms Serena Lim, 28, with her son at her place on Mar 2, 2026.

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.

Deliveroo’s Italian arm placed under supervision over alleged labour exploitation

The government’s repeated crackdowns on illegal working form part of its broader strategy to curb illegal migration.
The government’s repeated crackdowns on illegal working form part of its broader strategy to curb illegal migration.

We have to stop calling some jobs ‘low-skilled’

ST20260122_202658000654/pixgeneric/Shintaro Tay/ Generic picture of office workers crossing Chulia Street on Jan 22, 2026. Keywords: white collar workers, PMET, work, Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Technicians and economy.
ST20260122_202658000654/pixgeneric/Shintaro Tay/ Generic picture of office workers crossing Chulia Street on Jan 22, 2026. Keywords: white collar workers, PMET, work, Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Technicians and economy.

Budget 2026: Goodies Singaporeans will get – from CDC vouchers to LifeSG credits for children

Ranging from CDC vouchers to a one-off special payment to ease cost-of-living pressures, the various initiatives will benefit individuals across different walks of life.
Ranging from CDC vouchers to a one-off special payment to ease cost-of-living pressures, the various initiatives will benefit individuals across different walks of life.

Rural India powers global AI models

Ms Amala Dhanapal said said working in AI both provided a gateway to learning and greater financial independence.
Ms Amala Dhanapal said said working in AI both provided a gateway to learning and greater financial independence.

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.

About 1 in 6 ComLink+ families has family violence woes: MSF report on lower-income families

This is the first time data on family violence is included in the 2025 Supporting Lower-Income Households Trends Report, now in its second edition.
This is the first time data on family violence is included in the 2025 Supporting Lower-Income Households Trends Report, now in its second edition.

‘Not enough pay’ keeps recruits away at South Korean military

A survey of 2,128 junior South Korean army officers revealed deep dissatisfaction within the ranks.
A survey of 2,128 junior South Korean army officers revealed deep dissatisfaction within the ranks.

Dangerous levels of toxic chemicals found in blood of Indonesia’s waste workers

According to its Environment Ministry, Indonesia produces 56.6 million tonnes of waste annually.
According to its Environment Ministry, Indonesia produces 56.6 million tonnes of waste annually.

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