Minimum wage

WNBA, players’ union agree ‘transformative’ labour deal: Reports

Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA's stars, talking on stage before an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1.

Waiters in S’pore among food services workers to get annual pay rise of up to 6.7% for next 3 years

About 15,000 full-time food services workers will have their monthly salaries raised to at least $2,220, said the Ministry of Manpower.

Iran announces 60 per cent minimum wage hike: Local media

The monthly minimum wage would increase from 103 million rials (S$99.85) to 166 million in the coming year of the Persian calendar.

Income tax break adds to Lula's economic tailwinds ahead of Brazil election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to launch a digital platform for tax reform in Brasilia, Brazil January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Sweden to tighten citizenship rules amid push to cut immigration

Pedestrians walk along a street in the Old Town of Stockholm, Sweden, October 17, 2024. REUTERS/ Tom Little/File Photo

Jakarta’s minimum wage bump disappoints labourers

The new wage is effective starting Jan 1, revising the 2025 minimum wage of Rp 5.39 million (S$412.50).

Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week

Mexico's Labor Secretary Marath Bolanos speaks after the announcement that he will continue as Labor Secretary in Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's cabinet, in Mexico City, Mexico July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero

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.

Tens of thousands march in Lisbon against planned labour changes

People hold placards during a demonstration held by the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP) demanding better wages and working conditions, in Lisbon, Portugal, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Jamaica's Labour Party wins third term promising tax cuts

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness walks amidst supporters after the ruling Labour Party declared victory in the general election, ushering in a third consecutive term for Holness, in Kingston, Jamaica September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy

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