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Dubai’s safe-haven status is being put to the test by Iranian strikes

A satellite image of Dubai's Jebel Ali Port on March 1, after one of the berths caught fire due to falling debris from an intercepted missile.
A satellite image of Dubai's Jebel Ali Port on March 1, after one of the berths caught fire due to falling debris from an intercepted missile.

About 22,000 civil servants to get pay rise of between 2% and 9% from August

The changes will affect eligible officers on several schemes which last saw wage increases of between 5 and 14 per cent in 2022.
The changes will affect eligible officers on several schemes which last saw wage increases of between 5 and 14 per cent in 2022.

Median household income in Singapore in 2025 crosses $12,000 mark for the first time

Among resident households, monthly household income grew by 7.7 per cent, from $11,558 in 2024 to $12,446 in 2025 before adjusting for inflation.
Among resident households, monthly household income grew by 7.7 per cent, from $11,558 in 2024 to $12,446 in 2025 before adjusting for inflation.

S’pore to create 15,700 jobs over five years, with two-thirds paying above $5,000

Most of the roles will be for professionals, managers, executives and technicians.
Most of the roles will be for professionals, managers, executives and technicians.

For many young South Koreans, one job doesn’t cut it

Ms Lee Ji-won, 34, spends her mornings or weekends writing blogs, for which she earns an additional 1 million won (S$875) .
Ms Lee Ji-won, 34, spends her mornings or weekends writing blogs, for which she earns an additional 1 million won (S$875) .

JPMorgan boosts CEO Jamie Dimon’s pay 10% to $55 million for 2025

Mr Dimon, 69, runs the biggest US bank, which notched its eighth consecutive year of record revenue, and is also one of the longest tenured CEOs atop Wall Street.
Mr Dimon, 69, runs the biggest US bank, which notched its eighth consecutive year of record revenue, and is also one of the longest tenured CEOs atop Wall Street.

Morgan Stanley lifts Asia bonuses 20 per cent after record revenue haul

Despite a record year in Asia, Morgan Stanley cautioned against raising bonuses too sharply, aiming to smooth compensation.
Despite a record year in Asia, Morgan Stanley cautioned against raising bonuses too sharply, aiming to smooth compensation.

Local Qualifying Salary for S’porean workers to be refined in upcoming Budget: Tan See Leng

The LQS was last raised in 2024 from $1,400 to $1,600.
The LQS was last raised in 2024 from $1,400 to $1,600.

Committee formed to review salaries of political appointment holders: Chan Chun Sing

Political salaries have not been adjusted since 2012, when the Government accepted a review committee’s recommendations which put in place the current salary framework.
Political salaries have not been adjusted since 2012, when the Government accepted a review committee’s recommendations which put in place the current salary framework.

Uniqlo’s owner boosts new graduate pay as Japan faces inflation

Uniqlo saw a similar wage hike in 2023, when annual pay for full-employees were bumped by as much as 40 per cent.
Uniqlo saw a similar wage hike in 2023, when annual pay for full-employees were bumped by as much as 40 per cent.

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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.