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Businesses, households can help offset impact of higher electricity prices: Tan See Leng

Earlier in March, the EMA warned that households could see an increase in electricity prices if fuel costs stay elevated.
Earlier in March, the EMA warned that households could see an increase in electricity prices if fuel costs stay elevated.

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.

MOM to review suggestions to make advance retrenchment notifications mandatory

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.

Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1

Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.
Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.

New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies

The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.
The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.

Free premium AI subscriptions for those taking certain SkillsFuture courses from 2nd half of 2026

The subsidy is to help Singaporeans gain confidence to work alongside AI.
The subsidy is to help Singaporeans gain confidence to work alongside AI.

Shanmugam and Tan See Leng at High Court hearing over defamation suits against TOC’s Terry Xu

Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam driving and leaving Supreme Court on Feb 26.
Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam driving and leaving Supreme Court on Feb 26.

Around 350 trainees placed with organisations under programme for Singapore fresh grads

Generic photo of graduands going on stage to receive their degrees at the SIT convocation on Oct 13, 2025.

Can be used for graduates, university, tertiary education stories,
Generic photo of graduands going on stage to receive their degrees at the SIT convocation on Oct 13, 2025.

Can be used for graduates, university, tertiary education stories,

Top 300 Singapore employers recognised for helping their staff in career growth

(From left) Singapore National Employers Federation president Tan Hee Teck, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and Singapore Business Federation vice-chairman Mark Lee launching the Singapore Opportunity Index on Jan 21.
(From left) Singapore National Employers Federation president Tan Hee Teck, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and Singapore Business Federation vice-chairman Mark Lee launching the Singapore Opportunity Index on Jan 21.

Dormitories for some 200,000 migrant workers to benefit from $100m retrofitting grant

The courtyard inside NESST Tukang Dormitory, which was officially opened on Jan 17.
The courtyard inside NESST Tukang Dormitory, which was officially opened on Jan 17.

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