CNA1d
Longer stay for work permit holders does not mean more foreign workers, say analysts
Singapore needs to rethink its social compact with its transient migrant workforce, particularly older workers who have lived ...
The Business Times1d
Building better housing for Singapore’s migrant workers
SINGAPORE] Since its founding in 2006, Tee Up Capital has aimed to transform the landscape of migrant worker housing in ...
Firms scramble to rehouse workers in 2 Sembawang dorms before April closure
A bed crunch has resulted in many employers unable to find alternative accommodation for their staff. Read more at ...
Work permit alterations to ease Singapore’s manpower crunch
An upcoming revamp of the work permit framework is set to reduce the costs and time needed to train new migrant workers.
The Business Standard6d
Migrant workers' welfare a priority for interim govt, Lutfey Siddiqi tells expats in Singapore
The CA’s special envoy Lutfey also made a courtesy call on Singapore Minister of Manpower Tan See Leng at the latter’s office in Singapore on the day ...
Human Resources Online3d
MOM on ensuring fair retrenchment practices for migrant workers in Singapore
Each year, an average of 2,680 non-resident employees face retrenchment in Singapore. But how is the Ministry of Manpower ...
The Daily Star6d
Bangladesh, Singapore seek transparent, cost-effective worker migration
Tan in turn expressed appreciation for migrant workers, including Bangladeshis in the construction sector, for their ...
Work permit changes ease labour crunch, spur better jobs for locals: Industry players
The addition of Bhutan as an allowed source of employees will let firms tap a whole new worker segment. Read more at ...
The Phnom Penh Post6d
Work permit holders can stay employed in Singapore for longer as foreign worker rules tweaked
Currently, work permit holders can be employed here for a limit of 14 to 26 years. This limit will be removed, said Manpower ...