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SMF, Tuas Power launch sustainability support programme for SMEs
SMF, Tuas Power launch sustainability support programme for SMEs
The initiative will help SMEs with sustainability reporting and actionable frameworks.
Seven in ten voters see more walkabouts as 2025 polls near: survey
Nearly 57% of respondents are planning to attend at least one election rally.
NTU launches research center on climate and health in the tropics
The facility will examine the health impact of climate change under three key pillars.
NTU gets $110M for education initiatives
The university plans to launch three educational initiatives.
Gov’t to provide temporary financial support for unemployed job seekers
The scheme will provide financial support of up to $6,000 over six months.
StartupBlink ranks eight Singapore firms in 2025 activity index
Leading the national charge is Singtel, which achieved a total score of 27.211.
HR leaders shift focus from perks to performance
They prioritise skills and agility amidst talent shortages and AI disruption.
Singapore workplace bias climbs, reversing inclusion gains
The rise comes after a notable drop in 2023, when reported discrimination levels fell to 25% from a high of 52% in 2022.
SkillsFuture credit top-up spurs 20% rise in job-focused course enrollment
260,000 Singaporeans used their SkillsFuture Credit, a 35% YoY increase.
Singapore tech salaries rise modestly as hiring rebounds in 2025
Roles like Solutions Engineer, Game Engineer, and Site Reliability Engineer saw the biggest gains.
PSBA to launch paramedicine courses under new partnership
The agreement was signed during the launch of its third campus at The Cathay.
MOM outlines three shifts to future-proof Singapore’s workforce
Initiatives include empowering workers, promoting flexible work, and boosting tripartism.
STEM gender gap may limit innovation and growth: report
Only 30% of women surveyed believe equal career opportunities exist in STEM, compared to 41% of men.
Gender disparity stifles women's progress in STEM fields: survey
Only 23% of women feel adequately supported in STEM careers.
More than 1 in 5 Singaporeans risk high-interest loans to invest despite low literacy
The risk appetite is highest amongst Gen Z (29%) and millennials (31%).
Projects and changes salary remain moderate in SG
Salary adjustments keep pace with inflation rather than experience significant increases.
MBA enrollments bounce back amidst tight labour market
Singapore continued to have more job vacancies than jobless people.
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