Pritam Singh echoes view that Singapore must remain open
Recently, opposition leader Pritam Singh shared his views that Singapore must remain open and welcoming to foreign nationals but change how it manages and accommodates foreigners in the economy. Mr Pritam called for legislative weight to deal with employers who discriminate against locals. He asked for mandatory educational assessments on foreign job applicants and more […]
Vital for Singaporean Youths to Embrace Globalisation
Covid-19 may have brought overseas travel to a halt, but it is still important for young Singaporeans to understand their region better and gain a global perspective on issues, said Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, as well as Trade and Industry at a webinar for some 1,200 youth participants […]
Jobs Growth Incentive sees more than 270,000 locals hired as of February 2021
At the start of the pandemic, the Government anticipated that many would lose their jobs. Saving jobs and creating jobs for Singaporeans thus became a central focus of the Singapore Government in this pandemic. The Jobs Growth Incentive is one such initiative to create good and long-term jobs. More than 270,000 locals hired As of […]
NTUC FairPrice to offer discounts to lower-income families
Lower income families with CHAS blue cards will be receiving a 3% discount every Thursday at NTUC FairPrice stores until the end of 2021. This discount is applicable at all 149 FairPrice stores, including FairPrice Finest outlets and FairPrice Xtra hypermarkets, as well as FairPrice on Wheels and all 84 Unity pharmacies. To receive the […]