Singapore Government makes advance purchase of Sotrovimab to treat COVID-19

Government makes advance purchase of Sotrovimab from GSK & Vir Bio

The Singapore Government has entered into an Advanced Purchased Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Singapore and Vir Biotechnology for a supply of sotrovimab. The agreement was announced by GlaxoSmithKline Singapore and Vir Biotechnology in a statement on 30 June 2021. Sotrovimab is an investigational single-dose monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 who do […]

Making a case for the cleaners through the Progressive Wage Model

It’s been more than a year into COVID-19 and we are likely feeling fatigued by the pandemic. Perhaps some of us have adjusted to the “new normal” while others are still struggling to cope with the different lifestyle the pandemic has brought. There are many groups of people who deserve a special shoutout for their […]

Government accepts higher wages proposed for Cleaners by Tripartite Cluster

Government accepts higher wages proposed for Cleaners by Tripartite Cluster

Cleaners can look forward to higher wages over six years from 2023, after proposals by the Tripartite Cluster for Cleaners (TCC) were accepted by the Government on Monday (Jun 7). Over the years, the base pay of cleaners has risen gradually under the PWM. It now stands at S$1,236. Come July, it will rise to […]

Cleaning Firm Gives Out Special Pandemic Bonus of Almost $1 million

One cleaning firm is handing out a special pandemic bonus of close to $1 million to its cleaners and other employees. On the generous reward for his employees, Mr Abdul Aziz Yusof, the chief executive of Cleaning Express shared that during the pandemic, there was a shortage of manpower and resources, yet his workers remained […]

Singapore’s economy set for a strong recovery next year, GDP to grow by 7%

Singapore, expect, GDP, recovery, MTI

Singapore’s economy is set for a strong recovery next year after a deeper-than-expected slump amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), Singapore’s economy is expected to recover strongly next year with GDP expected to grow by 7% after shrinking 6% this year. The GDP growth forecast for this […]