Tough love needed to maintain upward trajectory
National Day Message of Mr Lee Kuan Yew Speaking off the cuff, Mr Lee Kuan Yew said in his National Day Message in 1971, “I am not here tonight to preach blood, sweat and tears or talk about the apocalypse. You have done well, six superb years, a magnificent performance against all the odds, so […]
Happy 55th birthday, Singapore.
In a National Day message video posted today, President Halimah Yacob shared that Singapore’s 55th birthday would have been a milestone and a cause for great celebration if not for the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, the coronavirus has caused impacted every aspect of life, severely disrupting life for many. We are facing a global economic […]
Singapore and Australia sign Digital economy Agreement
The Signing of the Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement (SADEA) on August 6 2020, marks a milestone in the long-standing and multi-faceted partnership between Singapore and Australia. It will allow our companies to take advantage of opportunities in the digital economy and tap on new technologies to create new digital products and services, Trade & Industry […]
265,000 migrant workers cleared from COVID-19 in Singapore
As of 3 August 2020, about 273,000 workers (approximately 89%) have either recovered or tested to be free from the virus. 265,000 of them have been given the Green AccessCode which allows them to return to work. These are workers from the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors. Of these, 180,000 are residents in dormitories. […]
Singapore’s economy set for a strong recovery next year, GDP to grow by 7%
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 […]
‘People aren’t dying in the streets,’ Brad Bowyer says
As the world’s scientists rush to develop the COVID-19 vaccines in a desperate bid to save lives and economies, Brad Bowyer claims that the narrative that ‘economies can only fully re-open when a vaccine is available’ is one of the biggest agenda-driven hoaxes in history. He calls this a ‘fear-mongering’ narrative. “People are not dying […]
NTUC is working with companies to preserve jobs by first exploring all cost-cutting options
NTUC reiterates that retrenchments should be the last resort for companies.
When retrenchment is unavoidable.
Companies must ensure fair treatment for workers who are affected by retrenchment.
NTUC’s Job Security Council and Employment and Employability Institute will do their best to match affected workers to jobs and ensure they receive training as needed for them to take on new jobs.
Keeping the healthcare system intact during a pandemic
Hospitals in the Philippines have been overwhelmed by COVID-19 A total of 5000 cases were reported in the Philippines in just one day. Healthcare workers wrote to President Duterte: A letter written by healthcare workers said The health sector cannot hold the line for much longer We are waging a losing battle against Covid-19. Our […]