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More flexible jobs, higher tax relief among measures to help older workers stay employed

More flexible jobs, higher tax relief among measures to help older workers stay employed

The raising of the retirement and re-employment ages will be brought forward to 2029 as assurance that seniors can keep working if they wish to, said tripartite partners.

26/10/2026

Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

26/10/2026

Woman pleads guilty to conspiring to abuse 4-year-old Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body

Woman pleads guilty to conspiring to abuse 4-year-old Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body

26/10/2026

Not every maritime threat needs a warship: Why Singapore is turning to offshore patrol vessels

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Not every maritime threat needs a warship: Why Singapore is turning to offshore patrol vessels

26/10/2026

Simba faces possible fines, licence cancellation over allegations of intentional spectrum misuse

Simba's unauthorised spectrum use was allegedly intentional and approved by senior management. The telco is also accused of deliberately failing to fully comply with an order to produce documents.

26/10/2026

‘Clearly disinformation’: Singapore embassy denies claims Indonesian public figures met ambassador

Social media posts had alleged that former Indonesian deputy foreign minister Dino Patti Djalal and political science professor Saiful Mujani met Singapore ambassador Kwok Fook Seng at his residence on Oct 18.

26/10/2026

Singapore launches five-year energy infrastructure plan to meet growing demand, sets new solar target

Singapore launches five-year energy infrastructure plan to meet growing demand, sets new solar target

26/10/2026

Singapore to develop local expertise in nuclear energy through three new schemes

Singapore to develop local expertise in nuclear energy through three new schemes

26/10/2026

Singapore’s estimated geothermal resource potential more than 60 times annual electricity consumption: EMA

Singapore’s estimated geothermal resource potential more than 60 times annual electricity consumption: EMA

26/10/2026

10 local Chinese arts and culture events to catch this year-end

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26/10/2026

Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

Indonesia strengthens measures against stock manipulation after market rout triggered by MSCI

26/10/2026

Woman pleads guilty to conspiring to abuse 4-year-old Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body

Woman pleads guilty to conspiring to abuse 4-year-old Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body

26/10/2026

Not every maritime threat needs a warship: Why Singapore is turning to offshore patrol vessels

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26/10/2026

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Megan Khung case: Woman who helped dispose of body pleads guilty

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Singapore to train more nuclear experts ahead of possible adoption

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Singapore's geothermal energy potential could power nation for 60 years: Tan See Leng

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Johnny Hates Jazz brings 1980s nostalgia to President’s Challenge Night 2026

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Singapore haze: Air quality continues to improve; PM2.5 readings remain normal in all regions

26/10/2026

Commentary: Why work from home doesn’t mean work from anywhere

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China's Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance

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Podcasts

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What to check before signing a retrenchment agreement

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26/10/2026

This nurse has cared for more than 100 dying patients – what they taught her about having a ‘happy death’

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Peranakan food stall Kokoyo Nyonya Delights shutting down in November after S$50,000 in losses

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President's Challenge Night 2026 raises over S$11 million

President's Challenge Night 2026 raises over S$11 million

26/10/2026

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25/10/2026

They didn’t want to inherit the family business. Now, Tan Ser Seng’s 3rd generation owners are fighting for its traditions

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Michelin-starred Nae:um's team opens Italian restaurant Osteria Da Su, with pastas from S$22

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26/10/2026

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