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Gabriel is only three years old, but he has been receiving hour-long tuition lessons three times a week after his nursery classes so that he can ���keep up��� when his mother finally enrolls him at the coveted primary school she is an. Channel News AsiaBudget 2015 to address needs of all Singaporeans: TharmanChannel News AsiaDeputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said the budget will provide greater assurance particularly for the��.
Indonesia, Singapore agree to step up sharing of tax information
Singapores finance ministry said the city-state and Indonesia have both endorsed the automatic exchange of information as a global standard, but Singapores implementation is guided by several principles. Singapore will be able to implement AEOI .
Singapore SMEs cite lower growth momentum for H1 2015
The overall index for Q1 2015 - Q2 2015 pulled back by 2.0 per cent to 54.4. A score of above 50 indicates that SMEs have a positive outlook for their business prospects for the next six months. The index, a joint initiative of the Singapore Business.
Singapore in mid-life crisis as Lee Hsien Loong marks 10.
Lee Hsien Loong marks 10 years in power at a time when Singaporeans are becoming more demanding, and less tolerant of authoritarian rule.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Grooming.
By Yasmine Yahya, The Straits Times, 23 May 2012. PLANS to develop Singaporean talent for the key finance industry will be rolled out, with moves to have more scholarships for young professionals and help with international postings. The Monetary. the Asian advantage. Singapore is in a unique position, given our growing networks within Asean and with China, India and the Middle East, to develop deep pools of knowledge of these regions, Mr Tharman said.
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AsiaOneBudget 2015 to address needs of all Singaporeans: TharmanTODAYonlineSINGAPORE ��� Singapores upcoming budget will likely address issues on retirement adequacy and ensuring good careers for the young and middle-aged. This is according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as he... According to this Straits Times article, JCs offer broader options and a quicker route to a university degree.Our view is that��.
SCCCI issues Budget 2015 recommendations
TOPPING the wish list of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is for the government to not raise foreign worker levies and tighten quotas further. Coming a close second is the desire for close consultation with trade associations and businesses.
Singapores manpower ministry penalises firm for replacing local with foreign.
This is the first time the ministry has taken action against a company that discriminated against its Singaporean employees. No full description was provided for Prime Gold International, but an online check showed that the firms business includes.
Next GE may take place when Singaporeans least expect it
WHILE there is much speculation these days about when the next general election (GE) in Singapore will be held, it could well take place at a time when people least expect it. When we call the elections, we always find the best moment, said Prime.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Budget 2012
As Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said several times in a nearly two-hour speech in Parliament, the 2012 Budget is focused on addressing Singapores longer-term challenges. It is a Budget for.. But unfortunately, working careers have not lengthened to the same extent. The current. Subsidies will also go up for nursing homes, day care, rehabilitation care and home-based care to help more patients from middle-income families. Two-thirds of��.
Budget 2013: A Better Singapore - If Only Singaporeans.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the governments immediate priority is to solve the countrys housing and transport issues, while at the same time, Singapore must upgrade its economy through productivity and innovation. Mr Lee, who shared his thoughts on his Facebook page on the new Budget presented by Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday, said Budget 2013 will help businesses cope with much lower foreign worker growth over the��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: 5-year plan to.
WORKERS will get more access to training, career guidance and job market information to help them navigate an economy that is being shaped by the twin forces of technology and competition.. These new moves were laid out by Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday in a five-year plan which will see Singapores economy transit to the next level. Speaking. This will require workers with a mastery of their skills, honed by experience and time.
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Singapore budget to help elderly, mid-career and middle-aged: Tharman - THE BUSINESS TIMES February 1, 2015. budget to help elderly, mid-career and middle-aged: TharmanTHE BUSINESS TIMESIn addition to addressing the needs of the poor elderly, the upcoming 2015 Budget -- to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 23 -- will help mid-career, middle-aged Singaporeans who want good, fulfilling careers, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman.Budget [���].
Majority of fresh grads and mid-career professionals expect promotion within.
SINGAPORE ��� Almost three-quarters (73 per cent) of mid-career professionals in Singapore (those with 1-10 years of working experience) expect to get promoted within the first 2 years of their jobs, a LinkedIn survey found. Eighty-four percent of fresh .
IMF says Singapores foreign worker curbs could hurt competitiveness, growth
The IMF said Singapores plans to restructure its economy by trying to boost productivity and curb use of cheap foreign labour could eventually set the stage for a long period of sustainable growth. However, productivity improvements might take some.
Singapore Budget 2015 will help mid-career Singaporeans: Tharman
IN ADDITION to addressing the needs of the poor elderly, the upcoming 2015 Budget will help mid-career, middle-aged Singaporeans who want good, fulfilling careers, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Sunday. Weve always got to .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Reactions to Budget.
Budget 2013 does both. At the lower end, the Government will boost wages by co-paying 40 per cent of pay increases for Singaporean workers earning up to $4,000 for three years. As the median gross monthly income from full-time work is $3,480, the Wage Credit Scheme will help lift wages for at least half the local workers. The enhanced Workfare scheme for.. By Kenneth Lim, The Business Times, 28 Feb 2013. The progressive tax measures unveiled in this��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Changing norms to.
Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam added that extra ingredient in his Budget speech, pointing to the relatively amorphous concept of social norms.. Gallups Singapore and South-east Asia manager, Mr Leong Chee Tung, wrote in The Business Times in January that research has shown employees are most productive when they can achieve autonomy, mastery and purpose in their work.. The future of jobs - The case of the vanishing mid.
More funding for older professionals making mid-career switches
Under enhancements to the Singapore Workforce Development Agencys funding support for its professional conversion programmes, companies that hire and train these workers will now have their salaries funded up to 90 per cent or $4,000, up from 70 per .
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Singapore budget to help elderly, mid-career and middle-aged: Tharman - THE BUSINESS TIMES February 1, 2015. budget to help elderly, mid-career and middle-aged: TharmanTHE BUSINESS TIMESIn addition to addressing the needs of the poor elderly, the upcoming 2015 Budget -- to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 23 -- will help mid-career, middle-aged Singaporeans who want good, fulfilling careers, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman.Budget [���].
Singapores headline inflation eases to 0.1% in Oct, lowest since Dec 09
SINGAPORES headline inflation eased more than expected in October, slowing to 0.1 per cent last month from 0.6 per cent in September. This marks a new low since December 2009. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
The extra funding will take the total budget for sports to over $1.2 billion over the same duration. The money will be used to help spruce up sports facilities and bring them closer to Singaporeans. It will also help national��.
South Korea launches yuan/won trading
The two Asian trade giants have pushed hard for the direct trading in Seoul, with China looking to boost international use of the yuan, while South Korea wants to be among the global hubs for increasing yuan-related business. It went smoothly all.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
The Government will continue to give them substantial help, he said, but added that the permanent solution to rising business costs is to raise productivity.. SINGAPORE has avoided shock therapy and instead taken a middle path in its productivity drive to give companies time to adjust, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday... The Ministry of Education is beefing up career guidance for students and sending them for job attachments.
Budget will help mid-career Singaporeans: Tharman
2 Feb5:50 AM. Singapore. IN ADDITION to addressing the needs of the poor elderly, the upcoming 2015 Budget will help mid-career, middle-aged Singaporeans who want good, fulfilling careers, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Sunday.
Quick takes: Singapores weaker-than-expected Q4 GDP growth
ADVANCE estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry on Friday morning show that Singapores economy grew a poorer-than-expected 1.5 per cent year on year in the final quarter of 2014. This meant 2.8 per cent growth for the whole of 2014, slower .
SkillsFuture Council lists ways to develop citizens
SINGAPORES future lies not only in having a competitive economy, but also in creating a society in which citizens achieve their fullest potential, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Wednesday. To this end, the 25-member SkillsFuture .
Singapore budget to help elderly, mid-career and middle-aged: Tharman
In addition to addressing the needs of the poor elderly, the upcoming 2015 Budget -- to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 23 -- will help mid-career, middle-aged Singaporeans who want good, fulfilling careers, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman .
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At the same time, students from lower-income households will continue to receive ITE bursaries which are significantly higher to help them cope with living costs. Similarly, university undergraduates from the lowest one-third of��.
Leadership scheme for social serviceprofessionals launched
SINGAPORE ��� When school vice-principal Malcolm Wong (picture) wanted to make a career switch to join the social service sector, some of his peers felt his career prospects in the field would be limited. ���Joining the social service sector is not.
Singapores Economic Miracle with Minister Tharman - SG.
Tharman Shanmugaratnam: I would say Singapores story can be explained by three factors: culture, particularly the work ethic of the Singaporeans, our response to adverse external conditions and our government, especially. Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Our economic goal, first and foremost, is to create good jobs for our people by enabling business to take advantage of opportunities around the world... Finance provides good jobs and careers for Singaporeans.