Singapore
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financeSingapore Food Services Workers to Get Annual Pay Hikes Through 2028 Under PWM
Singapore’s government extends the Progressive Wage Model for food services, mandating annual salary increases through 2028 for over 53,000 workers-including cooks, waiters, and stall assistants.
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worldSingapore F&B Businesses Grapple With New Container Return Rules
As Singapore's beverage container return scheme launches April 1, restaurants face storage, pest control, and logistics challenges despite incentives.
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financeMetaComp Raises $35M to Expand Web2.5 Financial Platform
Singapore-based fintech MetaComp secures $35M in Pre-A+ funding to scale its hybrid fiat-stablecoin platform across Asia and emerging markets.
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healthSingapore Expands Wolbachia Mosquito Program to Combat Dengue
National Environment Agency expands Project Wolbachia to five new areas, aiming to cover over 800,000 households and significantly reduce dengue transmission.
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worldStepmother Jailed for Child Abuse in Case of Girl Beaten to Death
A stepmother has been sentenced to over six years in prison for her role in the severe abuse and neglect of two young children, including a five-year-old girl who was beaten to death by her father.
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sportsThree Former Coaches Charged in Singapore Finswimming Results Scandal
Three former Singapore finswimming coaches face charges for allegedly submitting falsified results, leading to improper athlete selection for the 2023 SEA Games.
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healthSingapore's Silent Struggle: Infertility Amidst Declining Birth Rates
A personal account of infertility in Singapore, highlighting the overlooked challenges couples face as the nation grapples with its falling birth rate.
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healthSingapore's Strategy to Retain Nurses Amidst Global Shortage
Singapore implements multi-faceted schemes, including financial incentives and improved working conditions, to retain its vital nursing workforce against a backdrop of global demand.