How much profits should social enterprises make?
I refer to the articles “Social enterprises, cooperatives “help to make for a better Singapore“” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 6) and “NTUC – Social Enterprise or…
Leveling the playing field for Singaporean workers?
I refer to the article “Manpower Minister explains how to build a SG core in workforce” (TR Emeritus, Mar 5). It states that “Mr Tan…
Real wage growth p.a. in 1990s was 16 times more than last 12 years?
Bottom 20% wages fell 10% from 1997 to 2000? I saw a facebook posting by Dr Ang Yong Guan which said “Mr Yeoh Lam Keong,…
Panel answers readers’ burning questions
Published on Mar 05, 2013 10:57 AM 1 0 0 Purchase this article for republication Buy SPH photos (From left) Mr Christopher Tan, Mr Leong…
$10m to help lower-income postman?
I refer to the article “SingPost to set up new $10m fund for lower-income employees” (Straits Time, Feb 28). $10m fund to help lower-income staff?…
Got a question about cars, COEs or car loans? Get expert tips in ST’s live blog special
The Straits Times’ senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan, Motor Traders Association president and chief executive of Cycle & Carriages Mr Cheah Kim Teck and Mr…
What the Budget means for a lower-income Singaporean? (Part 2)
My name is Jane (not my real name). I am a 33 year old Singaporean worker with a basic pay of $500 a month. With…
What the Budget means for a lower-income Singaporean?
My name is John (not my real name). I am a 33 year old Singaporean worker earning $750 a month. Disposable income drop? Before the…
Budget 2013: Real wages will increase? Disposable income drop for some?
I refer to the Budget 2013 speech. Employers will share productivity gains? The core strategy to increase the real wages of lower-income Singaporeans may be…
GIC: Distinquish between “transparency” and “accountability”?
I refer to the article “‘Judge GIC on its long-term returns’” (Sunday Times, Feb 24). GIC has attracted criticism? It states that “But GIC has…