Public parking rates increase = more profits?
Public parking rates to rise I refer to the article “Public parking rates set to rise after review” (Straits Times, Jun 23). It states that…
Economy
1st time ever in history – S’poreans’ unemployment rate lower than locals?
More older workers jobless I refer to the article “Unemployment for Singaporeans falls but more older workers jobless: MOM Q1 labour report” (Straits Times, Jun…
Wage increase excludes those who did not work full-time continuously for at least a year?
64% who had wage increase – even higher? After writing “36% of firms cut or did not increase wages?” (Jun 2) – some readers have asked…
36% of firms cut or did not increase wages?
I refer to the Report on Wage Practices 2015 released on 2 June. 36% cut or did not increase wages? It states that “A smaller…
Only 18% gave NWC increase?
NWC recommends wage increase I refer to the article “National Wages Council proposes pay hike range for low-wage workers” (Straits Times, Jun 1). It states…
S & CC: 6% can’t pay?
Choa Chu Kang Town Council improves S&CC management I refer to the article “Choa Chu Kang Town Council improves S&CC management in FY2015 report” (Channel…
14% price differential – BTO vs Resale Index?
3,770 BTO flats launch I refer to the article “3,770 BTO flats, 5,170 balance flats in mature and non-mature estates launched for sale” (Straits Times,…
Re-employment guidelines revised: For better or worse?
Guidelines on re-employment of older workers revised I refer to the article “Highlights of revised Tripartite Guidelines on the Re-employment of Older Workers” (Straits Times,…
HDB Lease Buyback: $1.7m gain or loss?
More go for HDB Lease Buyback Scheme I refer to the article “More go for HDB Lease Buyback Scheme” (Straits Times, May 16). It states…
Foreign workers hit all-time high?
Unemployment rate for S’poreans improve I refer to the article “Unemployment rate for Singaporeans improves in first quarter: Manpower Ministry” (Straits Times, Apr 28). It…