Posts Tagged ‘singapore employment’

Singaporeans May Work Beyond 62

Zul • January 9th, 2009 • All Around The World

The Singapore government is contemplating to regulate employers in the country to allow retirees working beyond 62 years old, which is the mandatory retirement age.
As the country is coping with ageing population, the need for new ways that allows the older folks generating income is becoming critical. The government expects 20% of its citizens to [...]



Singaporeans Bracing For a “Jobless Year”

Zul • January 6th, 2009 • All Around The World

2009 is not going to be a so-good year for Singaporeans, as far as the job market and employment are concerned.
The once South East Asia’s most powerful economy suffers heavily from the economic downturn as its export industry; a key national economic driver plunged to new lows, one after another.
In October 2008, the country became [...]



Working Permits in Singapore

Zul • August 1st, 2008 • All Around The World

Working in Singapore can be an exciting and exhilarating experience, and with the country recently announced as the world’s best country for expats, it is aiming to deliver bigger promise than ever.
As far as the working permit is concerned, the Singapore government classifies foreigners who do not possess the PR (Permanent Resident) status into two [...]