Welcome!
Jobs Support Scheme
Covid-19
Singapore tightens community measures further as Covid cases spike, WFH to be default
Dining out at F&B establishments will be banned and social gatherings will be reduced as Singapore tightens Covid-19 measures
May 14, 2021
Budget 2021
JSS to be extended for hardest-hit companies until September 2021
Companies in aviation, aerospace and tourism - hit hard by the pandemic - will continue to receive JSS payouts till Sep 2021
February 16, 2021
Broker's Calls
Relief for ComfortDelGro once Phase 3 begins: RHB
The average daily number of trips for 1-shift taxis is now at approximately 75% of the historical average.
October 07, 2020
Singapore economy
Government support measures will prevent GDP from contracting by a further 5.6% in 2020, and 4.8% in 2021, says DPM Heng
On Oct 3, he announced via Facebook that there will not be an additional round of support measures.
October 05, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's factory activity continues growth trend for third month in September
Manufacturing activity grew at a faster pace in August than the previous two months.
October 03, 2020
Labour market
Covid-19 pandemic affects wages of 224,800 workers : MOM
Pay cheques of some 224,800 workers across 6,300 companies in Singapore took a hit from cost-cutting measures over the last five months.
August 21, 2020
Global Economy
Tharman shares hard truths to keep the post-Covid economy going
The Senior Minister is worried about prolonged expansionary policy and threats to emerging markets.
July 24, 2020
Covid-19 Fortitude Budget
Fourth 'Fortitude' Budget as Singapore emerges from circuit breaker
We must be prepared for tough times in the months ahead. This is a challenge for this generation of Singaporeans — it is a test of our strength and fortitude, a test of our resilience and unity,” says Heng.
May 29, 2020
Budget 2020
$4 bil support package for Singapore enterprises, workers to offset effects of Covid-19
The stabilisation and support package consists of two parts: a new Jobs Support Scheme worth $1.3 billion, and improvements to the existing Wage Credit Scheme.
February 18, 2020