Singapore's new shared parental leave scheme will provide parents with an additional 10 weeks of paid leave, fully effective on April 1, 2026. Announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the National Day Rally on August 18, this initiative is part of the government's efforts to offer parents more time to care for their newborns. [...]
If you're considering sending your employees with Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permits to work at a client's location under a service agreement (Contract for Service), you can do so, provided all the following conditions are met: Relevant Work: The work they will perform must match the occupation and sector listed on their work [...]
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced on Thursday (July 25) that the ICA Services Centre will only be open on weekdays starting September 2. Currently, the centre, located at the ICA Building near Lavender MRT station, operates on Saturdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm and on weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. [...]
Welcoming Global Talent: Hong Kong's Approach and Challenges Like many Asian cities, Hong Kong is actively courting global talent. To counteract the outflow caused by the pandemic and political factors, the city launched its Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) in late 2022. Official data indicates tens of thousands have applied under this scheme, surpassing applications [...]