9 Jul 2026
Singapore Public Holidays 2027: Employer Compliance Guide
On 18 June 2026, the Ministry of Manpower published Singapore’s official public holidays for 2027. There are eleven gazetted public holidays in…
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9 Jul 2026
SWDA Singapore: What Employers Need to Know About the New Skills and Workforce Development Agency
On 24 June 2026, the Ministry of Manpower announced the appointment of the inaugural board of the Skills and Workforce Development Agency…
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9 Jul 2026
Can an Employment Pass Holder Be a Director of Another Singapore Company?
You hold an Employment Pass sponsored by your Singapore employer. Then a second opportunity arises , perhaps a start-up invites you to…
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8 Jul 2026
International schools and curricula in Singapore , Costs and fees breakdown
International schools and curricula in Singapore , Costs and fees breakdown. For expat families settling into Singapore life. Practical 2026 walkthrough...
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Helper / FDW hiring for HNW families , Costs and fees breakdown
Helper / FDW hiring for HNW families , Costs and fees breakdown. For families relocating to Singapore from overseas. Practical 2026 walkthrough…
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8 Jul 2026
Healthcare for expats , Integrated Shield, private cover , Costs and fees breakdown
Healthcare for expats , Integrated Shield, private cover , Costs and fees breakdown. For families relocating to Singapore from overseas. Practical 2026...
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8 Jul 2026
Why “Stability” is the New Most Desirable Trait in a Candidate
Discover why candidate stability has become a top priority for Singapore employers and how to assess, attract and retain stable hires while…
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8 Jul 2026
Working in Singapore as a Digital Nomad: What the Rules Actually Say in 2026
Singapore is one of the most connected cities in the world, with world-class infrastructure, a stable business environment, excellent air links and…
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8 Jul 2026
Hiring Foreign Academics and Researchers in Singapore: Work Pass Options for Universities and Research Institutions (2026)
Singapore’s research and higher education sector employs a significant proportion of foreign talent , from associate professors at NUS and NTU to…
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8 Jul 2026
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Redesign: What Employers Must Do Before 30 November 2026
Singapore employers who have not yet used their SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) allocation are running out of time. The current SFEC tranche…
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8 Jul 2026
CPF Contributions for New Singapore Permanent Residents: Understanding Graduated Rates in Years 1 and 2
The day a foreign professional’s Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status is approved, a new obligation begins for both them and their employer:…
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7 Jul 2026
Banking for new arrivals , accounts, credit cards, FX , Costs and fees breakdown
Banking for new arrivals in Singapore: opening an account, credit cards, FX and remittance, fees in S$ and what documents you need…
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