Low-income earners are among the most vulnerable segments of Singapore's workforce. Aside from their lower wages, job security is another concern for many of them, particularly those in professions with no specialised skills. MP Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap highlighted this concern in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 27),
Budget 2024 is well-balanced and prudent and directly confronts the reality that cost-of-living pressures exist for individuals, while rising costs for businesses are a major challenge, said NMP Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 27), he pointed out that the Budget balances these two is
In Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 27), Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat responded to clarifications sought by MPs following his speech on growing a vibrant and innovative Singapore economy.
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need the Government’s support for funding and collaboration, said MP Chong Kee Hiong. In Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 27), he said it is not easy for SMEs to incorporate artificial intelligence development on their own. He added that it has also become more urgent for them to
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed parliamentary colleagues for the final time as he retired from politics and embarked on his new job as a consultant for a US defense contractor.