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NTUC

DHL unit retrenches S’pore workers in ‘restructuring exercise for long-term sustainability’

DHL Global Forwarding Singapore is a division under DHL Group that provides international freight forwarding services.
DHL Global Forwarding Singapore is a division under DHL Group that provides international freight forwarding services.

Twelve Cupcakes workers to receive half of owed salary; several disappointed with partial payment

bncupcake30 - Empty Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Credit: TIMOTHY GOH
bncupcake30 - Empty Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Credit: TIMOTHY GOH

NTUC working with transport groups to ensure fuel price spikes not passed on to drivers, riders

Since Feb 28, when the US and Israel first launched attacks on Iran, fuel prices have spiked in Singapore, with 95-octane petrol now costing $3.47 per litre at Caltex, Shell, Esso and Sinopec as of March 24. SPC charges $3.46 per litre, while Cnergy, which absorbs some of the costs, charges the lowest at $2.48 per litre.
Since Feb 28, when the US and Israel first launched attacks on Iran, fuel prices have spiked in Singapore, with 95-octane petrol now costing $3.47 per litre at Caltex, Shell, Esso and Sinopec as of March 24. SPC charges $3.46 per litre, while Cnergy, which absorbs some of the costs, charges the lowest at $2.48 per litre.

Shoppers to get discounts on FairPrice house-brand items for 12 weeks

FairPrice housebrand products such as rice will be discounted up to 36 per cent.
FairPrice housebrand products such as rice will be discounted up to 36 per cent.

NTUC, employers split on retrenchment notice lead time; workers say timely support matters more

Earlier retrenchment notification could give workers, unions and government agencies more time to prepare for job losses, but employers warn that forcing companies to disclose restructuring plans too early could risk leaks of sensitive information and complicate difficult business decisions.
Earlier retrenchment notification could give workers, unions and government agencies more time to prepare for job losses, but employers warn that forcing companies to disclose restructuring plans too early could risk leaks of sensitive information and complicate difficult business decisions.

Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1

Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.
Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.

NTUC assisting workers at 2 Singapore tech firms amid non-payment of wages

Otsaw Digital and Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics are under probe by the authorities for months of unpaid salaries and CPF arrears.
Otsaw Digital and Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics are under probe by the authorities for months of unpaid salaries and CPF arrears.

FairPrice shoppers to get $8 voucher for every $100 spent from Feb 5 to 16

The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.
The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.

Humans must learn to collaborate with artificial intelligence: Josephine Teo

Banners on courses during the launch of NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership Academy officiated by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Jan 29.
Banners on courses during the launch of NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership Academy officiated by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Jan 29.

Step up efforts to support older workers, NTUC urges employers and Govt

Senior enrolled nurse Lilian Teng helps a patient who is getting out of bed after the PreSAGE Smart Predictive Patient Monitoring system triggered an alert during a demonstration at TTSH on Jan 28, 2026

ST PHOTO: Chong Jun Liang
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Senior enrolled nurse Lilian Teng helps a patient who is getting out of bed after the PreSAGE Smart Predictive Patient Monitoring system triggered an alert during a demonstration at TTSH on Jan 28, 2026

ST PHOTO: Chong Jun Liang
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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.