NWC recommends one-off inflation bonus for workers RANK-AND-FILE workers in Singapore can expect a one-off inflation bonus this year to help them cope with rising prices, with low-wage workers getting more.
New shelter for stranded workers The new shelter, which is undergoing renovations, will be able to take in about 50 workers when ready, 10 more than the previous Petain Road shelter.
Buyers stranded as furniture store closes Customers would pay a large amount of deposit for furniture being sold at low prices. But the furniture ordered were never delivered. Instead, they found the store closed.
Two schemes to help SMEs venture overseas This scheme is expected to benefit between 250 and 300 Singapore firms over the next three years, with 70 per cent of them likely to be SMEs.
SMEs can thrive in tough times, says venture capitalist 'When we invest, we help to create shareholder value. A founder may be able to bring a company from zero to $100 million. With a bit of partnership, they may be able to bring it to $200 million.'
