Visual effects industry hit by global challenges as Lucasfilm ends Singapore operations (CNA)
Earlier this month, Lucasfilm said it will shut down its studio in Singapore. CNA looks at how disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and Hollywood strikes could have led to this.
New Plus flats could ease BTO lottery effect but push up demand for existing flats: Analysts (ST)
The stricter resale restrictions for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in choicer locations would go some way towards blunting windfall gains that come with selling such homes in the long run.
Financial support for retrenched workers should come on top of any severance pay: Labour MP (ST)
The support scheme to help retrenched workers get back on their feet could prove a landmark change to Singapore’s social safety net, say observers.
Improved fittings and facilities for elderly welcome, but others need to be accommodated too (CNA)
Enhancements to the community and homes to enable seniors to "age in place" were welcomed by academics and welfare organisations, but these improvements need to come with the right mindset.
学者：业界须思考如何应对超老龄化社会 (Zaobao)
新加坡很快会变成超级老龄化社会。受访学者认为，李显龙总理在国庆群众大会演说中，说明政府会手把手和新加坡人为晚年生活做准备，也同时敦促业界要采取行动应对这个挑战。
Dasar CPF, kos jaga kesihatan, perumahan antara isu patut dikaji semula berkaitan persaraan (Berita)
Mungkin sudah tiba masanya untuk melihat dan mengkaji semula beberapa dasar berkaitan sistem Tabung Simpanan Pekerja (CPF).
Presidential election eligibility decisions shed light on panel’s considerations: Observers (ST)
The decision of the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) to issue certificates of eligibility to three presidential hopefuls sheds some light on its considerations.