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MOM working on fair consideration job framework for S’poreans

Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin In Parliament yesterday (12 Aug), Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin confirmed that developing a strong "Singaporean Core" in the workforce is at the heart of Singapore's manpower policies. However he did not define the term "Singaporean Core". Mr Tan said that one important aspect...

Kiwis much more contented than Singaporeans

New Zealanders are mostly a contented lot despite about half of them believing they do not earn enough (http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/9035490/Kiwis-a-happy-if-underpaid-bunch). Kiwis are more contented than the average citizen in an OECD country, with 87% satisfied or very satisfied with their lot in life. [Ed. OECD...

ESM Goh: S’poreans should be rugged, positive & trust Govt

ESM Goh Chok Tong At the Marine Parade National Day Dinner yesterday (11 Aug), ESM Goh Chok Tong said that Singaporeans should be rugged and have a positive, can-do attitude. He explained, "When I was in my early 20’s, I was struck by the phrase 'rugged society' which then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew sought to build. We must...