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Full Article Singapore has updated its Shortage Occupation List (SOL) under the Complementarity Assessment Framework, with the revised list applying to new and renewal Employment Pass applications from 1 January 2026. The SOL identifies occupations where Singapore continues to face significant skills shortages. Employment Pass candidates filling eligible roles may receive additional points under the […]

From 1 July 2026, Singapore officially increased the statutory retirement age from 63 to 64 and the re-employment age from 68 to 69. The changes reflect Singapore’s long-term strategy of supporting an ageing workforce while encouraging experienced professionals to remain economically active. Employers are encouraged to review employment contracts, HR policies and workforce planning to

As Singapore moves towards the implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act (WFA), employers should expect continued updates aimed at strengthening fair and merit-based employment practices. Recent adjustments to the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) reinforce the government’s commitment to supporting local employment while maintaining Singapore’s openness to global talent. Companies employing both local and foreign employees

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced upcoming revisions to the qualifying salary requirements for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications as part of Singapore’s ongoing workforce strategy. The revised salary benchmarks are designed to ensure that foreign professionals continue complementing the local workforce while reflecting wage growth across industries. Employers intending to hire