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Newtalk新聞 新加坡政府今天（26日）宣布，將自2029年1月1日起，把法定退休年齡由目前的64歲提高至65歲，再就業年齡由69歲提高至70歲，比原先規劃的2030年目標提前一年實施。 根據《海峽時報》（The Straits Times）報導，此決定是新加坡人力部（MOM）、全國職工總會（NTUC）與新加坡全國雇主聯合會（SNEF）共同組成的勞資政三方工作小組（Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment，TWG-SE）提出六項建議後，政府全數接受。屆時雇主不得以年齡理由在員工滿65歲前解僱，並須向符合資格者提供再就業機會至70歲，以保障有意繼續工作的長者。 工作小組建議另包括推出彈性負荷計劃（Flexi-Load Programme），協助企業創造兼職或分時工作機會；提高工作長者的所得稅減免；自2028年起以新的再就業補貼取代現行方案；以及加強對低薪長者的薪資與退休保障。相關實施細節預計於2027年上半年公布。新加坡人力部強調，調整法定退休年齡是為了讓長者若有意繼續工作，能有明確機會與保障。 相較之下，台灣勞工保險老年年金自2026年起，法定請領年齡已全面提高至65歲，民國51年次以後出生者適用。勞工可選擇提前至60歲請領減額年金（每提前1年減給4%，最多減20%），或延後請領增額。公務人員全額月退起支年齡同樣為65歲，但可依年資與指標數提前辦理。 國發會預測指出，台灣工作年齡人口未來20年將大幅減少約450萬人，每日平均有超過600人退出勞動市場，退休者人數將是新進年輕勞動力的兩倍以上，已成超高齡社會。台灣目前並無類似新加坡「強制再就業義務」的制度，主要透過勞保年金調整、中高齡就業獎勵與彈性工作推動，應對勞動力短缺與社會保險財務壓力。 新加坡提前調高退休與再就業年齡，反映出兩地皆面臨人口老化挑戰。新加坡採行更積極的法定保護與雇主義務模式，台灣則以年金請領年齡與鼓勵繼續就業為主。延伸閱讀：俄「再」宣布恢復圖-160M生產 強調「外觀不變、內部全新」美空軍測試SpaceX重返艙 推進一小時內全球運送關鍵裝備 楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險童振源專論》台星半導體分工：高度互補、局部競爭預期荷包縮水？ 10月消費信心跌至66.27點 買耐久財、置產意願雙雙下滑

Grid constraints are limiting clean energy growth, with China curtailing enough renewable power in the first half of 2026 to supply Mexico for a year.

Three foreigners from Singapore, Taiwan and Myanmar are also wanted by Bukit Aman to assist in the investigation.

Help will also be provided to private home owners wishing to install solar panels on their roofs.

The two countries will also work towards strengthening cooperation between ASEAN and the EU.

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At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that there is “much more” both countries can do …

Singapore earlier issued notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms.

Even as it seeks to capitalise on the data centre boom, SD Guthrie’s core palm oil business faces a more uncertain supply outlook.

Her comments come amid Singapore's widening probe against firms linked to haze.

The move came days after Indonesia's energy minister threatened to review export contracts with countries deemed uncooperative or lacking mutual respect.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s government faces a legal challenge from media groups over a privacy law they fear could hinder investigations and expose confidential sources.

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Singapore last hosted the AMAF meetings in 2016.

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The government will also look to develop a one-stop digital portal to encourage owners of landed homes to install solar panels.

AI-related changes, platform work and green jobs are some key areas the ASEAN Labour Statistics Office will study.

In its advisory on Monday evening, the National Environment Agency said that prevailing winds and showers are expected over Singapore on Tuesday.

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NEA said the PSI for Oct 27 is forecast to be in the 60-90 range.

Recent online vitriol against the Indian community shows that Singapore must stay realistic despite decades of progress, says the former senior minister.

Capacity in architectural conservation and engineering is stretched, and that can impact the quality of heritage studies, say Kevin Tan and Yeo Kang Shua from the International Council on Monuments and Sites …

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She plans to make a full recovery and return to the court.

This is Merz's first visit to Singapore.

He was caught later that day.

He stressed that Indonesia's commitment to respecting international agreements should not be doubted.

The party added that it has tracked the issue of gas supplies to Singapore from Indonesia through its work in parliament.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Singapore, Japan and South Korea, while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travels to China.

A 48-year-old 7-Eleven assistant store manager in Bangkok has gone viral for his ability to communicate in seven languages, drawing attention to how he uses his multilingual skills to welcome and assist …

A Singaporean woman pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring with a friend and the friend’s boyfriend to abuse four-year-old Megan Khung, and helping to dispose of the child’s body after she died …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The import of live pigs from Sarawak to Selangor since July 2025 has been carried out with...

Singapore will also be looking at low-carbon energy options such as geothermal and nuclear energy.