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According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Singapore ranks 34th out of 147 countries, dropping four places from last year. However, it remains the happiest country in Southeast Asia, while Taiwan surpasses it as the happiest in Asia.

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has updated work permit policies by removing the maximum employment duration and raising the work age limit to 63. The government has also expanded the list of non-traditional source countries and broadened job roles to include chefs and heavy vehicle drivers. Additionally, adjustments to the S Pass salary threshold and foreign worker levy aim to optimize workforce distribution.

Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) is the bedrock of the nation's social security system. From January 2025, the CPF Board will roll out eight key policy changes to help members grow their savings and better meet their retirement, housing, and healthcare needs.

Singapore Budget 2025 introduces several key measures that will affect both employees and businesses. These initiatives aim to reduce business costs, enhance workforce skills, and foster economic growth. 

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore has recently been sending reminder emails to company officers (such as directors, secretaries, and CEOs) using the email addresses registered with ACRA. These reminders are related to important updates regarding changes to their residential addresses on file with ACRA.

Recently, the Personal Data Protection Commission (the “PDPC”) of Singapore is sending reminder emails to all companies registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (the “ACRA”) in Singapore.