Singapore’s National Wages Council recommends 6% to 8% pay rises for lower-wage workers

The Straits Times reports that Singapore’s National Wages Council recommended pay rises of 6% to 8%, or at least $120, for workers earning up to $2,800 a month. A new category calls for poorly performing, unprofitable firms to provide at least $120. The guidelines, proposed for December 2026 through November 2027, are not compulsory. The council also urged employers to expand AI-related training and redesign jobs.