askST: Is there a quota on university places for polytechnic graduates?
SINGAPORE – In this first of the askST series on university education, senior education correspondent Sandra Davie of The Straits Times responds to questions on university places for this year and the chances of polytechnic graduates getting into university Q: My son was supposed to go to Australia to study, but we decided against it... » read more
Migrant study finds link between pay and protections
SINGAPORE – Migrant workers here have more rights and access to social services, such as healthcare, than in places like Thailand and Kuwait, where the workers are largely employed in low-skilled jobs. However, these rights and protections are less comprehensive when compared with places like New Zealand and Hong Kong, which have supposedly higher skill... » read more