Singapore is bringing forward plans to raise the retirement and re-employment ages to 65 and 70 by 2029. It's part of six recommendations announced by the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment today, including more flexible jobs and financial support for older workers. Daniel Martin discusses further with Hao Shuo, CEO, Singapore National Employers Federation.

Singapore is bringing forward plans to raise the retirement and re-employment ages to 65 and 70 by 2029. It's part of six recommendations announced by the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment today, including more flexible jobs and financial support for older workers. Daniel Martin discusses further with Hao Shuo, CEO, Singapore National Employers Federation.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day &mdash; with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

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The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

#TalkBack: With the retirement age rising, how do we make working longer actually work for seniors, businesses, and younger workers alike?

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

#TalkBack: With the retirement age rising, how do we make working longer actually work for seniors, businesses, and younger workers alike?

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