Next year, Singapore’s lower-wage workers could be taking home a little more. The National Wages Council is recommending a pay rise of up to 7.5%.

But how much difference will it really make? 

And can businesses keep up amid a slowing global economy?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Ong Ee Cheng, senior lecturer at the department of economics at the National University of Singapore, to find out more. 

Next year, Singapore&rsquo;s lower-wage workers could be taking home a little more. The National Wages Council is recommending a pay rise of up to 7.5%.
But how much difference will it really make?&nbsp;
And can businesses keep up amid a slowing global economy?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Ong Ee Cheng, senior lecturer at the department of economics at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.