Glossary entries beginning with E

A scheme supporting the development and adoption of electronic-business capabilities in industry.

A former IDA annual public-education campaign promoting digital participation and the benefits of an e-lifestyle through community activities.

An enterprise electronic human-resource environment for managing personnel information and workflows.

An NEA fund supporting energy-efficiency assessments, monitoring systems and equipment upgrades.

An NTUC institution providing career guidance, job matching, employability programmes and workforce-development support.

Singapore's principal labour law establishing basic employment rights and obligations, including salary, hours, leave and termination requirements.

A role providing high-level administrative, scheduling and coordination support to an executive.

A payment an employer may owe an eligible older employee when it cannot offer the employee re-employment.

An ASEAN-led leaders' forum for strategic, political and economic dialogue among major Indo-Pacific countries.

An enterprise support environment intended to detect issues early and provide proactive operational assistance.

A standard time used by several countries in eastern Africa, at UTC+3.

A function combining stakeholder or employee engagement with organisational service and process improvement.

The committee that reviews Singapore's electoral divisions and recommends their names and boundaries before a general election.

A unit applying behavioural-science and psychological-care expertise to emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

A committee established to study economic issues and recommend policy responses.

A committee that reviews or decides matters relating to authorised posts, staffing establishment or organisational structure.

A hybrid public-private housing type developed and sold by private developers but subject initially to HDB eligibility and ownership rules.

A grant supporting shared electric-vehicle charger installation in eligible non-landed private residences.

The government agency overseeing the development, regulation and quality of Singapore's early-childhood sector.

An expanded event providing participants with information and opportunities relating to careers, education and training.

Guidance helping students understand their interests and strengths and make informed education, training and career choices.

An Edusave award recognising students who consistently demonstrate exemplary character and values.

A neighbourhood health touchpoint offering basic assessments, chronic-condition monitoring, preventive care and follow-up support.

A collaborative procurement approach in which contractors are engaged during the design stage to contribute construction expertise before designs are finalised.

Estimate of a company's taxable profits for a Year of Assessment, generally filed shortly after its financial year end.

A Ministry of Health expert committee that reviews evidence and advises Singapore on national immunisation policy.

Additional childcare leave for eligible working parents of older Singapore Citizen children.

A rail-maintenance arrangement in which service ends earlier or begins later to provide longer engineering hours.

The arrangements used to prepare for emergencies, coordinate crisis response and support recovery.

A coastal expressway connecting Changi and eastern Singapore with the city centre and the Marina area.

The use of digital channels and systems to manage customer relationships, interactions and service history.

Specialised tribunals that hear eligible salary-related and wrongful-dismissal claims between employees and employers.

Town council managing common property and municipal services for the East Coast constituency.

An initiative intended to reduce expenditure, improve efficiency or promote more economical use of resources.

Singapore's economic-development agency, responsible for attracting investment and developing industries and business capabilities.

The investment arm associated with Singapore’s Economic Development Board, investing in companies that support strategic economic growth.

An expanded bilateral agreement providing a framework for closer defence cooperation between participating countries.

Singapore national drug-discovery and development platform translating scientific discoveries into therapeutic candidates.

A grant supporting projects that strengthen business capabilities, innovation or international growth.

A practitioner-led milestone course developing broader urban-governance perspectives among high-performing middle-management officers in the Infrastructure and Environment sector.

A shared platform for ingesting, storing, governing and analysing data across an enterprise.

A digital package containing tender conditions, forms and site information needed for Government Land Sales submissions.

A Health Promotion Board rewards challenge that encourages healthier food, drink and shopping choices.

The daylight-saving time used in the eastern parts of the United States and Canada, at UTC-4.

The use of digital tools, platforms and methods to support teaching, learning and educational administration.

A government scheme that provides education funding, grants and awards for Singaporean students.

An incentive that lowers the upfront cost of registering eligible electric cars and taxis.

A wage offset for employers that hire eligible Singaporean persons with disabilities.

A MINDEF/SAF scheme redeploying NSmen into roles that better use relevant civilian professional skills and experience.

A grant helping eligible businesses adopt energy-efficient equipment and reduce energy use and emissions.