Retirement Singapore brings forward plan to raise retirement age Workers will have to turn 65 to receive their pension, while facing rising layoffs, weaker job prospects, and age-based bias iStock.com/Dilok Klaisataporn Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 29 October 2026 Singapore will raise its retirement age to 65 and re-employment age to 70 from January 2029, a year early, as it seeks to keep older workers employed. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Retirement Singapore tribunal awards worker damages for forced retirement Retirement Singapore launches pilot schemes to keep seniors active in greying workforce Global Mobility Singapore updates work pass pay requirements, retirement age Discrimination Singapore raises retirement age to tackle ageing workforce