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e-Business Industry Development Scheme A scheme supporting the development and adoption of electronic-business capabilities in industry. Finance and Economy View full entry

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

Enterprise/Electronic-HR An enterprise electronic human-resource environment for managing personnel information and workflows. Finance and Economy View full entry

A Latin shortened form meaning for example, used to introduce instances rather than a complete restatement. General View full entry

Exempli gratia A Latin shortened form meaning for example, used to introduce one or more instances rather than a complete restatement. General View full entry

Energy Efficiency Fund An NEA fund supporting energy-efficiency assessments, monitoring systems and equipment upgrades. Environment View full entry

Employment and Employability Institute An NTUC institution providing career guidance, job matching, employability programmes and workforce-development support. Finance and Economy View full entry

Employment Act Singapore's principal labour law establishing basic employment rights and obligations, including salary, hours, leave and termination requirements. Law and Justice View full entry

Executive Assistant A role providing high-level administrative, scheduling and coordination support to an executive. General View full entry

Employment Assistance Payment A payment an employer may owe an eligible older employee when it cannot offer the employee re-employment. Finance and Economy View full entry

East Asia Summit An ASEAN-led leaders' forum for strategic, political and economic dialogue among major Indo-Pacific countries. International View full entry

Enterprise ProActive Support Environment An enterprise support environment intended to detect issues early and provide proactive operational assistance. Digital and Technology Uncertain View full entry

East Africa Time A standard time used by several countries in eastern Africa, at UTC+3. General View full entry

Engagement and Business Excellence A function combining stakeholder or employee engagement with organisational service and process improvement. Finance and Economy View full entry

Electoral Boundaries Review Committee The committee that reviews Singapore's electoral divisions and recommends their names and boundaries before a general election. Cross-government View full entry

Emergency Behavioural Sciences and Care Unit A unit applying behavioural-science and psychological-care expertise to emergency preparedness, response and recovery. General View full entry

Economic Committee A committee established to study economic issues and recommend policy responses. Finance and Economy View full entry

Establishment Committee A committee that reviews or decides matters relating to authorised posts, staffing establishment or organisational structure. Cross-government View full entry

Executive Condominium A hybrid public-private housing type developed and sold by private developers but subject initially to HDB eligibility and ownership rules. Housing and Built Environment View full entry

Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant A grant supporting shared electric-vehicle charger installation in eligible non-landed private residences. Transport View full entry

Early Childhood Development Agency The government agency overseeing the development, regulation and quality of Singapore's early-childhood sector. Education View full entry

Enhanced Career and Education Fair An expanded event providing participants with information and opportunities relating to careers, education and training. Education View full entry

Education and Career Guidance Guidance helping students understand their interests and strengths and make informed education, training and career choices. Education View full entry

Edusave Character Award An Edusave award recognising students who consistently demonstrate exemplary character and values. Education View full entry

Enhanced Community Health Post A neighbourhood health touchpoint offering basic assessments, chronic-condition monitoring, preventive care and follow-up support. Health View full entry

Early Contractor Involvement A collaborative procurement approach in which contractors are engaged during the design stage to contribute construction expertise before designs are finalised. Housing and Built Environment View full entry

Estimated Chargeable Income Estimate of a company's taxable profits for a Year of Assessment, generally filed shortly after its financial year end. Finance and Economy View full entry

Expert Committee on Immunisation A Ministry of Health expert committee that reviews evidence and advises Singapore on national immunisation policy. Health View full entry

Extended Childcare Leave Additional childcare leave for eligible working parents of older Singapore Citizen children. Social and Family Services View full entry

Early Closure Late Opening A rail-maintenance arrangement in which service ends earlier or begins later to provide longer engineering hours. General View full entry