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Fed signal for rate pause takes pressure off hot jobs report
The FOMC has raised rates by 5 percentage points in the past 14 months to curb inflation running more than double their 2% target.
June 01, 2023
Global Economy
Work just doesn't pay for thousands of people in Britain
Those on the edge of the labor market could either fix the problem or make it worse.
March 14, 2023
US Economy
Fed 'hasn't accomplished anything' on labour market, Dudley says
The Fed: Really very sorry that we're causing all the pain for you, but we have to take care of our core problem: inflation
November 07, 2022
Global Economy
Job markets are defying central bankers' efforts to cool demand
It’s unclear, however, if policymakers can achieve their inflation goals without driving up joblessness
October 30, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore wants top foreign talent to avoid being left behind
A points-based system for allowing in expats is set to kick in next year.
August 21, 2022
Labour market
Better GDP numbers belie uneven labour market across industries
Can you expect a pay raise this year, with the economy on the way to recovery? Well, it depends on the industry you work in.
February 14, 2022
Banking & finance
UOB levels up group-wide training programme to enable its employees to master skills in data analytics and project management
"At UOB, we believe that continuous learning is essential for long-term sustainability": UOB deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong
October 27, 2020
Labour market
New PCP launched in Singapore biopharm industry, to benefit 300 over the next year: Manpower Minister Teo
Singapore Manpower Minister Josephine Teo announces a new Professional Conversion Programme for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing professionals and executives.
August 26, 2020
Global Economy
Briefs
Singapore employment suffers deepest quarterly contraction in June, Malaysian ex-PM Najib sentenced to 12 years in prison, and more.
July 30, 2020
Jobs
Singapore businesses avoid massive layoffs, move toward cautious hiring: Aon
Six in ten Singapore businesses say they have moved back to “cautious hiring” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but layoffs were still unavoidable for some, according to a survey by global professional services firm Aon.
July 21, 2020