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Job vacancies rose to record high of 92,100 in June: MOM
The ratio of job vacancies to unemployed persons improved to above 1 for the first time since Mar 2019.
September 15, 2021
Labour market
Resident employment levels in 3Q2020 now back to near pre-Covid-19 levels: MOM
The rebound in resident employment was due to strong support measures for local employment, says the ministry.
December 17, 2020
Labour market
Higher unemployment rates in 2019 'not alarming', says Manpower Minister Teo
“The challenge is not primarily the lack of job creation or jobs being created, but possible job-skills mismatches,” says Manpower Minister Josephine Teo.
January 31, 2020
Singapore economy
More job openings than job seekers for 3rd consecutive quarter despite improving labour market: MOM
SINGAPORE (Dec 13): Job vacancies continue to outnumber the number of job seekers even as Singapore’s labour market showed further signs of improvement in 3Q18, finds the latest quarterly employment study by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
December 13, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore’s labour market in ‘healthy’ mode even as 2Q unemployment rate for citizens rise
SINGAPORE (Sept 13): Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in the second quarter ended June, reported the Ministry of Manpower in its quarterly Labour Market Report Second Quarter 2018 released on Thursday morning.
September 13, 2018
Careers & Training
Singapore employment doubled in 2017 as foreign hires continue decline: MOM
SINGAPORE (Mar 15): In line with the pickup in economic activity, Singapore’s local labour market showed marked improvement over 2017, with growth in local employment and a decline in the annual unemployment rate when compared to a year ago.
March 15, 2018