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Labour market
Singapore unveils long-term work visas to end talent crunch
The new rules will allow foreigners earning a minimum $30,000 per month to secure a five-year work pass.
August 29, 2022
Labour market
Non-resident worker inflows expected to recover: MOM
Job vacancies have increased to a new high of 128,100 during the 1Q2022, according to figures released by the ministry on June 17.
June 17, 2022
Labour market
Singapore's labour market still affected by Covid-19 bug despite recovery in resident employment and incomes
Despite the pickup in employment levels, Singapore’s unemployment rates remained elevated
December 01, 2021
Labour market
Number of jobs in Singapore up by 21% y-o-y in 3Q2021: Michael Page Singapore
Opportunities were seen in: engineering & manufacturing, digital and technology
November 03, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: India's relief package for telco sector is 'game changer' says Singtel's CFO Lang
In other news this week, hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio says ‘cash is trash’ and makes the case for crypto
September 16, 2021
Labour market
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
Singapore's total employment declines in 2Q2021; unemployment rate improves
Total employment for 2Q2021 ended June fell by 15,700, reversing from the increase seen in 1Q2021
July 30, 2021
Labour market
Singapore labour market improves in 1Q21, but unemployment rate still higher than pre-pandemic levels
Singapore’s 1Q2021 total employment grew for the first in four consecutive quarters.
June 17, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's unemployment rate eases to 2.9% in March, but labour market not fully back to pre-pandemic levels: MOM
While unemployment rates have been falling steadily, they are still “elevated compared to pre-Covid-19 levels,” says MOM.
April 28, 2021
Labour market
Nearly half of job vacancies in 2020 were newly created positions: MOM
“The job market has a certain level of efficiency, and we are able to match employers and jobseekers,” says Manpower Minister Teo.
April 09, 2021