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Downturn strikes swift blow to startup employees

Database started on April 1 shows 800 jobseekers from the startup scene, but just 344 listed openings

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Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong

Published Sun, Apr 19, 2020 · 09:50 PM
    Job functions startups are hiring for
    Startup job functions hit with layoffs

    Singapore

    THE startup scene is feeling the heat of the economic downturn as companies cut staff in an urgent bid to reduce cash burn.

    A layoffs database started by venture capital (VC) firms in South-east Asia has swelled to about 800 people seeking new jobs over the span of just two and a half weeks.

    StartupsTech layoffsTech talentCovid-19

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