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Singapore shows upward trend in labour force participation rate in last five years

Published Wed, Nov 30, 2016 · 04:21 AM
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[SINGAPORE] Rising participation of females and a steady number of males in the labour force led to a stable employment rate in Singapore, a report released Wednesday by Manpower Ministry stated, leading to an upward trend in the labour force participation rate (LFPR) in the last five years.

However, unemployment numbers rose and real median income growth moderated in 2016, amid weaker economic environment, the report added.

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