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Labour market 'turned the corner' in Q4 2020, but risks remain

Manpower Minister says priority this year will focus more on helping people find roles that are a good fit

Janice Heng
Published Tue, Mar 16, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    UPDATED figures confirm that the labour market "turned the corner" in the fourth quarter of 2020, though risk factors remain, said Manpower Minister Josephine Teo at Tuesday's release of the Labour Market Report.

    These risks include the lack of a major reopening of borders, the tapering off of support, and mismatch between job seekers and employers.

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