Wage growth slowing despite tight labour market
Wages could rise more sharply in 2016, especially if economic conditions improve and the unemployment rate falls further
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SINGAPORE's labour market remains tight, but wage growth has eased along with the weak economic environment and productivity performance, as well as shifts towards lower-paying jobs and part-time work.
"It is, however, expected to pick up this year, given the tight labour market, although unlikely to exceed the 10-year historical average," the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Tuesday.
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