Employment

Singapore’s cautious hiring outlook isn’t about fewer jobs – it’s about different ones

Growth remains firmly on the agenda – the difference lies in how it is structured

Part of the better-than-expected increase in payrolls was because seasonally sensitive industries such as retailers and delivery companies hired fewer holiday workers than usual last year.

US job growth accelerates in January, jobless rate falls to 4.3%

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 jobs last month after a downwardly revised 48,000 rise in December

Engineers working on a rocket engine in Zhejiang. The expected global job deficit in 10 to 15 years' time is not just a development issue, but also an economic and national security challenge, says the writer.
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How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 billion new workers

With only about 400 million jobs expected to be generated, we face a gap of staggering proportions

During the meeting, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised the importance of the spirit of “Indonesia Incorporated” to encourage close collaboration between all sectors in support of the economy.

President Prabowo meets with Indonesia’s top tycoons, asks them to help create jobs

The meeting followed a week of turmoil on the Jakarta stock exchange

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (third from right) during his visit to Thales Solutions Asia, which is one of the host organisations in the GRIT programme.

About 350 trainees placed with over 50 host organisations under graduate traineeship scheme

Placements come amid resilient labour market, with entry-level PMET roles and expected employment on the rise

Private employment rose by 22,000 jobs last month after a downwardly revised 37,000 increase in December.

US private payrolls increase modestly in January

[WASHINGTON] US private payrolls increased less than expected in January, the ADP’s national employment report showed on Wednesday (Feb 4).

To prepare graduates for the AI era, IHLs are said to be working closely with sector agencies and industry partners to keep curriculum relevant.

AI impact on entry-level PMET hiring still uncertain: MOM

Employment rates of fresh graduates remain broadly stable despite some year-to year fluctuations

A new index has identified 300 organisations in Singapore that are most committed to providing career and salary growth.
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Beyond youth and mid-career workers, policymakers are also grappling with mounting labour constraints as Singapore’s population ages.

Budget 2026: Calibrated manpower tweaks likely, not sweeping changes

Calls from business groups must be balanced against longer-term manpower challenges and fiscal constraints, a labour academic says