Singapore manpower
May Day Rally: Singapore must ‘ready ourselves to succeed’ amid AI disruption, says PM Wong
Not every job can be saved, but new and better ones can be created, he adds
May Day Rally: NTUC to commit S$37 million in 2026 to help workers with everyday needs
The amount will go to funds for childcare and eldercare support, among others, says labour chief Ng Chee Meng
Tripartite partners pledge to guide workers, firms through AI’s challenges, opportunities
The 3 partners also announce formation of Tripartite Jobs Council to support workers and enterprises in an AI-driven economy
Singapore forms Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers and businesses navigate AI disruption
It will coordinate upskilling efforts, enterprise AI adoption and transition support across worker segments
Singapore’s employment growth moderates in Q1 on seasonal factors, but labour market stays resilient
Unemployment rates and retrenchment figures stay broadly similar
DBS, OCBC, UOB shed nearly 3,000 jobs in 2025 amid restructuring, productivity push
Combined, the three lenders employed 104,266 people at end-2025, down 2.6% from the year before
Business & administration graduates form largest share of overqualified workers: MOM
This is due to high intake for such courses, says the ministry in a new study
More workers in Singapore opt for jobs for which they are overqualified: MOM, NTUC studies
Workers take up jobs that do not fully use their qualifications for reasons such as stability, flexible hours
Retailers go live as industry body, TikTok Shop, WSG launch training push
Singapore Retailers Association president Ernie Koh says government funding will subsidise course fees
Singapore firms more selective in hiring as Iran war adds to cost pressures
Recruitment remains steady for now, but recruiters say roles are taking longer to fill
