Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Thu, Sep 14, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • The fall in resident employment is due to  the outflow from the end of seasonal hiring in food and beverage services and retail trade, says MOM.
    • The fall in resident employment is due to the outflow from the end of seasonal hiring in food and beverage services and retail trade, says MOM. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

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