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Retrenchments in Singapore inch up in Q3 2026

Employment grew more quickly than in the previous quarter for both residents and non-residents.

Business reorganisation continued to be the main driver of retrenchments, said the Manpower Ministry, with layoffs remaining elevated in selected outward-oriented sectors such as information and communications, financial services and manufacturing.

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