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Labour market

US job growth slows in December, while unemployment rate eases to 4.4%

The closely watched employment report suggested the labour market remained stuck in what economists and policymakers have called a “no hire, no fire” mode.
The closely watched employment report suggested the labour market remained stuck in what economists and policymakers have called a “no hire, no fire” mode.

Buying time: How outsourcing housework became survival strategy for young South Koreans

Domestic labour is increasingly being ordered in hourly increments through smartphone apps in South Korea.
Domestic labour is increasingly being ordered in hourly increments through smartphone apps in South Korea.

How to AI-proof your job

A 2017 study by Harvard economist David Deming showed that social skills have seen the biggest rewards in the labour market over recent years..
A 2017 study by Harvard economist David Deming showed that social skills have seen the biggest rewards in the labour market over recent years..

‘It’s never boring’: More young people in S’pore drawn to skilled trades like farming, plumbing

(Clockwise from left) Farmer Daniel Yap, plumber Geraldine Goh and lift technician Muaaz Samat join a growing number of younger workers turning to traditional skilled trades.
(Clockwise from left) Farmer Daniel Yap, plumber Geraldine Goh and lift technician Muaaz Samat join a growing number of younger workers turning to traditional skilled trades.

As Japan’s labour shortage deepens, businesses fear losing foreign workers

Japan's controversial technical intern training programme has been accused of being a vehicle for getting cheap labour.
Japan's controversial technical intern training programme has been accused of being a vehicle for getting cheap labour.

More flexible foreign manpower policies, enhanced AI adoption on SNEF’s Budget 2026 wish list

SNEF president Tan Hee Teck said the recommendations are focused on helping businesses adapt to a more digital and AI-enabled economy.
SNEF president Tan Hee Teck said the recommendations are focused on helping businesses adapt to a more digital and AI-enabled economy.

S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses: HR firms

Similar to the outlook for 2025, HR firms said companies remain cautious in pay planning due to economic uncertainty.
Similar to the outlook for 2025, HR firms said companies remain cautious in pay planning due to economic uncertainty.

As jobs dry up, China’s migrant workers are returning to their villages and staying put

Significant numbers of unemployed migrant workers are returning to their home towns and remaining there.
Significant numbers of unemployed migrant workers are returning to their home towns and remaining there.

Singapore sees more retrenchments in third quarter as job vacancies continued to drop

The Ministry of Manpower said the percentage of firms planning redundancies, resulting in retrenchments, has risen from 1.9 per cent in June to 2.3 per cent in September.
The Ministry of Manpower said the percentage of firms planning redundancies, resulting in retrenchments, has risen from 1.9 per cent in June to 2.3 per cent in September.

Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: Experts

Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.
Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.