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Labour market

Dear graduates, education rewards individual brilliance – but fit is key to work success

Ultimately, fit is about creating conditions where competence and character reinforce each other, says the writer.
Ultimately, fit is about creating conditions where competence and character reinforce each other, says the writer.

US broadcaster CBS News to lay off 6% of workforce, source says

CBS News will lay off about 6 per cent of its workforce as its new editor seeks to revamp the newsroom.
CBS News will lay off about 6 per cent of its workforce as its new editor seeks to revamp the newsroom.

Singapore labour market expanded in 2025, but retrenchments ticked up in Q4: MOM

The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.
The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.

Creating jobs for Africa’s youth is ‘global common good’, says President Tharman

Succeeding in this large-scale job creation will not just benefit Africa but also the rest of the world, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Succeeding in this large-scale job creation will not just benefit Africa but also the rest of the world, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Deliveroo’s exit a reality check for Singapore’s convenience economy

For nearly a decade, food delivery was remarkably cheap.
For nearly a decade, food delivery was remarkably cheap.

Britain’s unemployment rate rises to five-year high of 5.2%

Britain’s labour market continues to weaken, signalling a cut in interest rates in March 2026.
Britain’s labour market continues to weaken, signalling a cut in interest rates in March 2026.

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

Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.
Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.

Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers

Migrant workers from India sew tulle fabric at a textile factory in the town of Balashikha outside Moscow on Jan 20.
Migrant workers from India sew tulle fabric at a textile factory in the town of Balashikha outside Moscow on Jan 20.

Higher costs for Singapore manufacturers in 2025 despite some relief in labour expenses

The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.
The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.

Cambodia scam crackdown sheds light on Indonesia’s employment gaps

People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.
People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.

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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.