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Labour market

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.

Provide more opportunities for people to succeed through vocational skills, says President Tharman

Turning away from the geopolitics of the day, what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Turning away from the geopolitics of the day, what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Top 300 Singapore employers recognised for helping their staff in career growth

(From left) Singapore National Employers Federation president Tan Hee Teck, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and Singapore Business Federation vice-chairman Mark Lee launching the Singapore Opportunity Index on Jan 21.
(From left) Singapore National Employers Federation president Tan Hee Teck, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and Singapore Business Federation vice-chairman Mark Lee launching the Singapore Opportunity Index on Jan 21.

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.

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