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Singapore’s labour market continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic in Q1 2021 Details Published: 29 April 2021 Notably, total employment has grown for the first time, unemployment rates continue its downward trend and we see retrenchment numbers falling to 2,100 in Q1 2021. Advance estimates on Singapores employment, unemployment and retrenchments noted that for the first time since 4Q 2019, total employment saw modest expansion in 1Q 2021. The number...

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External | what does this mean? This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Blockchain Association Singapore and Elliptic to roll out a Digital Asset Compliance Certification 1 hour ago Source: Blockchain Association Singapore Global FinTech Institute (GFI), Singapore- based global professional credentialing body for FinTech professionals, Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS), th...

Retrenchments in Singapore declined in Q4 2020, following 5 straight quarters of increases Details Published: 17 March 2021 Despite an increase in retrenchments through 2020, after taking into account the increase in workforce size over the years, the incidence of retrenchment remained lower than all the past recessionary years. Singapore saw a decline in retrenchments in Q4 2020, the first decline to be recorded in five quarters. In particular, there were 5,640 re...

Primary 1 registration framework under review to possibly increase Phase 2C places Toggle share menu Advertisement Students attending a class at a primary school. (File photo: TODAY) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: The Primary 1 registration framework is undergoing a review on whether the number of places set aside for students without priority admission can be increased, said Minister for Education Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 3).  Students who do no...

The Straits Times Budget debate: Issues raised by MPs concerning workers, local and foreign Workers in contact-intensive sectors should take the opportunity to deepen their skills in artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0-related solutions.ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG https://str.sg/JVX5 They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read now ...

SINGAPORE: The penalties for motorists who commit offences at crossings or offences that endanger pedestrian safety in Silver Zones will be ...

SINGAPORE - From vulnerable segments of the population to the middle class and women, different groups of Singaporeans have been affected in different ways by the pandemic, and the Government has taken a customised approach to help them, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Friday (Feb 26). There are the broad-based, permanent schemes that provide a safety net for all Singaporeans. On top of these are temporary assistance schemes, such as initiatives like the Solidarity Payments, Tempor...

Singapore News - As Singapore gears up to restructure its economy amid an uncertain global environment, MPs yesterday called for stronger protection and support for local workers to help them navigate shifts taking place in the wake of Covid-19. The first day of debate on the $107 billion... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Published: 25 February 2021 Separately, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo shared updates on Singapores employment trends, as well as expected severity of retrenchment in the coming months. On Wednesday (24 February), Singapore Labour Members of Parliament (Labour MPs) came together to debate the recent Singapore Budget 2021, stressing focus on topics such as the Progressive Wage Model, support for employees in working from home, respecting diversity at the workplace, and more. These are ...