Singapore's employment growth lowers in Q1
Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in Q1 2024, albeit at a moderated pace relative to previous quarters, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Manpower.
Stay updated with breaking news from Dependency Ratio Ceiling. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in Q1 2024, albeit at a moderated pace relative to previous quarters, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Manpower.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng stressed this while tackling a Parliamentary query on whether the Ministry has reduced the number of EPs or S Passes issued, in lieu of recent fluctuations in the I&C sector.
The Online Citizen Asia Tan See Leng: MOM will not adjust approvals of EPs and S Passes in response to business fluctuations Singapore
The Online Citizen Asia No U-turn on foreign manpower cap policy via M-SEP scheme, says Dr Tan See Leng Labour
He stressed that the M-SEP scheme is not only "highly selective" but also comes with "stringent conditions".