Loading...

Please wait while we get things ready for you

Lavamgam

The whole news day, read for you in minutes.

Instagram

Product

News
Summaries
Analysis
AI Chat
Newsletter
RSS Feed

Company

About Us
Features
Pricing
Contact Us
Help Center

Legal

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Cookie Policy
Refund Policy
Report Content

Singapore Labour Market Softens as Retrenchments Hit Post-Pandemic High | Lavamgam

World News

Neutral

Singapore Labour Market Softens as Retrenchments Hit Post-Pandemic High

Retrenchments in Singapore rose to 4,620 in Q2 2026, the highest level since Q4 2020, while job vacancies fell to 68,600, signalling a softening labour market. The Ministry of Manpower flagged "signs of softening" despite 19 consecutive quarters of employment growth, with layoffs concentrated in outward-oriented sectors like manufacturing, information and communications, and financial services.