SINGAPORE: The overall seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Singapore rose from 1.8 per cent in December 2013 to 2.0 per cent in March 2014, says the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
It said this could reflect increased job search activity as more residents, especially the less educated, were encouraged to enter the labour force, given more job openings and an increase in wages, with the tightening of foreign manpower controls.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
