Singapore's unemployment rate up 2% amid softer economy


SINGAPORE: Singapore's employment grew at a moderate pace, while unemployment edged up slightly amid softer economic conditions, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). 

The unemployment rate edged up after trending downwards for the past four quarters, but remained low. 
Layoffs continued to fall for the second consecutive quarter. 

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