Singapore's manufacturing sector has started October with a strong signal. Factory activity expanded for the 14th consecutive month in September 2026, with Singapore's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.7 — up from 51.5 in August and the highest reading since October 2018. For wor...
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For taxi drivers and private-hire vehicle (PHV) drivers in Singapore, a new career pathway has opened. Starting 1 October 2026, eligible taxi and private-hire drivers can sign up for a new programme that allows them to transition into bus-driving careers — building new skills while preparing...
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Finding a job in Singapore can be an important opportunity for workers — but job seekers should also understand the risks surrounding illegal employment arrangements. In September 2026, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) arrested four people in a case involving suspected employment-relate...
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For a delivery rider, the hardest part of a delivery is not always the journey. Sometimes, the biggest challenge starts after arriving at the destination. Finding somewhere to park, entering a condominium, locating the correct block, and waiting for a customer can add significant time to a single...
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Singapore is introducing stronger protection for workers exposed to heat — and the changes will directly affect many people working outdoors. From 1 December 2026, four measures that were previously recommended under Singapore's Heat Stress Management Framework will become mandatory for emplo...
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Losing a job can feel like the end of a career. But in Singapore's changing labour market, retrenchment increasingly means something else: a transition to a different role or industry. New Ministry of Manpower data shows that workers retrenched from Singapore's e-commerce and tech-enabled sectors...
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For many jobseekers, one of the most frustrating parts of looking for work is seeing an "entry-level" position that still asks for one, two, or even three years of experience. So what does "entry-level" actually mean in Singapore? New data from the Ministry of Manpower provides an interesting answ...
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When people think about manufacturing, they may still imagine factory floors, repetitive manual work, and traditional production lines. But Singapore's manufacturing industry is changing rapidly. Today, factories are becoming more automated, connected, and technology-driven. Workers are increasing...
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For decades, Singapore's workforce has often placed a strong emphasis on academic qualifications and white-collar careers. But that mindset may be changing. A recent Business Times feature highlighted a growing interest among some younger Singaporeans in blue-collar and technical careers — c...
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For years, one question has dominated conversations about artificial intelligence: Will AI take our jobs? Singapore's latest research provides a more complicated — and potentially more encouraging — answer. A new study published by Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)...
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