Singapore’s airport industry is attracting local job seekers, but filling frontline positions remains a challenge. A report published by The Straits Times on 6 November 2026 revealed that nearly 600 job seekers applied for baggage-handling roles through recruitment platform FastJobs. Around s...
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Workplace safety is receiving renewed attention in Singapore following a series of fatal incidents involving construction and transportation workers. On 5 October 2026, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) urged companies in the construction and transportation and storage sectors to conduct a voluntary s...
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Singapore is taking another step towards improving wages for lower-paid workers. On 19 October 2026, the Government accepted the National Wages Council (NWC) Guidelines for 2026/2027, which recommend higher wage increases for eligible lower-wage employees. The guidelines cover the period from 1 Dec...
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Singapore’s employment market recorded stronger growth in the third quarter of 2026, adding 27,700 jobs between July and September. According to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) advance labour market release on 30 October 2026, employment growth accelerated compared with the previous qu...
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When people think about jobs in Singapore, they often picture banking, logistics, hospitality, or manufacturing. But another industry is developing behind the scenes: the space sector. On October 7, 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry addressed questions in Parliament ab...
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Singapore’s employment landscape is facing another significant development as video game publisher Ubisoft plans to eliminate 70 positions at its Singapore studio. The announcement was reported on October 15, 2026, following the company’s decision to reduce its workforce as part of a wi...
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Singapore’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is creating a new challenge for the automotive industry: finding enough workers with the skills to maintain and repair electric cars. On 6 October 2026, a report highlighted the shortage of EV servicing experience among Singapore’s profe...
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Electricians, construction workers, technicians, and other skilled tradespeople perform work that Singapore depends on every day. Yet many skilled trades face an ongoing challenge: How do you attract, develop, and retain the next generation of workers? Singapore is now putting greater focus o...
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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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