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Unemployment rate for Singaporeans fall in April

The unemployment rate among Singaporeans continued to fall in April, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced on Thursday (June 3). “The unemployment situation continues to improve in April 2021,” said MOM in its April report on Singapore’s unemployment. The citizen unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 4.1%, while Singapore’s rate fell from 4% to 3.9%. Overall, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.9%. A total of 92,100 people were unemployed in April, including 82,800 residents, the report said. Resident refers to Singaporeans and permanent residents. The unemployment rate in Singapore last peaked in September 2020 and has been steady or declining month-on-month since then. Personnel Minister Tan Zee Leng

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Asia’s Best Country To Work In

As voted by its labour force, Singapore is the best country to earn a living in Asia. Based on the Global Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum, besides the city’s standard of living, Singapore’s working conditions are the best in the region as employees are deemed to be better taken care of due to effective labour policies and a general employer mind-set that allows for employees to enjoy a balance in life. Post your resume and apply to work in Singapore today. Source: EDB Also see guide to working and living in Singapore.

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