The decline is seen across Asia, including economies in Asean, India, Taiwan and South Korea. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance. The financial services ...

Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance. The financial services ...

cannot be overridden by a choice of law clause in an employment agreement. This can create confusion and legal risk where there are performance and conduct issues during the period of internal ...

The city-state's strong economic performance and positive business sentiment supported the labor market expansion, the ministry said. Unemployment remained low and stable in December, with the overall ...

Knowing your rights helps you protect your interests and make better decisions. This guide covers the key things you need to know about employment in Singapore. Key elements of an employment contract ...

In 2021 and 2022, the Senior Employment Credit (SEC) provided wage offset to employers that hired senior Singapore workers aged 55 and above, and earned up to $4,000. The SEC was extended during ...

Each year, an average of 2,680 non-resident employees face retrenchment in Singapore. But how is the Ministry of Manpower ... The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices ...

One of the most significant changes coming into effect is the removal of employment duration limits for Work Permit holders. Effective July 1, 2025, Singapore will abolish the maximum employment ...

iStock Agriculture and allied activities such as animal husbandry form the backbone of India's rural economy, providing employment to over 700 million people. NEW DELHI: The US is pushing India to ...

Foreigners holding work permits can stay employed in Singapore for longer as the city-state scraps employment period limit amid major changes to its foreign workforce policies. The cap, which ranges ...

Singaporeans are not having enough children of their own, and the resident workforce is already at full employment, and ageing, he said. Singapore needs new citizens to top up its numbers and to ...