Employment growth faster than expected in Q3
More people in Singapore are having jobs, as employment growth was faster than expected in the third quarter of the year. Analysts attribute the surge to a pick-up in the global economy. Other factors include rapid digitalisation and rising demand for healthcare services supporting the country’s ageing population. Looking ahead, employment growth is expected to remain positive but uneven across sectors. Beatrice Yap reports.
More people in Singapore are having jobs, as employment growth was faster than expected in the third quarter of the year. Analysts attribute the surge to a pick-up in the global economy. Other factors include rapid digitalisation and rising demand for healthcare services supporting the country’s ageing population. Looking ahead, employment growth is expected to remain positive but uneven across sectors. Beatrice Yap reports.
 
                     
                     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
