Ministry of Manpower
The Ministry of Manpower is a ministry of the Government of Singapore which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of labour policies related to the workforce in Singapore.
See below for the Latest Ministry of Manpower News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Early layoff notices may speed up job cuts, skip negotiations: Tan See Leng
Early layoff notices may speed up job cuts, skip negotiations: Tan See Leng
Tan noted businesses worry about confidential, market-sensitive info being leaked.
MOM to form Workforce and Skills Singapore in 2026 merger
The new board aims to simplify training and jobs access.
Gov’t to launch ONE Pass AI and Tech track in January 2027
This replaces the existing Tech.Pass scheme.
MOM defends $10b workforce spend as mid-career PMET unemployment holds steady
Long-term unemployment for workers in their 40s and 50s stayed in normal range in 2025 despite tech shifts.
Singapore labour market expands amidst 4.3% retrenchment expectations
Q4 job growth reaches 19,600.
Parliament passes bill providing workplace dispute platform
The bill, which ensures that disputes between workers and employers are tackled fairly, will take effect in end-2027.
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.
MOM appoints operators for two recreation centres
The ministry made the call for proposals in June.
MoM nabs 58 for suspected employment offences
Foreign performing artists did not possess valid work permits, whilst Singapore-residents violated other offences.
Access to global talent needed to grow Singapore’s economy—MOM
The ministry outlined four key enablers to grow the economy.
Tripartite Group to submit platform work proposals by end-2025
It will also work with platform operators to ensure safe, fair payment, and incentives.
Singapore plugs tax, benefit loopholes with tighter foreign hiring rules
The cost of setting up shop would be lower than getting caught for operating illegally.
Employment growth slows in Q1; unemployment rises
Resident employment continued to increase in health and social services and financial services.
MOM outlines three shifts to future-proof Singapore’s workforce
Initiatives include empowering workers, promoting flexible work, and boosting tripartism.
Singapore retains top spot on global workplace safety rankings
Major injury rate hits record low but fatal injuries edge up.
MOM and SSG launch SEEK Pass with Jobstreet to advance career health
SEEK Pass enables job seekers to verify and share their work credentials.
Training participation rate falls 40.7% in 2024
Overall training intensity also dropped from 4.7 to 4.6 days in 2024.
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