Asia Plus Three Economic Growth Slowing
Despite global economic headwinds, Singapore's economic growth is anticipated to continue at a moderate pace rather than a dramatic one. The report compared this growth rate to that of the UAE. No specific percentage figures for the moderation were provided in the broadcast. Total employment for residents and non-residents in Singapore grew by 5,000 during the first quarter. Total employment in Singapore expanded by 5,000 jobs during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Manpower Ministry's Q1 Labour Market Advance report. The report was released as an advanced version of the quarterly Labour Force report. Analysts describe the current labor market as cautious, noting that firms are reducing both hiring and firing considerations. Singapore saw a 6.7% year-on-year increase in resident employment during the first quarter.
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“Our expectation is that it's going to be a more moderate pace of growth rather than anything dramatic. For grade A assets, the fundamentals are clear. It's supported by tight supply, a consistent demand based on what I mentioned earlier, mentioned earlier as well as Singapore's role as regional pace, a stable one that”
“from lower output in the petroleum and petrochemical segments due to disruption. economist and head of OCBC Group Research, she says the first quarter GDP growth will likely be revised upwards from the advanced estimate of 4.6% to 5.2% as the manufacturing sector growth is likely to be higher. But the OCBC economists also pointed out that the prolonged US-Iran War is beginning to take a toll on real economic activities.”
“Chancen und Faltstrecke der Dividendensaison. Früher ist Zahltag an der Börse. Versammlungssaison.”
“Total employment grew by 5,000 in the first quarter for residents and non-residents. This was higher than the 2,300 increase in the same period last year. But it was down from the 17,700 increase in the last quarter.”
“Unemployment grew by 5,000 in the first quarter for residents and non-residents. This was higher than the 2,300 increase in the same period last year.”
“Singapore's employment growth slowly It expanded by 5,000 more than twice, the increase last year, but down from the previous quarters, 17,700.”
“Singapore's total employment growth moderated in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter. By the Ministry of Manpower said the labour market remained resilient as employment grew for the 18th consecutive quarter.”
“Total employment grew by 5,000 in the first quarter. ... the labour market remained resilient as employment grew for the 18th consecutive quarter.”
“Total employment grew by 5,000 in the first quarter. quarter of 2025. Resident employment growth was concentrated in the transportation and storage sector, while non-resident employment growth continued to be driven by the construction sector”
“Singapore's total employment growth moderated in the first quarter of 2026 compared with 17,700 increase in the last quarter of 2025.”
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