Singapore jobs

Redas, NUS tie up to offer trainee, internship programme for real estate talent pipeline

It will provide students with exposure to real estate careers in both the public and private sectors

Budget 2026 is an estimated S$154.7 billion fiscal plan with an S$8.5 billion surplus, or about 1% of GDP.
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An in-depth look at 5 of Singapore’s post-election Budgets

Budget 2026 follows the first general election helmed by Singapore’s fourth-generation leadership. How does it compare with other Budgets at the start of a government term?

SME leaders note that clearer carbon tax guidance and the ability to pay for AI tools on a fractional basis could help businesses manage costs.

SMEs ‘screaming for help’, panellists say, as they urge Budget support on costs and overseas push

Enhanced internationalisation schemes, greater access to government financing facilities among measures that could make a difference

Deeper automation and AI deployment could mean fewer workers are needed in some firms, particularly at the entry level.

ESR’s push for AI welcomed by observers, but they say it could put the heat on fresh grads

Market watchers, reacting to the ideas the Economic Strategic Review panels have put forward, say the heavier use of artificial intelligence must be managed

The ESR committees focus on global competitiveness, technology, economic restructuring, among others
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Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?

These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August

Annual reviews remain the most common trigger for pay rises but yield the smallest increases, Macdonald & Company has found.

Singapore real estate pay gains beat US, Europe with 14% jump: report

Switching employers nets a 32% salary hike in the city-state, compared with 7% for those who stay put

With AI reshaping employment and the labour market in constant flux, jobs that stand out include technical and strategic roles, and those requiring human judgment and connection.

Teachers, AI roles among Singapore’s fastest-growing jobs in 2026: LinkedIn

Technical and strategic roles alongside those requiring human judgement and connection are on the rise

Staying but not out of love, Singapore workers are biding their time for the right opportunity to move, said employment experts.

Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: experts

Employers, on the other hand, believe they are rocking away on employee expectations

Workers' appetite for job-switching has fallen to 31% this year from 34% in 2024, a Randstad study shows.
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Too afraid to quit? Welcome to job hugging

Amid economic uncertainty, employees are staying put for stability and security. What does this mean for employers?