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Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.3 percent in the September quarter 2019, the highest since the fourth quarter 2009, from 2.2 percent in the previous three periods, a preliminary estimate showed. The increase in unemployment rates occurred as more workers were retrenched when there were still vacancies available, suggesting some mismatch in the labour market.

Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the June quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous two periods and in line with the preliminary estimate and market expectations, final figure showed. This remained the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017 on the back of rising global economic headwinds, with job vacancies falling for the second straight quarter as hiring sentiments turned cautious.

Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the June quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous two periods, a preliminary estimate showed. It remained the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017, amid rising global uncertainties and ongoing trade tensions.

Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 2.2 percent in the first quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous period's 1-1/2 year-high and in line with the preliminary estimate. Amid a slowdown in the economy, lay-offs rose while job vacancies fell for the first time in two years.

Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the first quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous period, a preliminary estimate showed. It remained the highest jobless rate since the second quarter of 2017, amid signs of external economic headwinds and uncertainties this year.

Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 2.2 percent in the December quarter 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous period and in line with the preliminary estimate, final data showed. It was the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017 on the back of continued expansion in domestic economy. Considering full 2018, unemployment rate inched lower to 2.1 percent from 2.2 percent in 2017.