Accra: Singapores total employment rose by 8,400 in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released today by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), reflecting stronger hiring compared to the previous quarter, but a decline on a year-on-year basis.

According to Nam News Network, the increase was driven by gains in both resident and non-resident employment. Resident employment expanded further in sectors such as financial services and health and social services, while outward-oriented industries like professional services and information and communications continued to see job losses.

Non-resident employment growth was entirely attributed to work permit holders, particularly in the construction sector, the MOM said.