Unemployment rates and retrenchments, meanwhile, remained broadly stable, said the Manpower Ministry in an advance release of its quarterly labour force report. SINGAPORE: Singapore's total employment growth moderated in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, but the labour market remained resilient as employment grew for the 18th consecutive quarter, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Thursday (Apr 30). Employment growth also remained stronger than a year ago , while