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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Big Story: A tighter job market and selective employers. What does this mean for Singapore’s graduates?

from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3

Singapore’s job market is getting tighter, with employers becoming more selective about who they bring on board. Nearly half of companies surveyed plan to keep their headcount unchanged in the fourth quarter, while graduate employment has also softened. Yet Minister Ong Ye Kung says graduates can remain confident that Singapore is still creating jobs. So, what does this changing labour market mean for fresh graduates, and what will it take to stay competitive? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sam Neo, Founder of Stories of Asia to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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