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Singapore Launches Jobseeker Scheme Amid Tariff Uncertainty

5/28/2025

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In Singapore, workers face uncertainty as their job security hinges on employer profits, threatened by potential US tariffs that could dampen export demand. To combat this risk, the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce is stepping in, launching initiatives like the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Scheme, which provides financial support and training to help workers navigate job transitions.

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Story summary

In Singapore, workers face uncertainty as their job security hinges on employer profits, threatened by potential US tariffs that could dampen export demand. To combat this risk, the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce is stepping in, launching initiatives like the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Scheme, which provides financial support and training to help workers navigate job transitions.