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Commentary: 4,620 retrenchments in Q2 - but that's not the only figure we should watch
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· September 28, 2026
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How quickly displaced workers find another job, and what happens to their earnings afterwards, may offer a fuller picture of Singapore’s labour market adjustment, says NTU’s Chua Yeow Hwee.
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