Steps to ensure Singapore’s economy continues humming

Even as Singapore is poised to grow its workforce and productivity, concerns inevitably emerge about who is left behind. PHOTO: ST FILE
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A wide range of productivity and workforce measures has been taken or mooted for Singapore to adequately address the complex challenges it faces.

Several measures are already in place or set to kick in, with the overarching goal of spurring more Singapore workers to join the workforce and stay in it for longer.

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