Singaporeans are concerned about job security amid rapid technological change and an increasingly uncertain global environment, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in a video on Wednesday (Feb 11).This is despite Singapore's strong economic and labour market performance last year, he noted. Full-year growth for 2025 came in at 5.0 per cent, with the growth forecast for 2026 recently upgraded to between 2 per cent and 4 per cent.In response to these concerns, the Government will step up support to help them navigate the challenges, with further measures to be unveiled at Budget 2026, said PM Wong. «The Government will do more to support Singaporeans in navigating these changes, and that includes helping you manage job transitions, equipping you with relevant skills to stay competitive, and ensuring that all Singaporeans are able to secure good jobs with rising incomes,» he said. Read more