Recovery in labour market last year sees fewer layoffs; lower unemployment towards year end

The annual average unemployment rate for 2017 for Singaporeans was 3.3 per cent, higher than the average of 3.1 per cent in 2016.
The annual average unemployment rate for 2017 for Singaporeans was 3.3 per cent, higher than the average of 3.1 per cent in 2016.PHOTO: ST FILE