# Laid Off Just Seven Months In? Even Experienced Professionals in Singapore Aren’t Safe

https://mins.news/en/video/48124

- Lianhe Zaobao, 2026-09-07 09:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQRVBGejyA4

> The latest data shows that professionals and managers have Singapore’s highest retrenchment rates. The Government Technology Agency plans to phase out 7% to 9% of its workforce over two years, while Lazada has announced cuts affecting 5% of its Southeast Asian staff. The podcast discusses coping with job loss, emergency savings and skills less vulnerable to AI.