New work pass to woo top global tech minds – benefits, challenges for local talent | THE BIG STORY

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A new work pass will be launched next year for top-tier foreign professionals and experts looking to start businesses, lead corporate teams or teach here, in a bid to woo these people to Singapore and develop its high-potential tech ecosystem. OCBC Bank's chief economist Selena Ling gives her take on Singapore's strategy to grow its tech sector, as well as the implications this pass will have for local hiring. Read the story: https://str.sg/JLh9

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