Foreign talent 'can plug gaps in economy'
Iswaran says foreign talent can soothe transitional issues or fill long-term needs in certain sectors
Singapore
SINGAPORE remains open to foreign talent, especially in areas where there is a pressing market need, but it has to strike a fine balance between growing the economy and responding to the population's needs, Minister for Industry S Iswaran said on Thursday.
"So it's about investing in our people ... while also recognising that there are certain gaps in the market - whether it's a transitional issue or something that may be more on a long-term basis - in skill needs," he said.
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