Singapore hub status intact as remote work sees smaller but more HQs

While regional hub model has not lost its relevance, further economic reopening is seen as critical in helping Singapore hold its position

Sharon See

Published Wed, Apr 21, 2021 · 05:50 AM

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WITH the Covid-19 pandemic having brought about a wider acceptance of remote working, Singapore must keep up efforts to remain a vibrant regional hub, observers told The Business Times.

While the regional hub model has not lost its relevance, further economic reopening is critical in helping the Republic maintain its status as one, they said.

Amid the pandemic, working from home was the default for most companies for months. But from April 5, up to 75 per cent of a company's workforce has been allowed to return to the workplace at any one time.

It remains to be seen if remote working persists as a new …