Singapore

SINGAPORE'S toughened criteria towards foreign work pass holders could put the city-state's tech talent pool under further strain and temporarily dampen expansion plans for some in the industry, but observers reckon this is the right step in easing concerns among Singaporeans.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore will tighten its criteria for those entering the city-state on Employment Passes (EPs) and S Passes, amid growing resentment towards foreign work pass holders.