Foreign talent 'can plug gaps in economy'

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.