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Work visa scheme for foreign entrepreneurs enhanced

Aim is to attract global startup talent; new assessment criteria include business network and key achievements

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Published Wed, Aug 2, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE EntrePass scheme - a work visa for foreign entrepreneurs keen to start a business in Singapore in areas such as deep technology - will be enhanced to attract global startup talent.

    This was jointly announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Spring Singapore and Startup SG on Wednesday.

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