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Singapore's appeal to tech investors grows with global shift to remote work

Observers point to strong government support, ease of doing business, political stability, and proximity to Asean region as solid pull factors

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Published Thu, Apr 22, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    REMOTE work has brought an interesting shift in the flow of tech talent globally.

    Skilled and entrepreneurial people, particularly those who want to be in the tech scene, are no longer limited to a particular city or region. Singapore's tech ecosystem is thus "in a good position in terms of mindset to take advantage of this," said Tan Yinglan, managing partner of Insignia Ventures Partners.

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