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Singapore turns against the foreigners who helped make it rich

Singapore turns against the foreigners who helped make it rich

The city state’s new immigration rules preference locals for entry-level and mid-career jobs.

It is employment-pass renewal season in Singapore, and the new regime is dominating the conversation at after-work cocktails on Fridays.

From September, overseas employees on a work visa will need to fulfil the city-state’s new points-based system, and earn a minimum salary threshold to stay in their jobs.

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