Ever since the implementation of the foreign talent policy in 1997, foreigners are allowed to migrate to Singapore to work. There are different opinions about foreign talents in Singapore. Some Singaporeans welcome their presence while others do not. Foreigners in Singapore can be divided into 3 categories -- investors, expatriates and workers. Singaporeans are generally receptive to investors bringing funds and creating job opportunities in Singapore. They help to stimulate our economy and improve our standard of living. However with their strong buying power Singapore becomes an expensive city to live in. Most Singaporeans are unhappy about the expatriates in Singapore. They claim that foreigners were taking away their job opportunities. …show more content…
More industries in Singapore will be developed, grow and offer greater job opportunities for the locals, for example aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical research & development and digital media. Without this group of highly-skilled foreign talents, creating new economic sectors and state of art, technology advancement may be more challenging and less smooth sailing. A direct impact is that investors may not be attracted to invest in Singapore due to a lack of skilful work force and so, lesser jobs for the …show more content…
The level of cleanliness and social behaviour are different. Some foreigners are loud and rowdy at public places. They crowd in public transport, places of interest and even at roadsides drinking alcoholic beverages. Some of them fight and cause disturbance to the public when they gather. Crime rate has increased too. Safety and security issues in Singapore are in a bigger threat. Their presence also pushes up the price of living in Singapore due to the rising demand and limited supply. These are some common reasons why many Singaporeans want the foreign talent policy to be
... middle of paper ... ... Based only on this shared identity, if one day the Singaporean economy slows down its rapid development it is all but normal for Singaporeans to leave for a greener pasture. The authentic identity of a place and of the nation in fact should be the identity that grows bottom up with contribution from every normal citizen.
Confederation College can also train the people but that will include a lot of cost initially and it will be better to match Singaporean HR style with the existing HR style over time and slowly. Social and cultural factors Crime rate Singapore has the second lowest murder rate in the world. The security of personal belongings while traveling, the rate of snatching and pick pocketing is reducing every year in Singapore. According to a report by BBC in 2011, for 80 days there was no record of pick pocketing and snatching in Singapore (BBC, 2013).
Countries and regions on a global scale have been eager to draw highly skilled immigrants because of their proficiency in promoting innovation and boosting economic growth. And there is this constant competition between countries contending to get the best talented prospects to improve their global competitiveness. The development of Silicon Valley is a prime example of how immigrants can have a positive impact on society. By attracting the most talented and educated immigrants, Silicon Valley
Comparative advantage means that an industry, firm, country or individual are able to produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than others which are also producing the same goods and services. Also, in order to be profitable, the number in exports must be higher than the number in import. From the diagram we seen above, Singapore is seen to have a comparative advantage in some services. The services are Transport, Financial, business management, maintenance & Repair and Advertising & Market Research, etc. These export services to other countries improve the balance of payment. On the other side, Singapore is seen to have a comparative disadvantage in some services. The services are Travel, Telecommunications, Computer & Information,
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From Chan’s satirical comic panel of “Singapore Story” (annex A), Liew depicts interviewer Wang Sha Sha and curator Ye Man Fong engaged in dialogue over Singapore’s history. While Wang is skeptical of “British imperialistic colonialism(‘s) “influence on Singapore, the pro-government Ye reassures him of the vital role which the British played in creating Singapore’s free port, enabling the inflow of immigrants from multiple backgrounds, building the foundation which ultimately led to Singapore’s unique multiculturalism. Through examining “Singapore Story” through the lens of Thongchai, I find that the Republic’s former colonial masters have played Thongchai’s envisioned “genealogical ancestors of nationalism” in Singapore’s context, essentially creating the groundwork for post-independent Singapore government to incorporate multiculturalism into the core identity of Singapore’s nation. By weaving the transformative narrative of Singapore in the comic strip, Liew demonstrates his art work’s nationalistic
International businesses are also finding new ways of increasing diversity abroad. Instead of using expatriate employees as management, they are starting to hire locals. Companies that operate abroad are realizing that using expatriate employees is not a permanent solution. They are often expensive, and are not capable of translating their skills into the new environment. In a company that operates globally, it is important that the company knows how to relate to the local markets, and a great way to do this is by hiring local talent. Hiring locally is cheaper, there is not a language barrier, and they are accustomed to the business environment in the area(5). They can also help the business by providing a new perspective into international markets, and offer ways that the company can improve their diversity abroa...
The education department and institutions carry out their activities under the supervision of the Ministry of education of Singapore which make policies for the betterment of their people and society in regard of the education. The government has given authority to the Ministery of education to take care of the education sector. The government controls the overall educational setup. Subsidies are provided to different secondary educational institutions working under the government. The government supports the education system. It pays more attention towards all sectors of education according to their requirement. The dropout rate in the education system is high. The government offers scholarships for international students and allocated a
High turnover rate of expatriate: expatriate managers are frustrated with the performance and practices of local employees. And they do not have enough international experience and cross-cultural communication and sensitivity training.
In conclusion, all these three aspects: hurt the opportunity of the native, imposes a heavy financial burden, lead the increase of crime rate have apparently figured that the immigration has an adverse impact on the host country, and the natives. Even though the migrants who come from various countries may develop the cultural diversity, it will also decrease the trust between people. Therefore, I recommend the government of the host country should prevent the increasing of immigrants in order to solve the problem of
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This will then in turn encourage us to consider beyond ourselves and look at the different players in the society. In this instance, we often are over focused on hiring foreign expatriates into the country, thinking that they will give us a fresher perspective of the world and something new for us to look at and explore. The hiring of the expatriates simply because they are foreign trained as mentioned is worrying as it creates a weird internalization of colonial legacy that persist in the minds of some individuals today” and promoting the idea that locals are somehow inferior as compared to our foreign counterparts, such overemphasis on diversity thus does not help to create an inclusive and well-integrated
Singapore is one of the most beautiful, fastest growing countries in the world and has many attractions for all ages, which makes it a perfect place for a family getaway or a honeymoon. With a motto like “onward Singapore” it’s hard to not to look at the innovations and ingenuity that Singapore has set forth. With many attractions one can keep themselves busy for a long time; with activities that range from viewing the city skyline to catching up on Singapore’s rich history, there is so much to do and so little time. With the abundance of activities and places to visit, the eccentric Singapore has more to offer other then the cultural and heritage aspect, it also has arts, entertainments, nightlife, nature, wildlife, sports, and leisurely cruises of the scenic Singapore. With Singapore’s rich history, fun attractions for all ages, and cultural and heritage aspect, it makes it a must-go destination when traveling around the world.
...ll as private sectors have gone international with new ventures outside the country. These companies are generating revenue, though modest compared to their overall sales revenue, by deputing their expert personnel outside.
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