Singapore faces talent crunch as tech giants scale up


Singapore is aiming to become a regional tech hub but faces a severe talent crunch as more firms move in. - ST

SINGAPORE (Reuters): At least three recruiters approach Singapore-based software engineer Xiao Yuguang every day with job offers.

Demand for Xiao's skills has soared since he graduated in 2014 with a computer engineering degree but now he just ignores the offers, having recently joined TikTok owner Bytedance after several years with Southeast Asia's Grab.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , talent crunch , tech companies , expand

Next In Aseanplus News

Indonesia bans social media use for under-16s as PP Tunas takes effect
New Opposition Leader from PAS to be confirmed by June, says Takiyuddin
Oil prices rise at the weekend and made weekly gains, as traders doubt prospects of ceasefire in Iran war
Japan firm launches orange-flavoured juice without oranges amid rising costs
Mongolia's Parliament approves Prime Minister's resignation
Couple jailed 12 months for lewd act at cemetery, appeal against sentence
Govt can still absorb RON95 subsidy costs for now, says Finance Ministry political secretary
Fisherfolk skip fishing, join strike over rising fuel prices in Philippines
Hajiji: Sabah’s sovereignty must never be questioned
The past is present in China's nostalgia marketing

Others Also Read