Singapore will stay open to the world, continue to welcome foreign contributions: Health minister


Health Minister Ong Ye Kung during a European Chamber of Commerce dialogue on Aug 20, 2021. - EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore continues to value foreign contributions, and will not change its approach to running the economy, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Aug 20).

This means it still welcomes, facilitates and protects foreign investments. It will also continue to complement its local workforce with foreign talent, and work to fortify and expand its network of free trade agreements, he said.

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