Singapore makes life tougher for global talent

Local priority: People talk along the bay during the evening in Singapore. Employment growth for residents in the first quarter of 2024 was higher than in previous quarters. — AP

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 fulfill the city-state’s new points-based system, and earn a minimum salary threshold to stay in their jobs.