Singapore aims to fill a shortage of overseas workers within the next few months as it progressively eases border restrictions, according to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Priority will be given to workers in the construction, marine and process sectors, Wong said Wednesday as he addressed issues raised from February’s budget, which was approved by parliament.
The availability of manpower is “a key concern for many businesses,” Wong said. “We should be able to clear the shortages within the next few months.”
As the city-state eases Covid-19 restrictions and activity picks up, business have warned of labour shortages, which is feeding into rising consumer costs.
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