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Singapore and East Timor sign labor pact to address worker shortages

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Singapore is establishing a labor pact with East Timor, aiming to address its own manpower shortages while providing opportunities for East Timor's young population. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that Singapore will open its construction, marine shipyard, and process sectors, along with select manufacturing and services roles, to East Timorese workers starting next year. This initiative is seen as a strategic move to gain an early advantage in a developing ASEAN market, though significant economic benefits are anticipated to materialize over several years. AI

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Singapore and East Timor sign labor pact to address worker shortages

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kolette Lim ·

    Singapore bets on ‘early-mover’ edge in labour pact with East Timor

    Singapore’s decision to open more labour channels to workers from East Timor could give the city state an “early-mover” edge in an emerging Asean market, though the economic gains are expected to take years. Analysts also say both countries, whose leaders met last week in the cap…

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