The Singapore government has cut down by nearly half the number of foreign workers and there will be fewer foreign work permits and professional visit passes as well as permanent residents.
A likely verdict of the immigration backlash by Singaporean voters is being felt by foreign workers half a world away – foreign hopefuls ranging from middle-aged professionals to fresh-faced graduates, from technicians and waitresses to construction workers, seeking to land a well-paying job here.
After years of open immigration, tens of thousands are facing unpromising prospects these days. Full story
