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Added October 1, 2025

11 min 41 sec

The Big Story: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent

The Big Story: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent

Summary

The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options.

Countries like Canada, the UK, and China are quickly adapting to lure them with faster, flexible visa programs.

The key question: can Singapore turn these strengths into a competitive advantage for attracting global talent, and what would it mean for its economy and innovation?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School and Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS, to find out more.

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