Diverging virus strategies may give S'pore advantage over HK

Opening borders to foreign talent would boost Republic's appeal as alternative base for firms: Experts

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Singapore's plan to live with the Covid-19 pandemic will be closely watched in the coming weeks.

Economists say that if the Republic's healthcare system is able to cope with the rising number of Covid-19 infections, the next move will be opening up borders to foreign talent.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 14, 2021, with the headline Diverging virus strategies may give S'pore advantage over HK. Subscribe