Singapore Proposes Construction Worker Certification Changes
Mr. The announcement was made by Singaporean officials. The policy will initially apply to workers from China and Thailand. Firms will no longer be required to conduct mandatory overseas skill testing before workers enter the country. Singapore will reduce hiring timelines for new foreign construction workers beginning January 20, 2027. The move is intended to create jobs and act as a buffer against external shocks through increased intra-region trade. The move follows discussions regarding intra-region trade potential within ASEAN and South Asia. Businesses in Singapore are expected to adopt more cautious hiring and wage plans according to the latest report from the Manpower Ministry. Manufacturing firms anticipate growth while the services industry remains wary of worsening conditions.
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“Given the strong construction demand in the coming years, it is important that we find ways to facilitate smoother and more expedient inflow of skilled new construction workers and to ensure better job skills fit.”
“Given the strong construction demand in the coming years, it is important that we find ways to facilitate smoother and more expedient inflow of skilled new construction workers”
“Construction firms in Singapore will be able to hire workers about three months faster from next year, as part of efforts to streamline the hiring process.”
“National Development Minister Chi Hong-Tat says this will apply to workers... it is important that we find ways to facilitate smoother and more expedient inflow of skilled new construction workers and to ensure better jobs.”
“expedient inflow of skilled new construction workers and to ensure better jobs.”
“expedient inflow of skilled new construction workers and to ensure better jobs. projects if they adopt a standardized set of building components. This is expected to reduce their costs.”
“construction firms here, how they'll be able to hire workers about three months faster from next year as part of efforts to streamline the hiring process in Singapore.”
“streamline the hiring process in Singapore. permit holders from China and Thailand.”
“construction firms in Singapore being able to hire workers about three months faster from next year. And this is part of efforts to streamline the hiring process.”
“Singapore will shorten hiring times for new foreign construction workers starting with those from China and Thailand. On January 20, 2027, firms will no longer require mandatory overseas skills testing.”
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