JOBS AT RISK IF SINGAPORE HUB STATUS FALTERS WARNS ECONOMIST
October 1st, 2017
SINGAPORE is at risk of losing its edge as a regional hub with significant knock-on impacts for employment opportunities, according to leading Singapore economist Manu Bhaskaran.
The Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Asia Advisors, Mr Bhaskaran said there was increasing competition in key areas such as aviation and financial services, which he said were showing early signs of potential problems.
“The regional hub – comprising aviation, port, financial services, business headquarters, etc - is a major employer in Singapore so if Singapore loses ...
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