Singapore needs foreigners to survive but 'significant safeguards' in place to protect local jobs: Tan See Leng

[Channel NewsAsia] - 01/22/2025

The manpower minister said this while addressing Singaporeans' concerns about job security in a radio interview with CNA938.



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