The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore ranks as one of the most globalised countries in the world. While the city of 4.5 million citizens is feeding off its open-door policies and has prospered as an economic giant, it is finding itself struggling to deal with an increasing global demand for its most precious resource – human talent.
Among the nation’s solution: Welcoming the Returning Singaporean – one who seeks a life back in Singapore after being away for an extended period of time.
With questions aplenty – How easy is it for a Returning Singaporean to fi t back into society? Are Singaporeans ready to accept another Singaporean with less of a “shared experience” as their neighbour? What truly connects a jet-setting Singaporean with the place he or she calls home? – this feature, through the perspective of Returning Singaporeans, explores this aspect of the nation’s journey towards being a truly globalised city and the challenges that come with it.
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