Singapore to Open Selected Sectors to Timor-Leste Workers Next Year: PM Wong
The pact expands cooperation in health and education, while Singapore says Timorese workers will help meet manpower needs in selected sectors.
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The program will be active from next year but represents an important opportunity for development for the small Asian nation. The goal is to avoid dependence on Jakarta or Australia, especially in the area of resource exploitation. Wong talks about agreement
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The Star Kuala LumpurSingapore, Timor-Leste to strengthen economic ties, bilateral exchanges: PM Wong
Singapore and Timor-Leste agree to strengthen economic ties and bilateral cooperation across healthcare, education, and trade. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to allow Timor-Leste workers into selected sectors and occupations from 2027: PM Wong
Singapore will open up selected sectors and occupations to Timor-Leste workers next year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (July 3), during his two-day official visit to the country.Describing it as a "win-win initiative", PM Wong said at the joint press conference with his Timor-Leste counterpart Xanana Gusmao that this will be a valuable partnership for both sides. "(It will allow) Timorese people to gain skills and work experi…
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