Singapore Looks to Rely Less on Foreign Workers After Pandemic

  • City-state plans for automation, Minister Rajah says Monday
  • Clean energy, public health, tech are industry priorities

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Singapore will have to find ways to rely less on foreign workers and accelerate automation of some tasks in its post-pandemic economy, Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah told reporters Monday.