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June 30, 2025

Big Numbers to Big Picture: $13.5 Billion Foreign Investment in Singapore — Which Industries Will Be Hiring

In this video series, we break down big topics into bite-sized learnings that matter to Singapore workers and jobseekers.

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Watch Here to Learn Which Industries Will Be Hiring From Foreign Investments in Singapore!

In early 2025, Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) reported that 18,700 jobs are expected to be created over the next five years. This could contribute $23.5 billion in Value-Added per annum (VA).

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In the report, EDB chairman Png Cheong Boon said: “To remain a choice location for high-performing companies, we will strengthen our local ecosystem as enablers and prepare our workforce to seize new job and leadership opportunities.”

“By ensuring Singapore remains relevant in global value chains, we can attract and anchor investments that benefit our economy, enterprises and people for the long haul.”

Watch this video to learn which industries have made investments in Singapore, and will have job opportunities for Singaporean workers to reskill and upskill for as part of your career planning now!

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