Suspension of Filipino nurse permits may affect S’pore’s nursing workforce
SINGAPORE - The Philippines' move to immediately suspend permits for nurses who want to work abroad could impact Singapore where about a third of the nursing workforce comprises foreign nationals. The decision, coming as the country shores up its healthcare system amid a surge in local cases, affects nurses as well as nursing aides and assistants. Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) said that as at end 2019, about 7,600 employees in its nursing workforce were from the Philippines. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
OCBC to grow S’pore transaction banking workforce by 50% by end-2022
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank plans to ramp up the size of its global transaction banking workforce in Singapore, in response to a shift in the type of skills now in demand. The lender aims to grow its 100-strong headcount by 50 per cent by the end of next year for the division, which also serves OCBC's other key markets of Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.