Commentary: US H-1B visa changes could strengthen Singapore’s edge in the global race for talent

In a commentary, Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at NTU's SSS, said that while the US raises the cost of H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, other countries are lowering barriers to attract global talent. This could change the geography of innovation for years to come.  For Singapore, its advantage lies in stability and predictability. Talented professionals weigh not only paychecks and job offers but also whether rules will hold tomorrow. To stay ahead amid innovations by other countries, Singapore will need to match predictability with flexibility, continually refining how it attracts, integrates and retains global talent. 

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