The following Annual Population Growth graph shows that foreigners population growth in Singapore is closely related to economy. As examples, in year 2004 and 2009, there were dips for non-resident influx to Singapore. These were caused by economy crisis and economy recession respectively. Companies reduced their expenses and tightened their expansion, resulted in lower number of jobs created and more competitive job market. However in year 2009, the number of PRs shows the other way round.
source: http://www.singstat.gov.sg
Foreigners applied and being granted the PR status is increased to a double digit growth. This is inline with government policy to attract more people to take up PR status and eventually citizenship so as to support Singapore population number and economy in the long run.
Permanent resident can enjoy privileges which are not accessible to non-resident, such as cheaper education fee and medical care, employer CPF contribution, right to buy public housing, and so on. Incentives and benefits, such as housing, healthcare, education, childcare, etc are also differentiated between citizen and permanent resident, as mentioned in previous article.
Social activities, introducing Singapore unique culture, are organized to bring non-residents, permanent residents, and citizens closer. At the same time, it is meant to make foreigners feel home on this "land of opportunities" and assimilate them into society.
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source: http://www.singstat.gov.sgForeigners applied and being granted the PR status is increased to a double digit growth. This is inline with government policy to attract more people to take up PR status and eventually citizenship so as to support Singapore population number and economy in the long run.
Permanent resident can enjoy privileges which are not accessible to non-resident, such as cheaper education fee and medical care, employer CPF contribution, right to buy public housing, and so on. Incentives and benefits, such as housing, healthcare, education, childcare, etc are also differentiated between citizen and permanent resident, as mentioned in previous article.
Social activities, introducing Singapore unique culture, are organized to bring non-residents, permanent residents, and citizens closer. At the same time, it is meant to make foreigners feel home on this "land of opportunities" and assimilate them into society.
Read more articles on Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident Topics
Singapore Population in Year 2009
Singapore Population Growth in Four Decades
CPF Privileges & Obligations for Citizens and PRs
TAX Benefits & Incentives for Singapore Citizens & PRs
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