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reasons for greater diversity
immigration policy
singapore uses the immigration policy to meet its manpower needs
attracting high-skilled foreign workers to support a knowledge-based economy
from the 1990s till today, the government has encouraged immigration due to a declining age-dependency ratio >> more tax and economic burden to be on the working-age population
more naturalized singaporeans and prs
immigrants bring a diversity of cultures, practices and customs from their countries of origin >> greater diversity
socio-cultural environment
community support
various ethnic communities to help foreigners feel more at home
distinct national identities that include ethnic practices unique to their countries of origin
the thai community ‘little thailand’ provides thai daily supplies in its convenience stalls
ensure that immigrants and migrants can blend in to the singapore society >> more foreigners willing to come to sg
safe environment
ranked the second safest country in the world in 2014, and tenth overall based on criminal justice and absence of corruption
singapore’s law has helped to ensure a low crime rate
attracts foreigners to come to singapore to work and for long-term stay, having a sense of security
education system
sg well-recognised for its education system that is also admired for its effectiveness and high standards
polytechnics and universities offer high standards of certification and courses: ciences, engineering, humanities and arts
attracted about 80000 international students in 2014
more immigrants come to singapore for quality education, either for themselves or for their children
economic opportunities
growth potential and business-friendly environment attract mncs
sg known as a business hub, with its world-renowned efficiency
l’oreal group
offering a variety of positions for job seekers like counter managers, beauty advisors, managerial positions
foreign manpower of different nationalities come and work here
professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) and the lowly skilled such as construction and marine sectors create a greater socio-economic diversity