SINGAPORE – As Hong Kong battles a worsening Covid-19 outbreak and surge in deaths, some expatriates there who plan to leave the city are moving to Singapore.
Between June 2020 and June 2021, the city saw an outflow of 89,200 residents, leaving its population at about 7.39 million. This resulted in its biggest population decline of 1.2 per cent in 60 years.
Mr Philip Ng, director of OCSC Global, an immigration and relocation consultancy, said it started to get inquiries from expatriates in Hong Kong in the fourth quarter of last year. They include Europeans, Indians, and Americans. “The majority of inquiries we’ve received are looking for job arrangements as a means to migrate to Singapore, whereas some have already secured a job offer and inquired about our services for work pass applications,” he said.
Besides the Covid-19 situation, Mr Ng said the political uncertainties in Hong Kong are a main concern for foreigners seeking more stability.
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