The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options.

Countries like Canada, the UK, and China are quickly adapting to lure them with faster, flexible visa programs.

The key question: can Singapore turn these strengths into a competitive advantage for attracting global talent, and what would it mean for its economy and innovation?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School and Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS, to find out more. 

The US has long attracted top global talent, but changes to the H-1B visa are prompting skilled workers to consider other options.
Countries like Canada, the UK, and China are quickly adapting to lure them with faster, flexible visa programs.
The key question: can Singapore turn these strengths into a competitive advantage for attracting global talent, and what would it mean for its economy and innovation?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School and Managing Director of Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at NUS, to find out more.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.