Singapore Doubles High-Earning Foreign Professionals Holding ONE Pass to 8,500
Singapore has more than doubled the number of high-earning foreign professionals holding its Overseas Networks Expertise (ONE) Pass, rising from 3,600 in 2023 to 8,500 in 2025. The pass targets senior professionals earning at least S$30,000 monthly and offers flexibility to work for multiple employers. This growth reflects Singapore's efforts to attract global talent in finance, technology, and professional services amid competition from other financial centers like Hong Kong. The government disclosed these figures in a parliamentary reply.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 12 Aug, 10:53 am. Other outlets followed.