International Insights, Global Perspective

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announced EP minimum salary will rise from S$5,600 to S$6,000 from Jan 2027 (S$6,600 for financial services). COMPASS framework updated with new shortage occupation list changes. S Pass and LQS thresholds also adjusted.

In May 2026, Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) issued updated SFZ MM2H application guidance. From October 2024 to March 2026, 593 applicants were successfully approved. Compared to the Standard MM2H Silver tier's US$150,000 fixed deposit requirement, the SFZ MM2H requires only US$65,000 in fixed deposits and a RM500,000 property purchase, with a 10-year visa. How can overseas Chinese investors seize this low-threshold window?