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One of the most pressing issues facing Singapore as its economy reopens is the manpower shortage. Many workers who had paused or shifted their employment during the pandemic have yet to return, influenced by various factors such as rising costs and changes in personal priorities. The rising real estate prices, with rents soaring approximately 30%, coupled with inflation at around 6%, have prompted workers to reassess the benefits of working domestically versus abroad or in different sectors.