The Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)

The Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU) was set up in January 2006 and officially launched by DPM Wong Kan Seng in London on 13 March 2006. Its role is to plan and coordinate multi-agency programmes and initiatives to engage the Overseas Singaporean community.

Our Diaspora is an integral part of Singapore society. The Government set up the Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU) to serve as a dedicated platform to connect Overseas Singaporeans back to Singapore.

To actively engage Overseas Singaporeans, OSU's mission falls into three broad areas:

First and foremost, the OSU will actively provide information and facilitative services to Overseas Singaporeans. We aim to enable Overseas Singaporeans to find out more about developments in Singapore and facilitate their access to various services provided by the public and private sectors.

Second, for those who are interested in employment opportunities back in Singapore or in Singapore-based companies with operations overseas, the OSU will seek to provide the interface between Overseas Singaporeans and potential employers.

Third, we hope to create a "home away from home". This would mean more social events to enable our Overseas Singaporean Diaspora to bond and network among themselves and also with locally-based Singaporeans. This would include events in major overseas cities with significant Overseas Singaporean communities as well as back in Singapore.

The OSU will coordinate existing programmes and introduce new initiatives to engage the Overseas Singaporean Diaspora.

Some of the planned key initiatives include:
- Dedicated website to serve the needs of Overseas Singaporeans - www.overseassingaporean.sg
- Signature networking and engagement events in major overseas cities and Singapore such as the Distinguished Business Leaders' series of events
- Job fairs and link-ups with Singapore-based companies
- Tie-up with relevant government agencies to help Overseas Singaporeans who intend to relocate back to Singapore

The OSU welcomes feedback, suggestions and participation from all Overseas Singaporeans in this engagement effort. Write to us and share your ideas and aspirations with us.
Email us at nps_osu@nps.gov.sg.