Why Are Companies Hiring More Multtilingual Talent?

Malaysia and Singapore have become regional business hubs, attracting a variety of organisations such as multinational companies, e-commerce giants, and global service centers.


With global expansion comes a critical need for multilingual professionals—especially those fluent in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese.


Taking that into consideration, why exactly is foreign-language talent in such high demand?


Why Multilingual Talent is a Must-Have in 2025 and Beyond


1. Customer Support and Client Relations in Asia

  • Companies expanding into China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand need local language support.
  • Customer service teams with Mandarin and Japanese-speaking staff close deals 30% faster.


2. High Demand in Finance, Tech and Sales

  • Banks, FinTech, and SaaS companies require multilingual talents to negotiate with international clients.
  • Mandarin-speaking roles in finance & sales often pay 20-30% higher salaries.


3. Government & Regulatory Requirements

  • Many Asian governments require businesses to communicate in the local language—multilingual employees help bridge compliance gaps.


How Companies Can Attract Multilingual Talent


1. Offer Competitive Salaries and Benefits

  • Foreign-language professionals know their value. Companies that offer higher salaries, bonuses, and relocation support win the best talent.


2. Invest in Employee Language Training

  • Instead of only hiring multilingual candidates, train existing employees in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean.


3. Work with a Specialized Recruitment Agency

  • Partner with recruitment firms that specialize in foreign-language roles to access exclusive candidate pools.


📌 Looking for multilingual talents? FIND Talents connect businesses with Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or other Asianic language-speaking professionals in Malaysia, Singapore and more. Get in touch with FIND Talents, today!

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