International cooperation critical in move towards future of work: Heng

Singapore

AMID geopolitical and economic uncertainties, it is critical for countries and international organisations to continue to work closely together towards long-term, sustainable development, said Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Sunday.

He called on local and foreign labour ministers and tripartite leaders attending a conference on work this week to grow and develop their citizens, create different learning pathways for different learning needs, and utilise labour more productively so that workers can lead better and meaningful lives.

The world is facing many complex and transnational challenges such as terrorism, climate change and food security, said Mr Heng. "As we become more interdependent and interconnected, it is even more important for countries and international organisati…