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IMDA to upskill 40,000 tech professionals over three years amid AI disruption

It will co-chair a work group with Workforce Singapore to ensure programmes are relevant and responsive

What is increasingly needed is AI bilingualism: the ability to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations and risks.

The real AI race is for deployable talent, not models

Scaling the tech’s positive impact will require work redesign, applied learning, cross-sector collaboration

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How says demand for tech roles is expected to grow among non-tech firms as they have posted a 3.9% increase in such positions between 2023 and 2024.

IMDA boosts support for fresh tech graduates with more industry immersions, career resources

This is part of better preparing them for the workforce, says Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How

(From left) ShopBack chief product officer Justin Lee, and co-founder and head of expansion Josephine Chow joined the rewards platform in its early years and helped grow the start-up to a regional business.
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Global connections, deeper dialogues: How ShopBack leaders sharpen strategy through peer learning

As the rewards platform pushes into unfamiliar markets, its senior team taps communities like IMDA’s Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator to pressure-test decisions, broaden perspectives and build...

“Singapore’s vision for AI is to ensure that many companies and their employees benefit – not just a few," said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Friday.

IMDA to boost AI adoption among Singapore enterprises with new bootcamp

The programme will be run with Boston Consulting Group and EY-Parthenon, with plans to partner with more firms

TradeTrust, an open-source framework developed by IMDA, allows electronic trade documents to be securely issued, verified and exchanged across systems, helping reduce delays in cross-border trade.
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How interoperable digital documents are speeding up cross-border trade

Using public blockchain and cryptographic standards, open-source TradeTrust allows electronic bills of lading to be securely issued, verified and transferred in a decentralised framework

Simba has offered S$1.43 billion to Keppel for M1’s telecom business. The merger may have implications on national security, resilience and market competitiveness.
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Key considerations hanging over the approval of Simba-M1’s merger

Sector regulator Infocomm Media Development Authority has yet to announce its decision

Rachel Bondi, corporate vice-president for SMEs and channel at Microsoft Asia (left) and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo launching the AI QuickStart programme on Feb 6.

SMEs get fast track to enterprise-ready AI under new Microsoft-led programme

Backed by IMDA and UOB, the scheme supports digitally mature firms in rolling out artificial intelligence solutions

Through the Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator (SGDLA), Workato founder Allan Teng gained curated access to invite-only forums, such as the Asia Tech x Singapore summit, one of the region’s most exclusive technology gatherings.
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Building connections and capabilities: How cloud platform founder taps exclusive network to stay ahead

By curating networking and mentorship opportunities, IMDA’s Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator is creating a pipeline of talent ready to take on regional and global roles