Tech talent

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

“We are looking at assets that can help us expand our platform, to be more ‘sticky’,” says Dr Jiang Tianyi, chief executive officer of AvePoint.

AvePoint eyes US$100 million in acquisitions to fast-track US$1 billion revenue target

The data protection firm is also considering more stock buybacks and expanding its headcount

The new One Pass (AI and Tech) work permit will replace the existing Tech.Pass scheme.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: AI-focused One Pass to lure top tech talent

One Pass (AI and Tech) applicants may qualify using a mix of cash and stock-based compensation

Currently, Ambiq has 30 employees in Singapore supporting global product development.

Semiconductor firm Ambiq to expand R&D in Singapore, eyes 30 specialised tech hires

This strengthens the Republic’s push to anchor high-value semiconductor research amid rising global demand for on-device AI

Northern Ireland’s strengths, such as tech talent, support the development of practical digital solutions for global markets..
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Tech talent, R&D, market access: Why Northern Ireland belongs in your digital growth strategy

With companies already active in Singapore and strong ties between universities, industry and government, the region is well-placed to support Singapore businesses with their business growth says Just...

The ESR committees focus on global competitiveness, technology, economic restructuring, among others
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?

These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August

“The ability to write code with an AI assistant is no longer a differentiator,” said Dr Vishnu Nanduri, Asean head of AI and innovation at information technology firm Kyndryl.

As AI writes code, Singapore firms hunt for ‘commercially ready’ tech talent

The talent shortage is especially pronounced in specialised and regulated sectors such as finance and cybersecurity

UOB’s new Innovation Group is leveraging technology and upskilling employees to adapt, as the banking business model evolves.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2025

Bank staff building their own AI bots to help improve productivity

UOB’s new Innovation Group is tapping technology and talent upskilling to adapt to banking’s new “intelligent” business model

Demand for tech professions remains stable, as the number of tech professions rose 2.7 per cent from 208,300 in 2023 to 214,000 in 2024, IMDA said.

At least 4 in 5 tech talents could face limited opportunities as job market cools

However, the lower demand for traditional tech jobs contrasts a surge in demand for talent with AI skills

A leading global chipmaker's factory in Ho Chi Minh City. The Singapore-Vietnam Innovation Talent Exchange Programme offers opportunities for up to 300 young professionals to take up roles in fields such as data science, AI and semiconductors.

Singapore-Vietnam talent exchange scheme for young professionals up and running

They can gain regional work experience for career development in innovation-related roles