PHARMACEUTICALS

Pharmaceutical giants such as GlaxoSmithKline, public-sector agencies and the National University of Singapore (NUS) will set up a centre to study new technologies for developing and manufacturing pharmaceuticals, medicinal products and medical devices.

The centre will offer adult worker training courses under the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system, that can lead to bachelor's and master's programmes at NUS.

AVIATION

The Air Transport Training College, Singapore Polytechnic and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will train more technicians for maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft.

SERVICES

Five training centres for such areas as risk management, wealth management and insurance have been set up by the Institute of Banking & Finance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Workforce Development Agency.

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

ITE is looking into consolidating hospitality-related courses at its various campuses. They now offer some 2,500 training places a year for such professions as restaurant manager and concierge.