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Singapore’s semiconductor talent pipeline now starts in primary schools

National Youth Council chief executive David Chua (left) and SSIA executive director Ang Wee Seng mark a three-year partnership to expand semiconductor industry exposure, Job Tasters and mentoring opportunities for young people.

China feared a shortage of youth. Now it frets over having enough jobs for them

In July 2026, the unemployment rate for those aged 16 to 24 jumped to 14 per cent, significantly higher than the 7.2 per cent rate for those aged 25 to 29.

Unpopular advice for fresh grads rejected for jobs: What if it’s not them, but you?

It is in figuring out our responsibility and what we need to do differently that we can have hope of different future outcomes, says the writer.

Young workers trade the ladder for the lily pad

In today’s uncertain hiring environment, younger workers see value in ‘lily pad’ hopping, shifting laterally through shorter-term roles in different organisations and sectors.

China got cool for foreigners. But can they find a job there?

Ou Da (front row in black trousers), founder of Omeida Language College, poses with Chinese students learning English at the school’s Yangshuo campus in Guangxi Province.

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From digital forensic examiners to festival staff, S’pore youth get a taste of work life

Students going though the human career library segment and the experience centre during a job taster session hosted by GovTech.

The Million Dollar Round Table: Is insurance’s most famous accolade now an overused honour?

MDRT’s qualifying threshold has fallen in real terms, and the badge is taking on a new meaning.

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More than a job: What young Singaporeans say they need to help build their careers

Fintech firms from Airwallex to Revolut are on hiring spree in S’pore amid AI-driven boom

Critical thinking and strong domain knowledge are among traits that these firms look for in candidates.

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