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PME/PMET

Around 350 trainees placed with organisations under programme for Singapore fresh grads

Generic photo of graduands going on stage to receive their degrees at the SIT convocation on Oct 13, 2025.

Can be used for graduates, university, tertiary education stories,
Generic photo of graduands going on stage to receive their degrees at the SIT convocation on Oct 13, 2025.

Can be used for graduates, university, tertiary education stories,

AI trust mark, ‘master trainers’ to help business leaders top KPMG and SID’s Budget 2026 wish list

The Budget 2026 recommendations laid out by KPMG and SID focus on strengthening Singapore's resilience and competitiveness in an uncertain global landscape.
The Budget 2026 recommendations laid out by KPMG and SID focus on strengthening Singapore's resilience and competitiveness in an uncertain global landscape.

Singapore must prepare for more uncertainty, shift in global economic landscape: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the annual MTI Economic Dialogue on Aug 25.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the annual MTI Economic Dialogue on Aug 25.

Teaching, tech professionals in high demand in 2024 as S'pore’s job market remains tight

Overall, there were 164 vacancies for every 100 job seekers in December 2024, down from 176 in December 2023.
Overall, there were 164 vacancies for every 100 job seekers in December 2024, down from 176 in December 2023.

VSMC breaks ground of $10.5 billion semiconductor plant that will create 1,500 new jobs

oschip04 - Groundbreaking ceremony for new semiconductor plant at Tampines Wafer Park
From left to right:
Yvonne Lim, Group Director, JTC
Mike Mevissen, Senior Vice President, NXP Semiconductors
Andy Micallef, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Manufacturing Officer, NXP Semiconductors
Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Leuh Fang, Chairman, VSMC and VIS
F.C. Tseng, Vice Chairman, VIS
Arthur Chuang, Vice President, TSMC
Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President, EDB

Source: VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
oschip04 - Groundbreaking ceremony for new semiconductor plant at Tampines Wafer Park
From left to right:
Yvonne Lim, Group Director, JTC
Mike Mevissen, Senior Vice President, NXP Semiconductors
Andy Micallef, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Manufacturing Officer, NXP Semiconductors
Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Leuh Fang, Chairman, VSMC and VIS
F.C. Tseng, Vice Chairman, VIS
Arthur Chuang, Vice President, TSMC
Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President, EDB

Source: VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Business meets boxing: The rise of white-collar fights in Singapore

From left : Edutech business analyst Lim Xiuqi, 33, and entrepreneur Andy Tan, 35, face off ahead of their showdown at "Clash in the Lion City" set for Oct 5, promising an intense corporate boxing match.
From left : Edutech business analyst Lim Xiuqi, 33, and entrepreneur Andy Tan, 35, face off ahead of their showdown at "Clash in the Lion City" set for Oct 5, promising an intense corporate boxing match.

NTUC aims to step up support for PMEs amid layoffs, tech advancements

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng said the labour movement has been boosting support for professionals, managers and executives alongside its affiliated unions.
NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng said the labour movement has been boosting support for professionals, managers and executives alongside its affiliated unions.

More S’pore professionals seeking to change jobs despite cooling labour market: LinkedIn

Data from LinkedIn found that 86 per cent of over 1,000 professionals it polled in Singapore are considering a new job in 2024.
Data from LinkedIn found that 86 per cent of over 1,000 professionals it polled in Singapore are considering a new job in 2024.

More young PMETs taking long breaks from work to recharge: Experts

While there could be several different factors at play, burnout or the desire to avoid it seems to be a driving factor for many who take career breaks.
While there could be several different factors at play, burnout or the desire to avoid it seems to be a driving factor for many who take career breaks.

Upskilling heroes: Lift technician dared to dream and rode to the top

Mr Tan Kian Hwa worked his way up from technician to director of delivery operations at Kone Singapore, which makes elevators and escalators. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Mr Tan Kian Hwa worked his way up from technician to director of delivery operations at Kone Singapore, which makes elevators and escalators. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

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