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Skills of tomorrow

Work and study requirements could be better integrated to build AI literacy: Koh Poh Koon

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education David Neo and Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Health Koh Poh Koon interacting with female Grab partners during an AI upskilling workshop conducted by GrabAcademy on Feb 5, 2026.
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education David Neo and Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Health Koh Poh Koon interacting with female Grab partners during an AI upskilling workshop conducted by GrabAcademy on Feb 5, 2026.

Singaporeans know how to plan. Now we must learn how to wing it

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, rapid change and uncertainty, our next challenge isn’t just learning new skills – it’s learning how to wing it.
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, rapid change and uncertainty, our next challenge isn’t just learning new skills – it’s learning how to wing it.

Singapore SMEs to get help adopting generative AI under new initiative

NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay announces the collaboration with ASME president Ang Yuit, SMU Academy executive director Jack Lim and Straits Interactive founder and CEO Kevin Shepherdson.
NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay announces the collaboration with ASME president Ang Yuit, SMU Academy executive director Jack Lim and Straits Interactive founder and CEO Kevin Shepherdson.

Rethinking talent: Lessons beyond the grading curve

It is not students who must endure exams, but the exams themselves which must endure even as they face the test of AI, says the writer.
It is not students who must endure exams, but the exams themselves which must endure even as they face the test of AI, says the writer.

How do job seekers stand out in a sea of AI-generated resumes?

There are more applicants than ever flooding this market, with Singapore’s fresh graduates prioritising job hunt this year.
There are more applicants than ever flooding this market, with Singapore’s fresh graduates prioritising job hunt this year.

The era of the top-down leadership model is over. Companies need to adapt

Singapore has reinvented itself through a process of continuous adaptation by both leaders and employees, says the writer.
Singapore has reinvented itself through a process of continuous adaptation by both leaders and employees, says the writer.

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Charting his own course: How this Olympian prepares for life after sport

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, national sailor Ryan Lo flew Singapore’s flag in his second Olympic campaign.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, national sailor Ryan Lo flew Singapore’s flag in his second Olympic campaign.

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From understanding nature’s systems to green action: How aquaculture degree sparked his vision for sustainability

Mr John Chua (pictured) gained valuable insights into how environmental systems interact and influence one another through the aquaculture programme at James Cook University.
Mr John Chua (pictured) gained valuable insights into how environmental systems interact and influence one another through the aquaculture programme at James Cook University.

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‘This isn't your average science degree': Brothers gain practical, transferable skills for growing aquaculture industry

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From bullied child to psychology lecturer: Boyhood struggles shape his career studying the human mind

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.