Singapore urged to hasten workforce transformation
There is urgency to hasten efforts to transform Singapore’s workforce to drive socio-economic growth as the country is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, said an article published by The Business Times.
A dormitory for migrant workers in Singapore (Photo: AFP/VNA)The article welcomed the workforce transformation measures recently announced in Budget 2022 by the Singaporean Government with recommendations in four key areas put forward.
Firstly, Singapore should pay more attention to developing demand-based green employment and skills. Secondly, the country needs to provide support for areas hit the hardest by the pandemic, such as aviation, aerospace, tourism and retailing. These sectors are having a hard time recovering which will hamper their ability to attract and retain personnel.
Thirdly, it is vital for Singapore to raise income for low-wage workers. And finally, the island country must send out a strong signal about the importance of lifelong learning by announcing the transformation of Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) into ones for lifelong learning. While IHLs and employers play a critical role in workforce transformation, individuals must also have responsibility in sharpening their own skills.
The article concluded that Singapore needs such a plan to ensure that its workforce remains relevant, resilient and competitive in the future./.
You should also see
Lang Son province seeks global status for local geopark
A dossier has been built by the People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son to seek the UNESCO recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.
See more
World
Cambodia sees record number of tourists during traditional New Year holiday
Cambodia recorded almost 22 million domestic and international visitors travelling to different tourist destinations nationwide during the four-day traditional New Year holiday, from April 13 to 16.
World
Indonesia raises alert level to highest, warns of tsunami as volcano erupts
An airport in Madano city, the capital of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, has been ordered closed while hundreds of people evacuated and the alert level raised to the highest on April 18 due to large-scale volcanic eruptions of Mount Ruang.
World
ASEAN culture promoted in Mexico
Typical and diversified culture of ASEAN countries is being promoted at the ongoing ASEAN Week at the headquarters of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies in Mexico city from April 15-19.
World
Thailand, New Zealand agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Thailand and New Zealand on April 17 agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic partnership by 2026, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
World
Japan’s 2024 Diplomatic Bluebook sketches out cooperation orientation with ASEAN
The Foreign Ministry of Japan on April 16 announced its 2024 Diplomatic Bluebook, which clarifies the country's orientations to expand relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in general and Vietnam in particular.
