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Firms must plan for workers as they transform, not treat them as an HR afterthought: PM Wong

New centre Connect by SWDA will help by bringing career guidance, employment support and training advice under one roof.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the SkillsFuture Summit for Businesses on Sept 16.

MOE to explore smaller classes where needed for more students in pilot with six schools

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Enhanced SG Arrival Card to be available on MyICA app from Sept 30

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Singapore launches over 200 AI courses, new skills centre to boost career support

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An MIT report warns AI is causing ‘cognitive surrender’ and universities are in a bind

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Will global music acts choose KL over S’pore, as Malaysia offers new incentives?

Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia’s financial health: Sources

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Haze in S’pore: Air quality improving with all regions now in moderate range

The central region's air quality dipped back into the moderate range at 11am.

Hazy conditions seen from Tanjong Pagar Distripark towards Sentosa at 2:52pm on Sept 15.

Some organisations in Singapore take haze-related measures as air quality worsens

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Great powers should shoulder higher expectations from smaller countries: Chan Chun Sing

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Inside the governance breakdown that rocked Malaysia’s Muslim pilgrimage fund Tabung Haji

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

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