Economic Strategy Review: Acting Minister David Neo on 3 moves to grow jobs in an AI economy

0 January 30, 2026 03:07

“AI is going to disrupt all sectors,” said Singapore’s Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo, as he outlined recommendations on how Singapore can keep growth inclusive as the economy transforms. He said the proposals include broadening the range of good jobs, including in essential services and skilled trades; helping Singaporeans upskill, including through a national AI workforce strategy; and supporting businesses to reinvent and become more productive.

Mr Neo, who is the co-chair for the human capital committee on the Economic Strategy Review, was speaking at a press conference on Thursday (Jan 29) with Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. https://cna.asia/49R8Udm

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