Patrick Tan
The following content is based on the refreshed I&C ITM (Information & Communications Industry Transformation Map) launched on 5 May 2023 at the Singapore Computer Society’s 55th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Tech Leader Awards 2023.
- Singapore’s I&C ITM seeking to create like 80,000 well-paying jobs by 2025.
- Strategies to strengthen global connections, increase higher local Value Added, and invest more in tech innovation.
- Upskilling and attracting tech talents, like got potential tech leaders and all.
Singapore is like going all out to make our little red dot a big time global-asia digital hub.
Yo, this place gonna be so lit, everyone want to join the fun.
Digital Hub Singapore: Steady Global Connections
Bro, all these connections to other countries gonna make Singapore the epicenter of Asian digital economy lor.
It’s like when you get stuck in conversation circle and you’re just thinking, “How did I end up here?!”
But this time is a good thing:
- Got the whole DEA (Digital Economy Agreements) thingy to promote cross-border data flows, data norms.
- Deepening digital integration in Southeast Asia through the ASEAN Digital Framework Agreement.
- Flagship events to bring together like, tech leaders and decision makers.
Supporting Our Rockstar Tech Companies
Singapore not just supporting like, ang moh tech giants, but also the local talents lah.
So, it’s like everybody can all go lim kopi together and build some next-level stuff, like 3D printing kaya toast or something.
- MNCs gonna anchor R&D in Singapore and strengthen linkages.
- Local companies getting support to scale, be industry leaders, and join programs like Enterprise Leadership for Transformation.
- Attracting innovative startups and support from the R&D ecosystem.
Creating Good Jobs and Opportunities
Don’t play play ah, but government is really got plan to create a lot of jobs and upskill people in the I&C sector.
Like, can you believe there gonna be 80,000 well-paying jobs by 2025?
- TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) program to upskill Singaporeans for new roles.
- Enhancing Continuing Education and Training (CET) and Pre-Employment Training (PET) interventions for locals to better access opportunities.
- Emphasizing on creating that strong Singaporean core of top tech leaders.
Actionable & Practical Takeaways
- Explore available tech courses at universities & polytechnics if you want a piece of this digital hub cake.
- Keep an eye out for these government-led initiatives and programs for upskilling or getting job opportunities.
- Network like a boss with potential employers and other tech professionals, cause you never know where your kaya toast journey gonna lead you.
So, that’s it lah, by 2025, Singapore gonna be like one really happening global-asia digital hub, attracting all the tech talent and companies.
It’s like having a really big party where everyone is either talking about AI or cooking up some next-gen kaya toast tech.
Can’t wait leh! So, what you all think ah, are you excited to experience this digital revolution or what?
