At the Singapore Economic Development Board 2019 Year-In-Review conference, three dialogues with the business community were held to discuss how industries in Singapore have grown and the types of jobs and opportunities created for Singaporeans.
Watch the videos below to hear business executives from local tech champion Shopee, pharmaceutical giant GSK, and chip gear maker Applied Materials share about opportunities in Singapore.
Digitalisation has become one of the key driving forces behind Singapore’s economic growth. Find out more as Shopee Head of Regional Operations and People Team, Mr Lim Teck Yong and EDB Assistant Managing Director, Mr Kiren Kumar discuss how digitalisation has created a range of new and diverse business and job opportunities for Singapore and Singaporeans.
Companies are taking a long-term view in their commitment to Singapore, continuously developing local industries and creating new opportunities for Singaporeans. GSK Vice President & Site Director for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Singapore, Mr Lim Hock Heng, and EDB Assistant Managing Director, Mr Beh Kian Teik, discuss the role that trust plays in building a solid foundation for innovation and growth.
Singapore’s manufacturing sector is evolving, and companies are transforming their facilities and talent to capture opportunities arising from Industry 4.0. Join EDB Assistant Managing Director, Ms Thien Kwee Eng and Applied Materials’ Senior Director for HR, Talent & Organisation Development, Ms Tan Lee Sar as they discuss the importance of embracing data to improve productivity in the Industry 4.0 era.
