Provide more opportunities for people to succeed through vocational skills, says President Tharman

Provide more opportunities for people to succeed through vocational skills, says President Tharman

He noted that what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Tharman calls for ways create more jobs at World Economic Forum

SINGAPORE: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday (Jan 21), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasised the opportunity for creating new jobs amid the current global situation. Jobs have long been a concern for the President, both on a local and international level. In 2020, he said, “Everywhere we look around the world, jobs […]

Jobs a 'central priority' for governments in emerging markets: President Tharman

Most people are concerned about the need for security and growth in their careers, including the dignity of knowing that they are able to contribute in their roles, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. President Tharman, who also co-chairs the World Bank Group's high-level advisory council on jobs, was speaking at the World Economic Forum's session on the jobs challenge in emerging markets on Wednesday (Jan 21) in Davos.Speaking after Ajay Ban…