AI, working parents, growth markets: New Minister of State Foo Cexiang on his priorities
Mr Foo’s priorities include how firms can adopt AI without compromising workers’ development, and helping Singapore expand into promising overseas markets.
Singapore's new Minister of State Foo Cexiang has outlined his priorities for his new roles in manpower and trade and industry. One of his main goals is to find ways for businesses to utilize artificial intelligence while still promoting workers' development and career growth. He plans to collaborate closely with the human resources sector to strike a balance between implementing AI and preserving opportunities for employees to learn and advance.
Another key focus of Mr. Foo's agenda is supporting working parents. Having three children himself, he recognizes the challenges faced by parents who also hold managerial positions. He is exploring various forms of workplace flexibility to accommodate the needs of both employees and businesses, with the aim of creating a system that benefits all stakeholders.
In the area of trade and industry, Mr. Foo sees opportunities for Singapore to maintain its central role in global trade while adapting to shifting trading patterns and economic diversification. Emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia, with their strong population growth and young demographics, present potential avenues for Singapore to expand its economic ties in the coming decades.
Ultimately, Mr. Foo hopes his role as a Minister of State will be characterized by his ability to connect people and ideas, resulting in tangible benefits for Singaporeans in the form of more job opportunities.
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