#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院
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#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院

On 1 September 2025, I had the opportunity to join The Good Conversation at ITE College Central, part of the Workforce Singapore Employers Connect Series. It was an inspiring afternoon of dialogue on talent development, workforce readiness, and partnerships that shape the future of employment in Singapore. Guest of Honour Mr. Gabriel Lam, Member of…

#68 Driving Transformation at the Workplace: Insights from the SNEF Event at Suntec Convention Centre #68 在工作场所推动转型:新达会展中心 SNEF 活动见闻
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#68 Driving Transformation at the Workplace: Insights from the SNEF Event at Suntec Convention Centre #68 在工作场所推动转型:新达会展中心 SNEF 活动见闻

中文版在英文刊文下方 At the recent event co-organised by Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) at Suntec Convention Centre, business leaders, HR professionals, and transformation experts came together to discuss one pressing question: 👉 How do we drive transformation in a disrupted world while unlocking productivity and meeting the aspirations of our workforce? Setting…

#66 🌏 Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy 为 AI 经济重塑角色与再培训
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#66 🌏 Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy 为 AI 经济重塑角色与再培训

中文版在英文刊文下方 On 21 August 2025, I attended the session “Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy”, presented by SGInnovate and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). The discussions shed light on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming not just technology, but the very nature of work itself. 🔹 AI as Empowerment, Not Replacement As…

#64⚖️ Surname Power & Representation in Singapore’s Elite (A Deeper Look) ⚖️ 新加坡精英层的姓氏力量与代表性(深度观察)
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#64⚖️ Surname Power & Representation in Singapore’s Elite (A Deeper Look) ⚖️ 新加坡精英层的姓氏力量与代表性(深度观察)

中文版在英文刊文下方。 When we think of diversity in Singapore, the conversation often stops at race or gender. Yet beneath the surface lies another form of imbalance — one bound by family surnames within the Chinese majority. 1️⃣ Who Holds Power? Over & Under Representation Using surname prevalence in Singapore’s Chinese population versus leadership in Temasek-linked companies…

#63🌏 Defensive Investments, Hospitality, and the Cultural Role of Whisky in Business 🌏 防御型投资、酒店业与威士忌在商业中的文化角色
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#63🌏 Defensive Investments, Hospitality, and the Cultural Role of Whisky in Business 🌏 防御型投资、酒店业与威士忌在商业中的文化角色

🀄 华文版在英文刊文下方 When people think of defensive investments, the conversation often centers on utilities, healthcare, or consumer staples. But hospitality, particularly the Hotel Bed & Breakfast (HBNB) and condotel model, deserves a closer look. Anchored on lifestyle, travel, and recurring demand, it is a sector that weathers economic cycles while meeting fundamental human needs: rest,…

#62🌏 Empowering Teams Through Diversity: Why Leaders Need to Rethink DEI 🌏 赋能多元团队:为什么领导者需要重新思考 DEI
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#62🌏 Empowering Teams Through Diversity: Why Leaders Need to Rethink DEI 🌏 赋能多元团队:为什么领导者需要重新思考 DEI

中文版在英文刊文下方。 Think your organisation is “doing enough” for DEI? Your younger staff may not agree — and the data proves it. At the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) Empowering Teams Through Diversity session, one fact stood out: Language remains Singapore’s top identity marker, while Country of Origin has grown fastest in importance over the past…

#60 [🎓 Reconnecting with Roots: A Special Visit to NUS] 【🎓 重返母校:一场意义非凡的NUS之行】
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#60 [🎓 Reconnecting with Roots: A Special Visit to NUS] 【🎓 重返母校:一场意义非凡的NUS之行】

中文版在英文刊文的下方。 Returning to my alma mater, the National University of Singapore (NUS), was more than just a nostalgic visit — it was a heartfelt reconnection with familiar grounds and a renewed commitment to shaping the future. I had the privilege of joining Professor Eng Chye Tan, President of NUS, over lunch in an intimate and…

#59🧬 The DNA of Companies Getting Ahead: Embedding Career Health in a Shifting Talent Landscape 🧬 领先企业的基因密码:在动荡的人才环境中嵌入“职业健康”
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#59🧬 The DNA of Companies Getting Ahead: Embedding Career Health in a Shifting Talent Landscape 🧬 领先企业的基因密码:在动荡的人才环境中嵌入“职业健康”

中文版在英文刊文下方。 An insightful event by AON x Singapore National Employer Federation (SNEF), moderated by Rahul Chawla In today’s volatile economic and workforce landscape, career health is emerging as a core business imperative. At the AON x SNEF session, leaders across industries gathered to unpack how forward-looking companies are tackling talent frictions, technological disruptions, and the…

#56 [Exit Strategy for Local and Regional Entrepreneurs — CXO Business Forum 2025 Highlights]【区域企业家的退出策略——2025年CXO商业论坛亮点】
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#56 [Exit Strategy for Local and Regional Entrepreneurs — CXO Business Forum 2025 Highlights]【区域企业家的退出策略——2025年CXO商业论坛亮点】

In today’s competitive economy, Exit Strategy is no longer just a long-term ambition—it is a strategic imperative for founders and business owners seeking to realize value, attract strategic investors, or transition via M&A. 在当今竞争激烈的经济环境中,退出策略不再是遥远的目标,而是希望实现企业价值、吸引战略投资者或通过并购(M&A)顺利转型的创业者和企业主的关键战略要务。 At iMerv Digital, we are now extending Advisory Services to help growth-stage businesses prepare for such exits through strategic investment stakes…

#54 🚀 Lithan AI Masterclass: Future-Ready Skills in Action [💡 Upskill with Impact | #SkillsFuture | #AITransformation | #WorkforceDevelopment]
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#54 🚀 Lithan AI Masterclass: Future-Ready Skills in Action [💡 Upskill with Impact | #SkillsFuture | #AITransformation | #WorkforceDevelopment]

#54 🚀 Lithan AI Masterclass: Future-Ready Skills in Action [💡 Upskill with Impact | #SkillsFuture | #AITransformation | #WorkforceDevelopment] Had the privilege to attend an insightful AI Masterclass organized by Lithan as part of the SkillsFuture SG Festival—a solid convergence of industry relevance, structured learning, and real-world application. With the speakers at the AI-Powered Self-Service…