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ASEAN+3 Education Leaders Gather to Shape Ethical AI in Higher Learning
Education23 Jun 2026

ASEAN+3 Education Leaders Gather to Shape Ethical AI in Higher Learning

More than 60 educators, academic leaders, and policymakers from across the ASEAN+3 region convened in Brunei this month for the 6th AUN-TEPL Symposium, tackling one of higher education's most pressing challenges: how to harness AI for personalised learning without compromising ethics,.

Via SMU Newsroom
5 New AI Jobs Emerging in Singapore That Nobody Is Telling You About
Education23 Jun 2026

5 New AI Jobs Emerging in Singapore That Nobody Is Telling You About

From AI Feng Shui masters to context engineers, the SuperAI 2026 conference revealed a new wave of roles being quietly created by artificial intelligence in Singapore. None require building AI from scratch—just deep domain expertise and a willingness to use the tools.

Via DollarsAndSense.sg
Course Enrolments Surge as AI Fever Grips Singapore's Workforce
Education22 Jun 2026

Course Enrolments Surge as AI Fever Grips Singapore's Workforce

The spike in artificial intelligence course enrolments that followed the expiry of a one-off SkillsFuture Credit top-up has turned into a sustained boom for Singapore's training providers, with class sizes, revenue, and corporate demand all climbing.

Via The Straits Times
NUS Launches Four AI-for-Science Projects to Fast-Track Research Across Disciplines
Education18 Jun 2026

NUS Launches Four AI-for-Science Projects to Fast-Track Research Across Disciplines

The National University of Singapore has unveiled four major AI-based research projects under its AI for Science initiative, aiming to accelerate scientific discovery across materials science, drug development, and sustainability. The programme was launched with National Research Foundation Permanent Secretary Tan Chorh Chuan in attendance.

Via NUS News
Singapore's Youth Are AI's Biggest Sceptics, New Survey Finds
Education18 Jun 2026

Singapore's Youth Are AI's Biggest Sceptics, New Survey Finds

A new survey of 1,347 Singaporeans reveals a striking generational divide in attitudes toward artificial intelligence: workers under 35 are the least enthusiastic demographic about generative AI, both at work and in their personal lives — and the scepticism has nothing to do with access to the technology.

Via The Independent Singapore
NUS Secures Four Major AI-for-Science Projects Under S$120M National Initiative
Education18 Jun 2026

NUS Secures Four Major AI-for-Science Projects Under S$120M National Initiative

The National University of Singapore has secured four of eight inaugural projects under Singapore's S$120 million AI-for-Science Initiative (AI4S), reinforcing its position as a global leader in AI-driven scientific research.

Via NUS News
MOE Launches Rapid Research Fund to Study AI's Impact on Learning
Education17 Jun 2026

MOE Launches Rapid Research Fund to Study AI's Impact on Learning

Singapore's Ministry of Education has launched a Rapid Research Fund designed to produce quick-turnaround studies on how AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping classrooms. Announced by Minister Desmond Lee at the 11th Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference hosted by the.

Via The Straits Times
AI Skills Command 32% Wage Premium Across All Sectors in Singapore, PwC Finds
Education16 Jun 2026

AI Skills Command 32% Wage Premium Across All Sectors in Singapore, PwC Finds

AI-related jobs in Singapore command wage premiums starting at 32% across all sectors, with government roles seeing a 107% premium, as PwC's 2026 AI Jobs Barometer reveals AI fluency is becoming the baseline expectation across the workforce.

Via PwC Singapore
Singapore Public Sector Leads With 107% AI Salary Premium, PwC Study Finds
Education16 Jun 2026

Singapore Public Sector Leads With 107% AI Salary Premium, PwC Study Finds

AI skills now command wage premiums in every sector of Singapore's economy, with government and public sector roles leading the pack at a 107% pay bump over non-AI equivalents, according to PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer.

Via The Edge Singapore
The Biggest AI Skill Isn't Technical, Says UOB HR Chief and NUS-ISS
Education16 Jun 2026

The Biggest AI Skill Isn't Technical, Says UOB HR Chief and NUS-ISS

Problem-solving, curiosity, and the willingness to adapt matter more than technical coding ability when it comes to thriving alongside AI, according to two of Singapore's most senior voices on workforce transformation.

Via The Business Times
Singapore's AI Upskilling Push Must Reach Frontline Workers, Experts Warn
Education16 Jun 2026

Singapore's AI Upskilling Push Must Reach Frontline Workers, Experts Warn

As Singapore races to equip its workforce for an AI-driven economy, a significant gap is emerging: the frontline workers in logistics, operations, and manual roles are being left behind. Rachel Chen of J&T Express Singapore argues that while knowledge workers are rapidly adopting AI for.

Via HRM Asia
Forward Deployed Engineers: The Hottest New AI Job Taking Off in Singapore
Education15 Jun 2026

Forward Deployed Engineers: The Hottest New AI Job Taking Off in Singapore

A new AI role is gaining traction in Singapore: the forward deployed engineer. These hybrid professionals sit at the intersection of product engineering and customer success, building and customising AI systems for real-world deployment rather than just developing models in a lab.

Via The Straits Times