SINGAPORE - More efforts are being made to get Singaporeans on board the Smart Nation journey, and this includes a tie-up between the Government and the National Trades Union Congress to equip workers with the skills and knowledge for the digital economy.
But there are also risks to be managed even as technology opens up many exciting possibilities, like the use of autonomous vehicles and robots to help perform routine tasks like cleaning and serving food, said Mr Heng.Mr Heng said the Government is working to improve its processes in this area and also educate companies and organisations on how to better protect their data.
The collaboration between SNDGO and NTUC will see the organisations hold joint outreach events and activities to engage workers and their families on the benefits of digital technology, as well as develop programmes to equip them with digital skills and know-how in emerging areas like artificial intelligence and data science.
"By working together, we can equip ourselves for the future, nurture a culture of innovation and transformation through technology and build a Smart Nation," he said.