War, AI, Singapore's Professionals are anxious, so what's the plan? [Chills 264 ft Ministry of Manpower]

Global shifts. Local wages. SMEs on the brink. What does it actually mean for your paycheck when elephants fight and grass gets trampled?We got a senior policymaker to cut through the noise and get straight answers on Singapore’s job market, foreign talent, and who really pays the price of growth.Guest:Dinesh Vasu Dash (Singapore’s Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) & Manpower (MOM), and Mayor of South East District)What you’ll hear:Singapore’s “job shortage” vs. skills mismatchHow MOM investigates unfair hiring practices and foreign talent quotasWhy SMEs are struggling despite rising costs and stagnant revenueThe real effectiveness of upskilling, Place-and-Train, and grit programsWhat the government is doing to protect local wages in a volatile global economy---🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBESpotifyApple PodcastYouTube🔗 CONNECT WITH USGet daily tips, insights, and community:InstagramTikTokTelegramWhatsappNewsletter📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORKDiscover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube⚠️ Disclaimer:The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.Learn about our eventHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.