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AI or Be Replaced? Why Singaporean Professionals Are Rushing to Upskill

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SINGAPORE, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore’s workforce is at a turning point. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, businesses are rethinking how they operate, automate, and scale. According to the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), in 2024, over 75% of industries worldwide have integrated AI into their workflows. Singapore’s push for digital transformation has made AI upskilling a necessity rather than an option. Companies and individuals that fail to adapt risk falling behind as AI-powered automation reshapes work processes, decision-making, and talent requirements. Illustrating this shift, local bank DBS recently announced that it expects to cut around 4,000 contract roles in the next three years as AI increasingly automates these functions.

With AI rapidly disrupting industries, adoption is becoming a non-negotiable for professionals and businesses alike. Organisations implementing AI-driven automation report 30% faster workflows, as highlighted in Singapore’s National AI Strategy report by Smart Nation. The IMDA’s AI Readiness Index & Case Studies further indicate a 50% reduction in repetitive tasks. Cost is also a significant driver of AI adoption, with companies potentially saving up to 50% in operational expenses, according to Amazon Web Services’ AI Adoption Study. However, successful AI integration hinges on ensuring that workers have access to upskilling opportunities.

Greater Support for Upskilling: Budget 2025

During the Budget 2025 announcement on February 18, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged concerns about the impact of rapid industry changes on Singaporeans’ livelihoods. The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme (SFLP) will be significantly enhanced to support mid-career development, offering greater flexibility for Singaporeans aged 40 and above.

Starting in early 2026, a new part-time training allowance of S$300 per month will be introduced to support individuals pursuing part-time courses, while the existing full-time allowance of up to S$3,000 per month remains available for those seeking career transitions.

The Challenge of Building an AI-Ready Workforce

Yet, the real challenge lies in developing an AI-ready workforce that can harness these tools effectively. A 2024 YouGov survey of 1,000 Singaporean employees found that 63% had not received employer-led training in using generative AI ethically. This reflects a gap in corporate AI education efforts.

Recognising this need, Vertical Institute, a leading provider of in-demand AI training, has committed to making AI education accessible to a broad audience. With over 15,000 alums, the Singapore-based training provider has played a key role in equipping Singapore’s professionals with the skills needed to leverage AI for business impact. Beyond alumni numbers, Vertical Institute’s true success lies in the professionals who have transformed their careers—and their companies—through these training programmes.

From Spreadsheets to AI-Driven Workflows: Hidayah’s Story

Hidayah Alias, 28, an analyst at an investment firm, is one such alumnus who has reaped the benefits of AI upskilling. When tasked with developing dashboards and streamlining reporting processes, she struggled with inefficiencies – 90% of her time was spent on pivot tables and manually processing data. She recognised the need to enhance her data science skills, so she used her SkillsFuture credits to enrol in an AI course at Vertical Institute.

“Learning AI-powered problem-solving skills completely changed my approach at work,” Hidayah shared. “The course didn’t just introduce new tools—it helped me break down complex challenges into manageable steps. Learning from instructors who are industry experts gave me the confidence to apply AI-driven solutions at work.”

Following her upskilling journey, Hidayah successfully implemented automated reporting systems, cutting manual effort significantly and improving decision-making efficiency within her company.

AI-Driven Job Search Success: Aishah’s Journey

AI is transforming business operations and reshaping hiring and job search strategies. Nur Aishah Abdullah, 38, another Vertical Institute alumnus, leveraged her training to secure a new role at a multinational law firm.

“The role-playing interviews using ChatGPT were a game-changer,” she recalled. “Practicing real-world responses, anticipating interview questions, and refining my communication skills gave me theconfidence that translated into my actual interview performance, which helped me to secure the job.”

Beyond technical skills, Aishah found value in the structured online learning experience, which allowed her to learn from industry AI practitioners. “It wasn’t just theory. The case studies and real-world examples made the learning highly practical,” she added.

The Future of Work: Businesses Need AI-Ready Talent

Singaporean businesses are actively investing in AI, with 67% of companies already integrating it into their operations. Yet, the biggest hurdle remains: finding talent capable of navigating, implementing, and maximising AI technologies.

Aishah believes the key is not fearing AI but learning to work alongside it.

“Many professionals worry about AI replacing jobs, but what’s more crucial is learning how to adapt and apply AI to everyday tasks. The ability to evolve with technology makes you invaluable to any company,” she said.

Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept for businesses—it is a competitive advantage. From automating workflows and reducing operational costs to enhancing decision-making, the ability to leverage AI is now a defining factor in business success.

Vertical Institute: Bridging the AI Skills Gap

What sets Vertical Institute apart is its commitment to real-world learning. Unlike traditional training providers, Vertical Institute offers AI courses designed and taught by industry professionals who use AI daily in their respective roles. This approach ensures participants learn AI concepts and acquire practical skills that drive tangible business outcomes.

“Vertical Institute’s Generative AI curriculum equips students with real-world skills that put them ahead of industry trends, empowering them to innovate, lead, and shape the future of their careers in an increasingly AI-driven world,” says Dr Peter Finn, Generative AI Instructor at Vertical Institute and also Co-founder and CEO @ Synectify.

Vertical Institute website: https://verticalinstitute.com/generative-ai-course/

About Vertical Institute

Vertical Institute prepares individuals for the jobs of tomorrow. We specialise in teaching in-demand skills and building the next generation of changemakers and inventors through our world-class in-demand courses and certifications.

Vertical Institute is accredited as an Approved Training Provider (ATO) by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF). All our courses are government-subsidised and eligible for SkillsFuture Credits usage and NTUC UTAP Funding.

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BitradeX BXC First Two Subscription Rounds Sell Out, Total Subscriptions Exceed 14M USDT

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LONDON, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BitradeX Capital’s ecosystem equity token, BXC, has completed its first and second subscription rounds, selling a total of 50 million BXC with subscriptions exceeding 14 million USDT. The first round sold out in 90 seconds, while the second closed within 48 hours.

While the fundraising size is not unusually large by crypto standards, the structure of the sale has attracted market attention. The first two rounds were not open to the public, but limited to high-tier BitradeX users. The first round was available only to V5 users and above, while the second round expanded access to V3 users and above.

According to BitradeX’s tier system, V3+ users typically have higher recurring investment activity through AiBot, longer platform usage history, and stronger ecosystem participation. This means the early BXC allocation was absorbed mainly by the platform’s internal high-value user base, rather than short-term speculative participants.

This approach differs from many token fundraising campaigns that prioritize broad public participation and market hype. BitradeX instead adopted a more selective, staged model, gradually lowering the participation threshold while keeping the sale within its active ecosystem community.

BXC is positioned as more than a standard platform token. Its value framework is linked to BitradeX Capital’s broader ecosystem, including its exchange business, AiBot quantitative strategies, BTX Card payments, and Labs incubation platform. Public information indicates that BXC holders may receive staking rewards, benefit from ecosystem buybacks and burns, and gain priority access to Launchpad projects and governance participation.

The third subscription round is launched on April 30 at $0.35 USDT per BXC, with a total supply of 100 million BXC. It is now open to users participating in AiBot recurring investment. The fourth round price is expected to rise to $0.45 USDT.

The long-term value of BXC will ultimately depend on the growth of BitradeX’s underlying businesses, including exchange profitability, AiBot user expansion, and BTX Card adoption. However, the rapid sellout of the first two rounds suggests that BitradeX’s core user base has already shown strong confidence in the ecosystem’s future.

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South and East Asia identified as hotspots of global warming related impacts on male fertility

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BEIJING, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A major new study has shown that South and East Asia dominate patterns of global warming related decline in male fertility with the strongest and most consistent evidence coming from India, Pakistan and the southern parts of China.

The effects of increased environmental temperatures on male reproductive health include declining sperm concentration and motility and increased sperm DNA fragmentation, or genetic damage that can hinder fertilisation and embryo development.

Male related factors account for around 50 per cent of infertility cases around the world and the impact of rising ambient heat on semen parameters raises serious implications across wide areas of Asia where total fertility rates are in serious decline.

Outcomes of the study undertaken by the Taiwan IVF Group and Ton Yen General Hospital, Taiwan (China) in collaboration with Stanford University (USA) are being presented at the 2026 Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) in Beijing.

Research principal and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University, Dr Jack Yu Jen Huang, MD, PhD, FACOG said: “Given the temperature sensitivity of spermatogenesis, even modest increases in ambient temperature could have cumulative, population-level effects over time.

“As global warming accelerates, male reproductive health may represent an emerging climate sensitive public health concern.”

The testes function optimally at temperatures lower than the internal body heat level, and previous studies have shown elevated scrotal or ambient temperatures can impair sperm production.

The latest research explored global patterns to reveal comparative data across regions. It is based on a systematic review of international studies on temperature exposure and semen parameter trends between 2000 and 2024. Artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning tools were applied to extract key variables including geographic regions and semen outcomes.

Dr Huang said studies examining occupational heat exposure alone were excluded from the analysis as they reflected localised, job-specific conditions rather than broader climatic trends.

“Our findings therefore represent population level climate associated temperature effects including consistent seasonal variations showing poor semen quality parameters in warmer periods.”

The global patterns on temperature associated lower sperm concentration and motility show South and East Asia as major hot spots of concern followed by the Middle East, Europe and North America.

“South and East Asia are likely more affected due to a combination of factors including higher baseline ambient temperatures and rapid urbanisation that contribute to greater cumulative heat stress on spermatogenesis,” Dr Huang explained.

“With ongoing global warming, chronic heat exposure may increasingly impact male reproductive health.”

Dr Huang said potential approaches to address the issue include:

increasing public awareness of heat exposure and reproductive health;encouraging protective behaviours;expanding research integrating climate and reproductive health data; andexploring clinical and lifestyle interventions to mitigate heat-related effects.

The research team was assisted by research intern Jeffrey Zi Kang Huang from Taipei American School, particularly in the application of artificial intelligence in biomedical research including AI-assisted data analysis and pattern recognition across global datasets.

“Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies will be important to better define causality and guide interventions,” he added.

The ASPIRE Congress is being held at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing. More than 3,000 scientists, clinicians, nurses and counsellors in assisted reproduction from around the world are attending the Congress.

For further information, go to https://www.aspire2026.com

 

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eclicktech Attends Amazon Ads unBoxed 2026, Highlighting Four Key Trends Shaping AI-Driven Global Marketing

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SHENZHEN, China, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amazon Ads recently hosted its annual flagship event, Amazon Ads unBoxed 2026, in Shenzhen, bringing together advertisers, agencies, and technology partners to explore the next phase of AI-powered marketing innovation. This year’s event focused on how AI is reshaping the advertising ecosystem through advancements in audience targeting, creative production, campaign management, and measurement capabilities.

Yeahmobi, the global marketing brand under eclicktech and an Amazon DSP validated partner, attended the event alongside industry leaders and ecosystem partners to discuss emerging opportunities for international brand growth in an increasingly AI-driven media environment.

During the conference, Amazon Ads introduced a series of product and solution updates across four major areas:

Advanced audience targeting powered by Amazon’s first-party data infrastructure to help brands reach high-intent consumers more effectively;AI-assisted creative production designed to improve content efficiency and support personalized advertising at scale;Intelligent campaign management tools aimed at simplifying cross-channel advertising workflows;Enhanced measurement and attribution capabilities to provide advertisers with clearer visibility into campaign performance and return on investment.

According to Yeahmobi, Amazon DSP is evolving beyond a standalone programmatic buying platform into a broader marketing infrastructure supporting the full customer journey, from brand awareness to conversion.

Since becoming an Amazon Ads partner, Yeahmobi has developed integrated advertising solutions spanning awareness, audience engagement, and conversion optimization. The company stated that it has supported brands across sectors including cross-border e-commerce, consumer electronics, AI applications, and financial services in scaling their global advertising efforts through Amazon DSP.

At the event, Yeahmobi also showcased its proprietary advertising management platform, Yeahgrowth, which integrates campaign management, data analytics, and performance optimization capabilities to support centralized multi-platform operations and improved campaign visibility.

“AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands approach global growth,” said William Liu, General Manager of Yeahmobi. “We see Amazon Ads as a strategically important part of the global marketing ecosystem. Our focus is not only on media execution, but also on building scalable growth infrastructure through deeper API integration, AI-driven optimization, and data collaboration.”

Yeahmobi stated that it will continue expanding its collaboration with Amazon Ads to support brands navigating increasingly complex global media environments.

About Yeahmobi
Yeahmobi is a global marketing brand focused on helping businesses achieve international growth through digital advertising, data-driven operations, and AI-powered marketing solutions.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

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