Singapore to add at least 20,000 digital jobs

THE infocomm media (ICM) sector is likely to occupy a bigger share of Singapore's economy in future, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo said on Wednesday.

That's as some 20,000 digital roles are tipped to be added by the committed investments that the Economic Development Board secured in 2019 and 2020, or two-fifths of the job creation from these investments.

"As more sectors embark on digitalisation, the economywide demand for digital tech talent is set to increase significantly. The sector's growth also translates into attractive careers for Singaporeans," said Mrs Teo.