Singapore must pay attention to those segments of the population who are at a greater risk of being left behind, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Monday (Aug 25).These include professionals, managers and executives roles that may be displaced by artificial intelligence (AI), and rank-and-file workers in sectors that are undergoing restructuring in response to heightened uncertainties in the global economy, he told participants at the Ministry of Trade and Industry's (MTI) Economic Dialogue 2025.The dialogue, which started in 2008, is a platform for students to gain insights into pertinent economic issues and challenges facing Singapore, and the role of economics in policymaking. Speaking on «navigating economic uncertainty in a polarised world», DPM Gan cautioned that «significant uncertainties» remain despite the US making deals with its key trading partners such as the European Union, Japan and South Korea. Read more