AI and Jobs in Singapore and Hong Kong

May 13, 2026, 09:46
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Singapore and Hong Kong are changing their jobs and money plans. They want to help people because AI is changing how we work.

Main Body

Singapore wants to be a leader in AI. The government has a new plan. They want to help workers move from old jobs to new jobs in health and social care. In Hong Kong, there are fewer jobs for new university students. Many jobs in offices and computer programming are gone. AI now does this work. Hong Kong is starting a new program called 'Upskill Hong Kong'. This program helps young people learn new skills for better jobs.

Conclusion

Both cities want workers with high skills. This helps them stay strong in the world.

Learning

💡 Focus: 'Want to' (Desires and Plans)

In the text, we see a pattern: [Person/Place] + want to + [Action].

This is the easiest way to talk about your future or your goals in English.

Examples from the text:

  • Singapore want to be a leader.
  • They want to help people.
  • Both cities want workers.

How to use it:

  • I → want to learn English.
  • You → want to find a job.
  • The company → wants to grow. (Add 's' for one person/thing)

🛠 Vocabulary: Change & Movement

Look at these words from the story that describe 'moving' from one state to another:

  1. Changing →\rightarrow making something different.
  2. Move →\rightarrow going from an old job to a new job.
  3. Upskill →\rightarrow learning more to get better.

Vocabulary Learning

jobs (n.)
positions of employment
Example:She has many jobs in the city.
help (v.)
to make it easier for someone to do something
Example:She helps her friends with their homework.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:The people in the park were enjoying the sunshine.
AI (n.)
artificial intelligence, computer systems that can think
Example:AI can write stories and solve problems.
work (v.)
to do a job or task
Example:They work from nine to five.
leader (n.)
a person who leads or directs a group
Example:He is the leader of the team.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
new (adj.)
recently made or started
Example:She bought a new car.
workers (n.)
people who do a job
Example:The workers built the bridge.
old (adj.)
not new; from the past
Example:The old building needs repairs.
health (n.)
the state of being free from illness
Example:Good health is very important.
social (adj.)
relating to society or community
Example:Social events bring people together.
care (n.)
attention given to someone
Example:She gave the baby lots of care.
university (n.)
a place where people study higher education
Example:He studied at the university.
students (n.)
people who study at school or university
Example:The students listened to the lecture.
offices (n.)
rooms where people work with desks
Example:The offices are in the downtown area.
computer (n.)
an electronic device that can do calculations
Example:She uses a computer for her work.
programming (n.)
writing instructions for a computer
Example:Programming is his favorite hobby.
program (n.)
a planned set of activities
Example:The government launched a new program.
young (adj.)
not old; of a small age
Example:The young people joined the club.
skills (n.)
abilities to do something well
Example:He has many useful skills.
better (adj.)
of higher quality or more good
Example:She wants a better job.
both (adj.)
two together
Example:Both cities have many parks.
cities (n.)
large towns where many people live
Example:The cities are busy at night.
high (adj.)
at a great height or level
Example:The high building has a view.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:They stay at home on weekends.
strong (adj.)
having great power or force
Example:The bridge is very strong.
world (n.)
the planet Earth and all people
Example:The world is changing fast.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:They want to change their jobs.
move (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:He will move to a new house.
learn (v.)
to gain knowledge or skill
Example:She wants to learn a new language.
plans (n.)
ideas for future actions
Example:They made plans for the trip.
money (n.)
currency used for buying things
Example:She saved money for a trip.
fewer (adj.)
not as many
Example:There are fewer cars on the road.
gone (adj.)
no longer present
Example:The keys are gone.
now (adv.)
at this time
Example:We are here now.
does (v.)
third person singular of 'do'
Example:She does her homework every day.