Singapore overtakes Switzerland in global talent ranking, fueled by AI readiness, as U.S. slips to 9th spot

Singapore overtakes Switzerland in global talent ranking, fueled by AI readiness, as U.S. slips to 9th spot

Singapore tops the list in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index by INSEAD and Portulans Institute. Calvin Chan Wai Meng | E+ | Getty Images Singapore has claimed the top position in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) for the first time, bolstered by its robust education systems, sound governance and a proactive approach … Read more

At age 16, he spent $23 to buy a website domain. 9 years later, his blue-collar business brings in $1.3 million a year

At age 16, he spent  to buy a website domain. 9 years later, his blue-collar business brings in .3 million a year

Zames Chew and Amos Chew are the co-founders of Repair.sg. Courtesy of Repair.sg Growing up, Zames Chew thought he wanted to work a white-collar role at a company like Google, but his career took a different turn. Today, the 26-year-old runs the Singapore-based handyman service Repair.sg, alongside his 24-year-old brother and co-founder, Amos Chew. In … Read more