8. Digital demand: Managing and analysing data and relating it to problem-solving and strategy execution will be a key topic for many executives in 2016. The ability to make better use of the latest IT will have more of an impact on a company's commercial performance in 2016 than it ever had before. Many businesses will therefore have a renewed focus on recruiting big data experts in order to control and direct their strategy using data-driven insights and analytics.
9. Runaway train: Singapore's construction industry will see continued demand for engineers with specific rail project experience thanks to the expansion of the MRT network. In particular, we will see demand for engineers and project managers with tunnelling experience, M&E engineers with station and tunnelling experience, signalling design engineers, and Permanent Way design.
10. Importance of Singapore: Singapore will continue to remain important as a gateway to South East Asia. We anticipate that many positions, particularly within the professional services sector, will be created thanks to the increasing trade and investment relations between Singapore and its emerging market neighbours (particularly Myanmar, Indonesia, and Vietnam). As a result, candidates with regional experience will be at a greater advantage to those who have more of a domestic focus.
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