SMU and leading digital commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, Synagie, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop continuing education and training programmes. The programmes are specially designed to address the specific talent and skills shortages faced by the technology and eCommerce sector. Over 60 SMU-certified programmes across seven areas of focus will be co-developed by SMU Academy (SMUA), the professional training arm of SMU, and Synagie Commerce Academy (SCA). Jack Lim, Executive Director of SMUA, pointed out that local e-commerce sales are expected to reach as high as $13.4 billion in 2026. Business training courses would not only enable relevant companies to improve their employees’ skills and meet business needs, but also allow them to get in touch with more outstanding talents.
The MoU signing ceremony, which was held at SMU's Administration Building in Bras Basah, also featured a panel. It comprised executive vice president from Lazada Group Ms Moony Li, founder and managing director of Singapore skincare brand Porcelain Ms Pauline Ng and SMU Assistant Professor of Communication Management Roh Sungjong and co-founder of ShopBack Joel Leong. They discussed how to embed sustainability into e-commerce businesses, the role of competition in the sector and how the sector must evolve to train new talent.
Source: Lianhe Zaobao and Straits Times
