Intern, (Intelligence & Futures), Futures, Strategy and Plans Division
The role of the MTI Intelligence and Futures team is to shape Singapore’s economic strategy and inform leadership decision making by identifying and analysing opportunities and risks, through timely intelligence and futures thinking.

MTI Internship 2025: Intern, (Intelligence & Futures)
Ministry of Trade and Industry
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What the role is
What you will be working on
To support of Singapore’s long-term economic growth, we are looking for an intern who can support the team to:
1. Gather economic intelligence and conduct in-depth analysis of new and emerging growth areas
2. Conduct scenario planning and/or deep dives into geoeconomic trends
3. Collaborate with relevant ministries (e.g. PMO, MDDI) and agencies (e.g. NCSS, EDB, EnterpriseSG) to provide strategic foresight
Join us if you have the passion and interest in geoeconomics and/or emerging tech, and are keen to gain highly transferable skillsets such as:
1. Critical Foresight Skills: Learn how to apply futures thinking and develop scenario planning capabilities to anticipate opportunities and risks.
2. Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Gain the ability to analyse data & trends, and translate insights into actionable policy recommendations.
3. Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge: Expand your expertise in emerging industries and technologies, with a focus on sustainability, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics.
4. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Build skills in engaging diverse stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and securing buy-in from senior management, key decision-makers, industry players, and government agencies.
What we are looking for
• Interest in and understanding of emerging industries, technologies and geoeconomic trends
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• A self-starter mindset, exemplified by high initiative and resourcefulness in solving new problems
• Good project management skills
• A background in science, technology, engineering, economics, politics and/or international affairs would be advantageous
About Ministry of Trade and Industry
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!