[RichDad]

you do not get the big picture.

in singapore, the govt will support new industries/companies for 10 years with discount.
the govt will ask the people to learn the new fields.
end of 10 years, these industries move out of singapore when there is no more discount.
the govt will then support another new industries/companies for 10 years at discount.
the govt will ask the people to learn the another new fields.
this cycle is repeated.

in taiwan, the govt will invest to build new industries for 10 years with discount.
the govt will ask the people to learn the new fields.
these industries will stay permanent in taiwan.

Not much diff lah. Tech n info are always changing n upgrading so most people need to learn new things either directly or indirectly related. There are exceptions I am sure. You mentioned semicon. I no expert so don't know.

All I know is that the gist is to keep learning and upgrading. We can't stand still. I don't think cotton meant to keep changing to new industries. It depends on the opportunities.

In SG, you can also go deep in certain industries. Each country is different yet the principles of life long learning are the same