UOB plans to hire 1,000 graduates over 12 months amid concerns about AI and entry-level jobs

The Straits Times reports that UOB expects to hire 1,000 young graduates in the 12 months following its October 8, 2026, announcement. The bank also plans to train 5,500 managers by the end of 2027 for an AI-enabled workplace. CEO Wee Ee Cheong said AI can perform many routine entry-level tasks, but people are still needed to sell and make decisions.