Role of EDB in ensuring Singapore's success in a new tech-driven world

Singapore's economy is well-resourced for start-ups, venture capital and private equity. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - The Economic Development Board has hit all its medium-term targets for 2021.

Almost $12 billion in new investments, over $5 billion in total business spending per year and almost $17 billion in annual value added. Around 17,000 jobs in the pipeline over the coming five years.

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