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Gan Kim Yong

Nearly $100m to be pumped into municipal, industrial water solutions: Gan Kim Yong

Tengah Service Reservoir will supply water to Tengah Town.
Tengah Service Reservoir will supply water to Tengah Town.

MAS to offer gold vaulting services to foreign central banks from October

The Singapore Exchange will establish an over-the-counter gold clearing system by the end of 2026.
The Singapore Exchange will establish an over-the-counter gold clearing system by the end of 2026.

Singapore announces new road map to improve standards and conformance capabilities, partnerships

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the Standards and Conformance 2035 road map on June 11.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the Standards and Conformance 2035 road map on June 11.

$500 CDC vouchers for all S’porean households from June 11; Govt ready to do more if needed: DPM Gan

This tranche of vouchers has been brought forward by half a year from January 2027 to June 2026 as the Government understands Singaporeans’ cost of living concerns.
This tranche of vouchers has been brought forward by half a year from January 2027 to June 2026 as the Government understands Singaporeans’ cost of living concerns.

Semicon giant Applied Materials opens $600m Singapore plant, adds 1,000 jobs amid AI chip boom

(From left) Regional president of Applied Materials (SEA) Brian Tan; chariman of EDB Png Cheong Boon;  president and CEO of Applied Materials, Gary Dickerson; Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong; chairman of the board of directors of Applied Materials Thomas J. Iannotti; CEO of JTC Corporation Jacqueline Poh; and group vice-president and head of Worldwide Manufacturing Operations of Applied Materials KC Ong at the Tampines campus opening ceremony.
(From left) Regional president of Applied Materials (SEA) Brian Tan; chariman of EDB Png Cheong Boon;  president and CEO of Applied Materials, Gary Dickerson; Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong; chairman of the board of directors of Applied Materials Thomas J. Iannotti; CEO of JTC Corporation Jacqueline Poh; and group vice-president and head of Worldwide Manufacturing Operations of Applied Materials KC Ong at the Tampines campus opening ceremony.

Singapore, Indonesia plan joint study to transform Batam, Bintan into ‘vibrant digital hub’

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (right) and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Jakarta on June 9.
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (right) and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Jakarta on June 9.

Singapore must strengthen its position as a trusted AI financial hub: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.
DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.

Economic Strategy Review

Workers in Singapore at risk of disruption could be offered ‘career bridges’ into other jobs

Generic of office workers at Raffles Place on May 12, 2026. Can be used for stories on Economic Strategy Review (ESR), economy, workers, workforce. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Generic of office workers at Raffles Place on May 12, 2026. Can be used for stories on Economic Strategy Review (ESR), economy, workers, workforce. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Economic Strategy Review

S’pore sets out economic strategy road map to stay competitive, create good jobs

The country also needs to be more agile and adaptable to the rapid pace of change. This includes helping its workers transition to new jobs or reskill in their current ones.
The country also needs to be more agile and adaptable to the rapid pace of change. This includes helping its workers transition to new jobs or reskill in their current ones.

DPM Gan Kim Yong reappointed as MAS chairman

DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.
DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.

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