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Ministry of Trade and Industry

Educate first for more constructive outcomes, says Foo Cexiang of his push for citizen participation 

Minister of State for Manpower and Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang said he hopes to build platforms for anyone with a passion to thrive. 
Minister of State for Manpower and Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang said he hopes to build platforms for anyone with a passion to thrive. 

New MOS Foo Cexiang wants to help workers switch sectors, find jobs more quickly for those who reskill

Minister of State for Manpower and for Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang calls for a “give and take” approach for a family-friendly workplace, but warns against hard-coding work flexibility into rules.
Minister of State for Manpower and for Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang calls for a “give and take” approach for a family-friendly workplace, but warns against hard-coding work flexibility into rules.

Singapore unveils new initiatives to help companies harness AI, such as to develop new products

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong viewing a humanoid robot under development at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology on Oct 27. Among the new initiatives is the Champions of AI programme to help ambitious Singapore-based companies committed to making AI a core driver of growth.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong viewing a humanoid robot under development at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology on Oct 27. Among the new initiatives is the Champions of AI programme to help ambitious Singapore-based companies committed to making AI a core driver of growth.

S’pore to tap biomethane as fossil gas replacement from 2028 in new pilot: Gan Kim Yong

Singapore’s industries account for around 65% of the country’s emissions, including emissions from the electricity that they use.
Singapore’s industries account for around 65% of the country’s emissions, including emissions from the electricity that they use.

Singapore’s GDP grew by 5.4% in third quarter of 2026

On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the Singapore economy expanded by 1.1%, easing from the 1.5% growth in the second quarter.
On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the Singapore economy expanded by 1.1%, easing from the 1.5% growth in the second quarter.

Govt intervention to address disruption, uncertainty must follow basic economic principles: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong at the Economist Service’s 25th anniversary dinner at Parkroyal Collection Pickering on Sept 30.
PM Lawrence Wong at the Economist Service’s 25th anniversary dinner at Parkroyal Collection Pickering on Sept 30.

Singapore chip industry gets ‘SG Semiconductor’ as a national brand identity

Announced on Sept 25 by Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng, SG Semiconductor will make it easier for companies and talent to understand what the country and its chip ecosystem offers.
Announced on Sept 25 by Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng, SG Semiconductor will make it easier for companies and talent to understand what the country and its chip ecosystem offers.

Singapore joins over 50 US trade partners for webinar on forced labour prohibitions

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the US shared its perspective on the design and enforcement of forced labour import prohibitions.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the US shared its perspective on the design and enforcement of forced labour import prohibitions.

Singapore will have to carefully assess any action aimed at easing US tariff rates: DPM Gan

Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan told Parliament.
Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan told Parliament.

Timeline, reclamation profile of new western island not yet determined: Chee Hong Tat

The Government will conduct technical studies to inform development plans, including the reclamation profile.
The Government will conduct technical studies to inform development plans, including the reclamation profile.

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