Economic Development Board Singapore
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the lead government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.
See below for the Latest Economic Development Board Singapore News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
HCLTech to open fifth Singapore lab in 2025
HCLTech to open fifth Singapore lab in 2025
The lab regional will assist enterprises in advancing AI initiatives.
Gan Kim Yong named as new chairman of EDB’s International Advisory Council
He succeeds Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.
EDB launches RFI exercise for foreign system schools
The exercise will allow FSS to invest in sites with long-term leases.
Slightly positive business outlook seen in manufacturing sector firms
A net weighted balance of 7% expects an improved situation.
Manufacturing output dips 10.5% MoM in August
Excluding the biomedical manufacturing segment, the output would’ve fallen by 16.6% MoM.
EDB works with Johnson & Johnson to innovate SG’s life sciences
The collaboration backs early-stage firms and fast track innovative medicines.
New WMI programme seeks to protect family offices vs financial crime
It will also impose compliance requirements and standards for taxes.
Manufacturing firms optimistic about business in the remaining months of 2023
Across industries, firms in the transport engineering cluster expressed the highest optimism.
Manufacturing output drops 4.9% in June
Excluding the biomedical manufacturing segment, the output would’ve fallen 5.2%.
What to expect from gov’t Supply Chain Management talent initiatives
Singapore will create 700 new career openings in the industry.
SG Tourism Board appoints new chief executive
Melissa Ow will take on the new role.
Manufacturing output drops 4.2% YoY in March
Excluding biomedical manufacturing, the output would have fallen by 6.0% YoY.
MTI, economic agencies undergo reshuffling
Affected agencies include the EDB and Enterprise Singapore.
Manufacturing output down 8.9% in February
Without biomedical manufacturing data, output declined nearly 5%.
Gov't revamps GIP to benefit local start-ups
The changes will support Singapore’s start-up and financial ecosystem.
V-shaped recovery expected in some manufacturing sectors despite contraction
Demand will pick up for transport engineering and general manufacturing.
Manufacturing output drops 2.7% YoY in January
Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output would have fallen by 6.3% YoY.
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