Gates Foundation expands into Singapore with EDB support

The expansion aims to boost philanthropic partnerships across Southeast Asia.

The Gates Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, plans to open an office in Singapore.

This move aims to strengthen its partnerships with governments, philanthropies, and institutions across Southeast Asia and support progress toward global health and development goals.

“Singapore’s leadership in innovation and philanthropy makes it an ideal hub to help scale solutions that improve lives across the region and beyond,” Hari Menon, director of the Gates Foundation in South & Southeast Asia said.

The expansion is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

“Singapore’s strategic location and research ecosystem makes it a strong platform for advancing healthcare, fintech, and AI innovations that can deliver meaningful impact across the region and the world,” Jermaine Loy, managing director of EDB said.

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