Tan Chok Kian, former POSB chairman, dies at 84
Singapore
TAN Chok Kian Alphonsus, a former chairman of the beloved Post Office Savings Bank died on Sunday, aged 84. Mr Tan was also a senior civil servant who had served on many ministries and statutory boards in the 70s and 80s.
He was acting deputy secretary for finance (1963); permanent secretary for national development (1970-71); permanent secretary for finance (1972-73) and permanent secretary for social affairs (1977). He retired from the civil service in 1986.
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
International
German unemployment rises more than expected, labour office says
China’s top leaders hint at property support, interest rate cuts
Thai economic growth slows in March due to soft demand, tourism
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
Bank of Japan upbeat on consumption, service price outlook
Any pivot on rates by Fed will mean more blood in stock markets