Emerging Stronger Taskforce names 15 business leaders as members

Singapore

A GOVERNMENT-led task force set up to guide Singapore's economic growth beyond the pandemic, appointed 15 business leaders as members during its inaugural video conference meeting on Wednesday, where it also defined its areas of focus.

The Emerging Stronger Taskforce (EST) will identify systemic shifts arising from the Covid-19 outbreak, and assess the impact of these shifts on the Singapore economy and how they translate into challenges and opportunities, the Future Economy Council (FEC) said in a statement.

The task force, which is under the council, will provide recommendations on how Singapore should refresh its economic strategies to "stay economically resilient and build new sources of dynamism" in a post-Covid-19 world, FEC said.

Co-chaired by Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for National Development, and Tan Chong Meng, PSA International Group CEO, the task force was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat a month ago.

They are joined by 15 industry representatives, who hail from a range of sectors including finance, property and health:

"Each member brings a wealth of experience, expertise and deep connections with industries and I look forward to their contributions," Minister Lee said.

Apart from these members, the task force will also consult widely and invite Singaporeans to share their views. It is planning to share its preliminary recommendations with FEC by early next year.