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Yi Shyan: What it takes to be a world-class outfit

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Lee U-Wen

Lee U-Wen

Published Tue, Nov 4, 2014 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE issue of what it means to be a "world-class Singapore enterprise" was debated in Parliament on Tuesday. Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan listed two distinguishing attributes in order for a company to be defined as such.

    First, it should have a competent leader at the helm, backed by talented people. Second, it should have a business model that stands out from the competition in its industry.

    Singapore ParliamentLee Yi ShyanSCCCISingapore SMEs

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