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Don’t meddle with GIC, Temasek’s mandates

But, more granular information about their performance could help foster trust among their stakeholders

Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow says: “We will continue to review their mandates and performance regularly in line with changes in the global economic investment landscape."

Returns generated by GIC, Temasek ‘reasonable and within expectations’: Jeffrey Siow

Temasek operates mainly as a ‘bottom-up investor’, while GIC’s mandate is to preserve the international purchasing power of its assets under management

On Oct 14, US Treasury sanctions were announced against Chen Zhi, his conglomerate Prince Holding Group, and Chen’s associates. Chen had set up a family office, DW Capital Holdings, in Singapore in 2018.

Two SFO funds linked to Chen Zhi’s group were granted tax incentives: Chee Hong Tat

MAS takes ‘risk-proportionate approach’ to maintain Singapore’s status as a trusted financial centre, he says

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, flanked by Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (right) and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, speaking at the opening of Singapore's 15th Parliament on Sept 5.

Singapore to foster ‘outgoing and experimental spirit’ in refreshed economic strategy: Tharman

This is how the Republic can grow leading firms and secure good jobs with rising incomes for its people, says the president

A coalition of opposition MPs has backed conservative construction magnate Anutin Charnvirakul to take the top office, with a vote scheduled for Friday.

Thai royal officials reject parliament dissolution bid

This will pave the way for a vote on a new leader

Malaysia wants to strengthen fiscal management and avoid the massive financial losses linked to corruption cases like the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal.

Malaysia's parliament approves law to regulate government procurement

It provides a framework for all government agencies and local authorities that utilise public funds

An interactive guide on what to expect when Singapore’s 15th Parliament opens

An interactive guide on what to expect when Singapore’s 15th Parliament opens

Lawrence Wong’s first Cabinet as prime minister, formed following the 2025 General Election, was sworn in on May 23. The focus has now turned to the opening of Singapore’s 15th Parliament on Sep 5.

Business across sectors including manufacturing, logistics and the digital economy can benefit from the improved cross-border flow of goods and people, says the Singapore minister of state.

Singapore aware of companies’ worries about Johor-Singapore SEZ, will monitor impact: Alvin Tan

Companies can benefit by setting up on both sides, siting some operations in Johor, with headquarter and research functions in Singapore