Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jan 27)

Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 06:29 PM
    • Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (seventh from left) says that research and development and advanced manufacturing, among others, will further reinforce Singapore’s position as a semiconductor hub.
    • Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (seventh from left) says that research and development and advanced manufacturing, among others, will further reinforce Singapore’s position as a semiconductor hub. PHOTO: ST

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