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At our 1st overseas event in Sentosa

One of the ways Singapore did this was by promoting the work of its newly-formed Economic Development Board (EDB), whose mission is “to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.” Foreign investment would, Yew hoped, jump-start the economy by creating employment for Singaporeans.

How Investment Made Singapore an Innovation Hub The ‘Singapore Miracle’ isn’t just one country’s rags-to-riches story. Other nations could use the same mix of investment, education, and innovation to rise out of poverty.

"Explaining the importance of Asean, Mr Chng said: "We need to get to know Asean better because that's how we're going to make our living, by facilitating the connections in Asean."

But Mr Lee lamented that it was not easy to convince Singaporeans to work in less popular countries, even though being more globally aware and connected will help them stay competitive in the job market.

Be more connected to Asean to remain competitive: Panel The need to understand Asean to seize the region's geographical advantage and stay ahead appears lost on many Singaporeans, and this is a concern for Economic Development Board managing director Chng Kai Fong.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

"INGAPORE needs to be more plugged into Asean and understand the region in order to seize the geographical advantage it has and stay ahead, Economic Development Board managing director Chng Kai Fong said on Monday."

Singaporeans urged to plug into Asean to tap geographical edge SINGAPORE needs to be more plugged into Asean and understand the region in order to seize the geographical advantage it has and stay ahead, Economic Development Board managing director Chng Kai Fong said on Monday. Read more at The Business Times.

Come network with EDB officers, past and present, as Siew Khiang and Mano lead you on a discovery of how to hone your career capital and navigate the multi-career world of today.

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Harnessing the potential of the digital revolution | News | Singapore Management University (SMU) The EDB Society and Singapore Management University hosted the second of the six-part Enterprise & Entrepreneur Series – Transforming Industries • Creating Value, on 6 March 2018 (Tuesday), with harnessing digital technology and innovation on the agenda.

Embracing old, new and disruptive forces | News | Singapore Management University (SMU) Most businesses are increasingly compelled to reinvent and transform themselves in today’s digital world and disruptive landscape. In Singapore, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship are widely regarded as key elements for business success.