The latest news and top stories on Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, a role he assumed in 2021. He also chairs the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With a background in engineering and a career spanning the civil service, private sector (including CEO of NatSteel), and various ministerial portfolios such as Health and Manpower, he brings extensive experience. His responsibilities include driving economic growth, fostering trade relations, and advancing initiatives like expanding the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. He notably co-chaired the COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Taskforce and has focused on healthcare, manpower policies, and developing Singapore’s digital and green economies.