Ministry of Finance (Singapore)

Last week, the SMU Economics Society, OIKOS, proudly hosted our annual networking night, OIKOSCONNECT: Audentia. This year's theme, "Audentia," embodies empowerment and courage, inspiring students to explore diverse career pathways. One of the main highlights of the evening featured our panel discussion, "Building Bridges: Career Development Insights from Industry Leaders." We were honoured to invite esteemed speakers from various industries for our panel discussion: caroline liew, Dr. Yip Chun Seng, Mark Choo, Dhilip Kumar Raju, and Daryl Woo Wei Hao. Our panel speakers provided professional advice and insights into their specific fields of interest, further broadening career perspectives and encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones to explore various career opportunities. We also welcomed companies from various sectors, including Consulting, Finance, Hospitality, Sustainability, Impact Investing, Data Analytics, Marketing, and the Public Sector. A heartfelt thank you to Bloomberg, Capco, Synpulse, Tata Consultancy Services, Phillip Nova, BNY, and the Ministry of Finance (Singapore) for their participating in OIKOSCONNECT: Audentia. We express our sincere gratitude to each company and their representatives for dedicating their time to engage with our students and share their invaluable experiences. Additionally, we would also like to thank all alumni who were present at the event to network with, and offered their guidance to students. It was heart warming to witness students engaging and connecting with industry experts at the respective company booths, building meaningful and lasting connections through insightful conversations. This event was meticulously planned to bridge the gap between esteemed companies and aspiring students, fostering valuable exchanges of insights. We hope that these connections will support the career development of our students and empower them to skilfully navigate and take advantage of the multitude of opportunities available. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Crumbl, FairPrice Group, Feel Fresh, The Core Reformery and The SMU Shop. Your generous contributions made OIKOSCONNECT: Audentia a success and enriched the experience for all participants. We would also like to applaud the organising committee of OIKOSCONNECT: Audentia for their tireless dedication over the past six months, ensuring a smooth and impactful experience for all participants. Lastly, we sincerely appreciate the SMU Office of Alumni Relations and Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre for their support in facilitating communication, ensuring a smooth liaison process, and inviting alumni to participate which contributed to the success of OIKOSCONNECT: Audentia. Once again, thank you to everyone who made this event a success! We look forward to seeing you at our next event! #OIKOSCONNECT #Networking #CareerDevelopment #MeaningfulConnections

Congratulations to all Ministry of Finance (Singapore) family award recipients at the MOF National Awards Investiture! You inspire us all with your commitment and dedication to public service. Keep up the excellent work and may your spirit of service light the way for the next generation of public officers! (📸: MDDI Photos by Terence Tan)

Just wrapped up a fruitful trip to Washington DC! Had good discussions with other Finance Ministers at the 4th G20 FMCBG Meetings on the global economy, financial inclusion, and Multilateral Development Bank reforms. Singapore recently chaired the 55th Joint World Bank-IMF South-East Asia Constituency Meeting, where we shared insights on economic challenges and tackling key challenges. 🌏 These included strategies for integrating climate risks into macroeconomic policies to strengthen climate adaption efforts and economic resilience with the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action. I also had the pleasure of connecting with Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen and Indonesian Vice Minister Thomas Djiwandono. Another trip highlight? Meeting the Singaporeans here in DC and seeing how well they are doing. (Photo 6: MDDI Photo by Ngau Kai Yan) #G20 #WorldBank #InternationalMonetaryFund #Singapore #Finance

21 APEC economies make up over 75% of Singapore’s global trade in goods and services. I was in Peru earlier this week for the 31st APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, where we discussed ways to promote trade, investments and connectivity in the region. The meeting also discussed the global economic outlook and the importance of working together to uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system. I shared how sustainable finance, the digital economy and investment in our people are key enablers of inclusive and long-term growth. I congratulated APEC Chair, Peru Minister José Arista for a successful meeting and also had a good discussion with Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan. (Last photo by APEC Peru 2024) #ConnectWithCHT #APECPeru2024