: Opening Speech by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry at SWITCH 2025
On 29 October 2025, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry delivered opening remarks at SWITCH 2025.
DPM highlighted how SWITCH, now in its 10th year, reflects Singapore's journey of ambition, perseverance, and partnership in innovation. Against the backdrop of a volatile global economy, he stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen partnerships between public and private sector ecosystem builders, while investing in the next frontier of science and technology. The next phase of Singapore's growth, he noted, will be shaped by its ability to innovate, connect, and collaborate, fostering an ecosystem where innovation thrives, businesses scale, and breakthroughs from Singapore make a meaningful impact globally.
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