Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, on the launch of the refreshed Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan at the opening of Kwong Cheong Thye’s new factory

First published 10 Feb 2026 / Last updated 10 Feb 2026

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: Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, on the launch of the refreshed Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan at the opening of Kwong Cheong Thye’s new factory

On 9 February 2026, Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, delivered a speech on the launch of the refreshed Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan (IDP) at the opening of Kwong Cheong Thye’s new factory.

SMS said that since the first Food Manufacturing IDP in 2021, artificial intelligence has emerged as a key enabler of efficiency and innovation, alongside the ongoing need to raise productivity in traditional sectors, amid manpower constraints. Enterprise Singapore and IMDA have worked closely to update the IDP, ensuring that it remains responsive to the needs and capabilities of our food manufacturers.

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