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Who We Are

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.

What we do

Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

 

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We undertake investment promotion and industry development in the manufacturing and internationally tradeable services sectors. Industries within our purview account for more than a third of Singapore’s annual GDP.

Besides facilitating investments, we engage Singapore’s existing base of companies to transform their operations and boost productivity, and to generate growth in adjacent and disruptive areas by growing new businesses out of Singapore.

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We work with companies by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments, as well as their transformation and growth initiatives. 

We also work closely with other Singapore government agencies to constantly improve our pro-business environment, and ensure that our industries are supported by a globally competitive workforce through talent development.

We invest through EDBI in globally competitive businesses to create successful, sustainable industries and to achieve long term shareholder value. Investing since 1991, EDBI is the dedicated corporate investment arm of the EDB, and a global investor in select high growth technology sectors covering Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Emerging Technology (ET), Healthcare (HC) and other strategic industries. 

As a value creating investor, EDBI assists companies seeking to grow in Asia and globally through Singapore with our patient capital and by leveraging our broad network and expertise.

"EDB is selective in engaging and promoting investments which meet the resource profile and the aspirations of Singaporeans. We are committed to ensuring that activities in Singapore are fit for the future and sustainable in the medium to long term.

We are confident that these efforts will accelerate our shift from being a value adding economy to being a value creating one, to bring about sustainable economic opportunities for all."

Dr Beh Swan Gin
Chairman, Singapore Economic Development Board



What we stand for

At EDB, our work is instrumental in planning and preparing for our nation’s future. Our vision, mission and values are the key principles that serve to guide us in what we do, and how we act.

Our Vision

A Global Leader, A Great City, A Home in Asia For Business, Innovation and Talent

Our Mission

We create for Singapore, sustainable economic growth with vibrant business and good job opportunities.

Our Values

Shared by one and all at EDB, our value statements shape and guide the organization in the work we undertake.

  • We pursue win-win-win.
  • We seek to understand and be understood.
  • We think big and start small.
  • We take ownership.
  • We learn continuously and share generously.
  • We respect all and care for each other.

As part of the Singapore Public Service, we also uphold the Public Service values of Integrity, Service and Excellence.

<p>Singapore EDB Corporate Brochure</p>

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