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Lim Hng Kiang on how the government is expanding Singapore's economic space [full speech]
Here's a transcript of the speech Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang delivered during MTI's Committee of Supply Debate on Friday, March 2.
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Low Yen Ling on equipping the workforce with relevant skills and global market expertise [full speech]
Here's a transcript of the speech that Low Yen Ling, senior parliamentary secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, delivered during MTI's Committee of Supply Debate on Friday, March 2.
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