Bloomberg New Economy Welcomes Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry to Advisory Board
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, joins Bloomberg New Economy’s advisory board as Co-Chair alongside Gina Raimondo and Mario Draghi; also joining the board are Merit Janow, Takeshi Niinami and Eyal Ofer
NEW YORK AUGUST 6, 2025 – Bloomberg New Economy, the global platform that unites leaders in pursuit of shared prosperity, today announced that H.E. Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, will serve as Honorary Co-Chair of its advisory board alongside Gina Raimondo and Mario Draghi. Also joining this group are Merit Janow, Professor of Practice and former Dean at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs; Takeshi Niinami, Chief Executive Officer of Suntory Holdings; and Eyal Ofer, Chairman of Ofer Global.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan’s career spans both public service and the private sector. His valuable perspectives on international trade, economic policy and finance will be indispensable to the advisory board as Bloomberg prepares to bring its flagship conference, the New Economy Forum, to Singapore for a fifth year on November 19 – 21, 2025.
“Singapore is pleased to host this influential economic forum at a time of increasing uncertainty in the global environment, when collaboration is more vital than ever,” said Deputy Prime Minister Gan. “I am honored to be a part of the Bloomberg New Economy Advisory Board, and to work alongside this global community to discuss forward-looking solutions that pave the way for a more resilient global economy, with Singapore as a trusted partner at the center of these efforts.”
Under the guiding theme of “Thriving in an Age of Extremes,” the program for this year’s New Economy Forum is being built on a set of editorial pillars that reflect the state of the world and the forces shaping its future: Technological Disruption, Supply Chain Reorientation, Geopolitical Realignment, Energy Transition, Financial Dynamism, Climate Risk and Breakthrough Medicines & Therapies.
“The environment for global trade, investment and innovation has changed so dramatically and so quickly, no company or country can afford to rely on old assumptions,” said Erik Schatzker, Editorial Director of Bloomberg New Economy. “That’s why our program at the Forum will confront the challenges of adapting to and developing strategies for these challenging new conditions. Trade, for obvious reasons, will be a special area of focus.”
The 2025 New Economy Forum’s Founding Partners currently include Envision, HSBC, and Tata Sons. PwC is a Presenting Partner. Singapore returns as the Host Country Partner. Follow Bloomberg New Economy across LinkedIn and X for the latest updates and use #NewEconomyForum to join the conversation. To inquire about participating in this invitation-only event, visit https://www.bloombergneweconomy.com/invitation-request-form/.
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