{
  "id": 9746113,
  "title": "S'pore must help local workers & firms benefit from global opportunities: DPM Gan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/spore-must-help-local-workers-firms-benefit-from-global-opportunities",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:06:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/09/local-workers-firms-benefit-global-opportunities-gan-kim-yong/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong emphasized on September 25 that Singapore must assist local workers and businesses in capitalizing on global opportunities. To achieve this, he stated that Singapore must bolster its own capabilities. Speaking at the second day of the FutureChina Global Forum 2026, Gan discussed how collaboration between Singapore and China can bolster resilience in both countries and across Southeast Asia. The two nations have long built trust through mutually beneficial cooperation, which should now be leveraged to enhance Singapore's and ASEAN's capabilities. Gan highlighted that the traditional model of opening up driving development is now challenged by geopolitical rivalry, making countries more wary of dependencies and economic security. He noted that while Singapore and China have benefited from trade and investment, local businesses and workers have questioned their fair share in the gains from openness and growth, as well as technological advancements. Rather than closing up to protect local businesses, Gan believes Singapore needs to optimize the benefits of openness. He stressed the importance of helping local enterprises move up the value chain and equipping workers with skills for new roles. Gan affirmed that a stronger and more resilient ASEAN should be a shared priority for Singapore and China, as increased prosperity in the region would provide more markets, resilient supply chains, and stronger partners for both nations. He also highlighted the Singapore-China Digital Policy Dialogue, where both countries can exchange perspectives on AI governance and data and foster trust in the responsible use of technology. In the green economy, Singapore and China have established a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor in Tianjin, demonstrating their cooperation in adopting alternative fuels, digital solutions, and workforce development. By pursuing such cooperative ventures, they aim to build capabilities and support regional businesses and workers in new growth areas.",
  "summary": "He said Singapore will pursue cooperation that supports participation for its people and businesses in new growth areas.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}