Balestier Series Featuring Minister for Finance Mr. Lawrence Wong

Event Details

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The Balestier Series hosts distinguished Singaporean leaders from key sectors and Singapore Ministers who address AmCham members on subjects of significance. Launched in 2014, AmCham's Balestier Series celebrates two centuries of economic and commercial exchange between Singapore and the United States. The Series is named after Joseph Balestier, the first consul to Singapore for the United States who served from 1837 to 1852.

We are honored to host Singapore's Minister for Finance as he speaks to us about how Singapore is managing the challenges brought about by the pandemic and other global developments, as well as Singapore's efforts to remain a strong, resilient and viable destination for trade, investment and global talent.

Given the on-going safe management measures and venue capacity restrictions, seats will be limited. We encourage AmCham members to limit their registrations to one representative per company.

All registrations are subject to a waitlist and confirmation. Confirmed attendees will receive an email affirming their registrations as well as a payment link. Payment needs to be made within two days, otherwise the seat will be released.

* For any enquires please contact the AmCham Programming and Events Team at pe@amcham.com.sg.

* All registrations are subject to a waitlist and confirmation. Confirmed attendees will receive an email affirming their registrations as well as a payment link. Payment needs to be made within two days, otherwise the seat will be released.

* Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be provided for cancellations. Replacement will be accepted. For replacement, please provide full details by November 24, 2021.

Speakers

Mr. Lawrence Wong

Minister at Ministry of Finance

Mr. Lawrence Wong was elected a Member of Parliament in May 2011 and was re-elected in September 2015 and July 2020. He has held positions in the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Communications and Information, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, the Ministry of National Development, and the Ministry of Education.

Mr. Wong co-chairs the Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19, and is the Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). He is also a member of the GIC Board, the Future Economy Council, the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council and the National Research Foundation Board, and co-chairs the Singapore-Shanghai Comprehensive Cooperation Council.

He chairs the PAP Community Foundation and contributes to the labour movement as Chairman of the Singapore Labour Foundation, and Advisor to the Union of Power and Gas Employees.

Beginning his career as a civil servant, Mr. Wong had worked previously as the Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority and the Principal Private Secretary to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. At the community level, he was involved in youth work in the church and voluntary organisations.

Mr. Wong was educated at Tanjong Katong Secondary School and Victoria Junior College. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

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