BT Celebrates Movers and Shakers Behind Singapore's Economic Prosperity

Over 400 Attend Gala Dinner to Recognize Nation's Vibrant Business Community

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Singapore's remarkable transformation from a fishing village to a First World financial hub owes much to the country's ecosystem of home-grown corporates and multinationals that have proudly called it home.

The Business Times celebrated this success story in style on Aug 12, when more than 400 people—including current and former political office-holders, industry heavyweights, business leaders, and diplomats—gathered at Marina Bay Sands for the Singapore Stories gala dinner.

The evening served as a tribute to the nation's vibrant business community, recognizing its hard-won achievements and commitment to creating jobs, expanding industry capabilities, and fostering innovation. The event was supported by Temasek.

In her keynote address, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu noted that BT has played a crucial and enduring role in telling Singapore's economic story.

"Since its founding in 1976, BT has been more than a financial daily. It has been a fact-checker, a storyteller, a convener, and a catalyst—shaping discourse, celebrating excellence, and strengthening market function through information access," she said.

"Beyond timely and accurate reporting on global developments, such as the US tariffs and the Covid-19 pandemic, BT has continued to provide thoughtful, in-depth features that clarify the roles of key companies in our economy and help spread broader messages like supply chain resilience and energy transition."

Ms. Fu brought up two recent features on companies that were also present at the event.