Breakdown on Investments Secured by Singapore from 2005-2020

Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether he can provide a breakdown on the investments secured by Singapore from 2005-2020; (b) after the completion of these projects, what is their contribution of value-add per annum; (c) how many new jobs are created per year; and (d) what percentage of the jobs are manufacturing, research and development, and professional services in emerging sectors.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Member may refer to the table below for the breakdown on investments, contribution of value-add and new jobs created per year 1 .

On average, about 23,000 jobs are created annually as a result of these committed investments, of which about 40% went to manufacturing, 20% to research, and 40% to Services, including Professional Services.

Note(s) to Question No(s) 37:

1 All investment figures from industries covered by EDB (refer to EDB’s media release on investment commitments in 2020 for breakdown of industries), and do not cover all investments into Singapore.