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How to Overcome This Trade War Crisis! Invaluable Wisdom from SMS Tan Kiat How!
By 1M65  •  April 15, 2025
In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How to unpack the growing threat of a global trade war, and what it means for Singapore’s economy, jobs, and our long-term competitiveness. Minister Tan shares his first-hand reflections on how Singapore should respond to rising protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty — with sharp insights on resilience, regional cooperation, and economic diversification. He also offers a rare glimpse into his personal investment portfolio, including how he balances risk, invests for the long term, and manages his finances amid global uncertainty. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Minister Tan’s take on the trade war 07:45 - How Singapore plans to respond 15:10 - His personal investment philosophy 21:00 - Advice for Singaporeans navigating the global economy 25:00 - Final thoughts If you care about Singapore’s future, or want to learn how a policymaker invests during uncertain times, this is a must-watch. Subscribe for more interviews, macro insights, and personal finance strategies....
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Loo founded the Non-Profit 1M65 Movement and was one of the few non-civil servants to receive the Public Sector Transformation Award in 2018 for his 1M65 efforts. Kate, Loo’s daughter, is a 19-year-old finance guru wannabe. If you’d like to hear more from Loo and Kate on Personal Finance, please join the 1M65 Telegram Discussion Group or watch their entertaining Youtube channel.
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