Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone important and timely: Gan Kim Yong

CNA

21-04-2025

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is important and timely as global protectionism rises, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Apr 21. He said it shows how like-minded nations can work together, so they both benefit. He added that it also means businesses have new firms to turn to strengthen their supply chains, amid sweeping US tariffs. He was speaking at the first joint business and investment forum in Johor, attended by more than 800 stakeholders. CNA spoke to Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate at the NUS Business School, who discussed how the SEZ will help firms face uncertainties caused by the US tariffs. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is important and timely as global protectionism rises, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Apr 21. He said it shows how like-minded nations can work together, so they both benefit. He added that it also means businesses have new firms to turn to strengthen their supply chains, amid sweeping US tariffs. He was speaking at the first joint business and investment forum in Johor, attended by more than 800 stakeholders. CNA spoke to Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate at the NUS Business School, who discussed how the SEZ will help firms face uncertainties caused by the US tariffs.