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Goh Keng Swee DUT (simplified Chinese: 吴庆瑞; traditional Chinese: 吳慶瑞; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Khèng-sūi; pinyin: Wú Qìngruì; 6 October 1918 – 14 May 2010), born Robert Goh Keng Swee, was a Singaporean statesman and economist who served as 2nd Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore between 1973 and 1985.
May 14, 2010 · Goh Keng Swee (Dr) (b. 6 October 1918, Malacca–d. 14 May 2010, Singapore)1 has often been called the “economic architect” of Singapore for his great contributions to the development of Singapore into a prosperous nation during his terms as minister for finance and defence.
Dr Goh Keng Swee (6 October 1918–14 May 2010), 1 one of the founding members of the People’s Action Party (PAP), 2 orchestrated much of modern Singapore’s economic success. Among other notable accomplishments, Goh famously rescued the island from the brink of bankruptcy and was instrumental in shaping its industrialisation programme. 3.
May 23, 2016 · 1. His unusual appointment as MAS chief. Besides helming the Ministry of Finance on two occasions (1959 to 1965, 1967 to 1970), he was the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) chief from 1980 to...
The passing of Dr Goh Keng Swee (1918–2010), who laid the foundation stones of Singapore’s economy and defence forces, has left the nation without one of its most well-respected citizens.
Oct 30, 2023 · Goh Keng Swee, widely recognized as a key architect of this transformation, made significant contributions that transcended multiple sectors, becoming emblematic of Singapore's ascension on the world stage.
Remembering Dr Goh Keng Swee (1918–2010) Kwa Chong Guan from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies remembers the legacy, contributions and impact of former Finance, Defence and Education Minister Goh Keng Swee. Goh Keng Swee chaired after his electoral victory in Kreta Ayer, 1963.
Jan 1, 2012 · Dr Goh Keng Swee was Singapore’s first Minister for Finance from 1959 to 1965 who initiated Singapore’s first industrial estate now known as Jurong Town.
4 days ago · The named professorship honors Dr. Goh Keng Swee, the founder of the East Asian Institute (EAI), and Singapore’s former Deputy Prime Minister. Dr. Goh Keng Swee (6 October 1918 – 14 May 2010) was one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Singapore and an architect of its renowned financial and economic management systems.
About the Book. A Public Career Remembered, this volume brings together an exceptional team of Singaporean scholars whose interdisciplinary expertise and cross-generational perspectives offer a balanced analysis and nuanced appraisal of Dr. Goh's lifetime of public service.
