Temasek remains a mystery to most Singaporeans. Depending on whom you ask, the answer varies. This video debunks common misperceptions about Temasek’s sources of funds and how it uses them.
Despite the year-on-year volatility of markets, Temasek has stayed true to its culture of long-term ownership. For the first time, Temasek’s top executives shed light on what goes on behind the scenes to structure a deal, investing in strong business models with a focus on long-term returns.
Having journeyed with Singapore in the early years, Temasek began seeking opportunities for its next phase of growth in the 2000s. Since then, it has expanded into Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with 13 offices in nine countries, building a globally diversified portfolio.
Despite a tumultuous decade in the 2000s, Temasek broke new ground and evolved from a Singapore holding company to a global investment entity. It was also during this period that Ho Ching became Temasek’s first CEO. Under her helm, what did Temasek do differently?
Temasek’s first-generation leaders laid the foundation for Temasek to become the global economic powerhouse that it is today. Who are they? How did they challenge the status quo and push boundaries?
With an initial portfolio worth S$354 million, Temasek has grown its value to S$389 billion today. But how did Temasek come into existence? Where did it get its name from? This video traces the evolution of the global investment company to its humble beginnings, revealing little-known facts about its early history between 1974 and 1979.
You’ve been at your company for years and happy with the work-life balance, but some of your colleagues are advancing elsewhere. Is staying put equivalent to career suicide?