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| office = [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Minister of State for Trade and Industry]] |
| office = [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Minister of State for Trade and Industry]] |
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| alongside = [[Low Yen Ling]] |
| alongside = [[Low Yen Ling]] (until 2024) |
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| term_start = 1 September 2020 |
| term_start = 1 September 2020 |
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| primeminister = [[Lee Hsien Loong]] |
| primeminister = [[Lee Hsien Loong]]<br />[[Lawrence Wong]] |
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| minister = [[Chan Chun Sing]]<br />(2020–2021)<br />[[Gan Kim Yong]]<br />(2021–present) |
| minister = [[Chan Chun Sing]]<br />(2020–2021)<br />[[Gan Kim Yong]]<br />(2021–present) |
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| office1 = [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (Singapore)|Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth]] |
| office1 = [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (Singapore)|Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth]] |
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| alongside1 = [[Low Yen Ling]] |
| alongside1 = [[Low Yen Ling]] (until 2024) |
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| term_start1 = 1 September 2020 |
| term_start1 = 1 September 2020 |
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| primeminister1 = Lee Hsien Loong<br />Lawrence Wong |
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| minister1 = [[Edwin Tong]] |
| minister1 = [[Edwin Tong]] |
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| constituency_MP2 = [[Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency|Tanjong Pagar GRC]]<br />(Moulmein–Cairnhill) |
| constituency_MP2 = [[Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency|Tanjong Pagar GRC]]<br />(Moulmein–Cairnhill) |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Tan attended the [[Anglo-Chinese School]] and [[Anglo-Chinese Junior College]] before graduating from the [[University of Sydney]] with a [[Bachelor of Economics]] with first class honours degree under a scholarship conferred by the [[Singapore Armed Forces]] (SAF).<ref name="alvin">{{cite news |date= 25 June 2020|title= GE 2020: LinkedIn head & Republic Poly lecturer among new PAP candidates|url= https://mothership.sg/2020/06/ge-2020-former-linkedin-head-republic-poly-lecturer-among-new-pap-candidates/|access-date= 15 July 2020}}</ref> |
Tan attended the [[Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)]] and [[Anglo-Chinese Junior College]] before graduating from the [[University of Sydney]] with a [[Bachelor of Economics]] with first class honours degree under a scholarship conferred by the [[Singapore Armed Forces]] (SAF).<ref name="alvin">{{cite news |date= 25 June 2020|title= GE 2020: LinkedIn head & Republic Poly lecturer among new PAP candidates|url= https://mothership.sg/2020/06/ge-2020-former-linkedin-head-republic-poly-lecturer-among-new-pap-candidates/|access-date= 15 July 2020}}</ref> |
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He subsequently went on to complete a [[Master of Public Policy]] degree at [[Harvard University]]'s [[John F. Kennedy School of Government]].<ref name="alvin">{{cite news |date= 25 June 2020|title= GE 2020: LinkedIn head & Republic Poly lecturer among new PAP candidates|url= https://mothership.sg/2020/06/ge-2020-former-linkedin-head-republic-poly-lecturer-among-new-pap-candidates/|access-date= 15 July 2020}}</ref> |
He subsequently went on to complete a [[Master of Public Policy]] degree at [[Harvard University]]'s [[John F. Kennedy School of Government]].<ref name="alvin">{{cite news |date= 25 June 2020|title= GE 2020: LinkedIn head & Republic Poly lecturer among new PAP candidates|url= https://mothership.sg/2020/06/ge-2020-former-linkedin-head-republic-poly-lecturer-among-new-pap-candidates/|access-date= 15 July 2020}}</ref> |
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After the [[2020 Singaporean general election|2020 general election]], Tan was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Moulmein–Cairnhill ward of Tanjong Pagar GRC. |
After the [[2020 Singaporean general election|2020 general election]], Tan was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Moulmein–Cairnhill ward of Tanjong Pagar GRC. |
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On 1 September 2020, Tan was appointed as [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth]] and [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Minister of State for Trade and Industry]].<ref name="Parliament Profile" /> |
On 1 September 2020, Tan was appointed as [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth]] (MCCY) and [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Minister of State for Trade and Industry (MTI)]].<ref name="Parliament Profile" /> He is also Deputy Chairman of the [[National Youth Council Singapore|National Youth Council]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Partnering Singaporeans to Shape a Better Singapore |url=http://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/speeches/2024/Mar/Partnering-Singaporeans-to-Shape-a-Better-Singapore |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.mccy.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref> |
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At MTI, he was involved in the recovery of the tourism sector during and after the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore|COVID-19 pandemic]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nearly S$500 million set aside to support Singapore’s tourism recovery {{!}} Video |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/nearly-s500-million-set-aside-support-singapores-tourism-recovery-video-2612491 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> and worked as Co-Chair of the Future Economy Council's Sub-Committee on Advanced Manufacturing and Trade.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-10-18 |title=S’pore updates industry transformation plans to boost production, add 13,400 jobs by 2025 |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/s-pore-updates-industry-transformation-plans-to-boost-production-add-13400-jobs-by-2025 |access-date=2024-04-09 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref> He also led efforts to sign the Pacific-Alliance Singapore Free Trade Agreement and the Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Singapore signs free trade agreement with Pacific Alliance countries |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-signs-free-trade-agreement-pacific-alliance-latin-america-mexico-chile-colombia-peru-2462401 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Singapore and MERCOSUR Sign the MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |url=http://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2023/12/Singapore-and-Mercosur-Sign-the-Mercosur-Singapore-Free-Trade-Agreement |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.mfa.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref> He also works on strengthening trade and investment links to Sub-Saharan Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Etefe |first=Juliet |date=2023-07-20 |title=Over 500 business, gov’t leaders to gather in Singapore for 7th Africa Singapore Business Forum |url=https://thebftonline.com/2023/07/20/over-500-business-govt-leaders-to-gather-in-singapore-for-7th-africa-singapore-business-forum/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=The Business & Financial Times |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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At MCCY, he worked on the Racial & Religious Harmony Circles,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-11-17 |title=Like That: Alvin Tan is closing the loop on S’pore’s Harmony Circles |url=https://petir.sg/2023/11/17/alvin-tan-is-closing-the-loop-on-spores-harmony-circles/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Petir SG |language=en-US}}</ref> and MentoringSG<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2023-11-17 |title=Mentoring SG to expand opportunities for youth; new accredited course for mentors |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mentoring-sg-to-expand-opportunities-for-youth-new-accredited-course-for-mentors |access-date=2024-04-09 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}</ref> and set up the SG Mental Well-Being Network.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National network for mental health to pilot well-being circles in the community |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mental-well-being-network-circles-mccy-community-2815086 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=CNA |language=en}}</ref> |
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On 22 November 2021, Tan was appointed to the board of the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] (MAS),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Appointments to MAS Board of Directors |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2021/appointments-to-mas-board-of-directors-2 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.mas.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref> where he has been at the forefront of parliamentary proceedings involving MAS bills and issues. In October 2023, he delivered a ministerial statement on the $2.8 billion money-laundering case in Parliament.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFty6ytDLOo |title=Alvin Tan's full ministerial statement on MAS’ role in fighting money laundering |language=en |access-date=2024-04-09 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Latest revision as of 15:15, 24 November 2024
Alvin Tan | |
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陈圣辉 | |
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| Minister of State for Trade and Industry | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2020 Serving with Low Yen Ling (until 2024) | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Hsien Loong Lawrence Wong |
| Minister | Chan Chun Sing (2020–2021) Gan Kim Yong (2021–present) |
| Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2020 Serving with Low Yen Ling (until 2024) | |
| Prime Minister | Lee Hsien Loong Lawrence Wong |
| Minister | Edwin Tong |
| Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC (Moulmein–Cairnhill) | |
| Assumed office 10 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin Yong (PAP) |
| Majority | 32,470 (26.26%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 (age 44–45)[1] Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney (BEc) Harvard University (MPP) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Singapore Army |
| Years of service | 2001–2008 |
| Rank | Captain |
Alvin Tan Sheng Hui (Chinese: 陈圣辉; pinyin: Chén Shènghuì; born 1980)[1] is a Singaporean politician who has been serving as Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth concurrently since 2020. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Moulmein–Cairnhill division of Tanjong Pagar GRC since 2020.
Prior to entering politics, Tan had worked at various organisations, including the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), Oxfam, United Nations, Goldman Sachs, Facebook and LinkedIn.
He made his political debut in the 2020 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC and won 63.13% of the vote.
Education
[edit]Tan attended the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Anglo-Chinese Junior College before graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Economics with first class honours degree under a scholarship conferred by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).[2]
He subsequently went on to complete a Master of Public Policy degree at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.[2]
He also received the 2008 Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship and the International and Global Affairs Fellowship from the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University.[3]
Career
[edit]Tan had worked in the private, public and non-profit sectors at various organisations, including the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), Oxfam and the United Nations (UN). He worked in the investment banking sector at Goldman Sachs in Singapore and Hong Kong between 2010 and 2015. He was also Head of Public Policy, Trust and Safety at Facebook and Head of Public Policy and Economics for the Asia-Pacific region at LinkedIn.[2][3][4]
Political career
[edit]Tan made his political debut in the 2020 general election as part of a five-member PAP team contesting in Tanjong Pagar GRC and won 63.13% of the vote against the opposition Progress Singapore Party.[5]
Prior to that, he had been a community volunteer at Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng since 2005 and at Moulmein–Cairnhill since 2019, and had worked with Lily Neo,[4] the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng between 1997 and 2020.
After the 2020 general election, Tan was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Moulmein–Cairnhill ward of Tanjong Pagar GRC.
On 1 September 2020, Tan was appointed as Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry (MTI).[1] He is also Deputy Chairman of the National Youth Council.[6]
At MTI, he was involved in the recovery of the tourism sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic,[7] and worked as Co-Chair of the Future Economy Council's Sub-Committee on Advanced Manufacturing and Trade.[8] He also led efforts to sign the Pacific-Alliance Singapore Free Trade Agreement and the Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.[9][10] He also works on strengthening trade and investment links to Sub-Saharan Africa.[11] At MCCY, he worked on the Racial & Religious Harmony Circles,[12] and MentoringSG[13] and set up the SG Mental Well-Being Network.[14] On 22 November 2021, Tan was appointed to the board of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS),[15] where he has been at the forefront of parliamentary proceedings involving MAS bills and issues. In October 2023, he delivered a ministerial statement on the $2.8 billion money-laundering case in Parliament.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Tan is married with two children.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "MP | Parliament of Singapore".
- ^ a b c d "GE 2020: LinkedIn head & Republic Poly lecturer among new PAP candidates". 25 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Mr Alvin Tan" (PDF). www.parliament.gov.sg.
- ^ a b "Singapore GE2020: Two new faces in PAP's Tanjong Pagar GRC team led by Chan Chun Sing". 29 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "GE2020 official results: PAP wins Tanjong Pagar GRC with 63.13% of votes, PSP has 36.87%". 11 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Partnering Singaporeans to Shape a Better Singapore". www.mccy.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Nearly S$500 million set aside to support Singapore's tourism recovery | Video". CNA. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "S'pore updates industry transformation plans to boost production, add 13,400 jobs by 2025". The Straits Times. 2022-10-18. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Singapore signs free trade agreement with Pacific Alliance countries". CNA. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Singapore and MERCOSUR Sign the MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement". www.mfa.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Etefe, Juliet (2023-07-20). "Over 500 business, gov't leaders to gather in Singapore for 7th Africa Singapore Business Forum". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Like That: Alvin Tan is closing the loop on S'pore's Harmony Circles". Petir SG. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Mentoring SG to expand opportunities for youth; new accredited course for mentors". The Straits Times. 2023-11-17. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "National network for mental health to pilot well-being circles in the community". CNA. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Appointments to MAS Board of Directors". www.mas.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Alvin Tan's full ministerial statement on MAS’ role in fighting money laundering. Retrieved 2024-04-09 – via www.youtube.com.
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