Alvin Tan on hosting World Economic Forum annual meeting

Hosting the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Annual Meeting in August will send a strong signal of confidence in Singapore’s ability to host major international events in a safe and innovative way, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan told Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 16). Replying to an MP's questions, he said the WEF meeting will be subject to the Safe Business Events framework and the Government is looking at what additional safety measures might be needed. As details are still being worked out, he said he was unable to share information about cost and revenues.