Temasek’s Strategic Revamp Amid Global Uncertainty: What It Means for Investors and Businesses in Oman
SINGAPORE – Temasek, Singapore’s state-owned investment firm and one of the world’s leading sovereign wealth funds, has announced its most significant restructuring in years. The overhaul, unveiled on Thursday, introduces three new entities designed to enhance the management of its portfolio amid growing global market uncertainties.
This strategic move comes in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and shifts in the global economic landscape, including disruptions caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which challenge the long-standing rules-based trading system integral to Singapore’s economic success. Additionally, rapid advancements in digital technologies have further influenced Temasek’s decision to restructure.
“In a rapidly evolving world marked by heightened geopolitical risks and changes to the rules-based order, Temasek must be attuned to shifts in the operating environment,” the company said in a statement. It emphasized the need to “adapt our organisational structure to support portfolio strategies aimed at growth and returns, while enhancing accountability and alignment.”
The new investment framework will be implemented on April 1, 2026. It will consist of three distinct entities, each tasked with managing specific segments of Temasek’s portfolio, which was valued at SGD 434 billion as of March 31, 2025.
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Temasek Global Investments will oversee the firm’s global assets, focusing on key structural trends such as digitisation, sustainable living, the future of consumption, and increasing longevity.
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Temasek Singapore will concentrate on managing domestic holdings, including major stakes in Singapore Airlines and DBS Bank.
- Temasek Partnership Solutions will manage capital allocation towards investments in funds, cultivate strategic partnerships with these funds, and engage with other investors.
In addition, Temasek International will continue to serve as the center for group and corporate functions, providing governance, strategic guidance, and operational support across all portfolio segments.
Alongside these organizational changes, Temasek announced updates to its senior leadership. Chia Song Hwee, currently serving as Deputy Chief Executive at Temasek International, will be appointed Co-CEO starting October 1, 2025, sharing leadership responsibilities with long-time executive Dilhan Pillay.
— AFP
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