Temasek Explained: How was Temasek started? [Part 1/8]

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.

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(Video produced in partnership with Temasek)

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00:00 Rarely seen ledger from when Temasek was established
00:53 Temasek’s achievements over five decades
01:36 The humble beginnings of Temasek in the 1970s
02:35 Former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on how Singapore’s GLCs started
03:23 Why were GLCs transferred to Temasek?
05:00 Could Temasek have been named Merlion instead?
05:43 What was Temasek’s role in its early years?
06:26 How small was Temasek’s first office?
07:06 Staying low-key but making a significant impact
08:50 Stepping out of MOF’s shadow
11:12 Doing things today with tomorrow in mind

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