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Ministry of Trade and Industry

MTI Internship 2025: Operationalisation of Singapore’s New Investment Screening

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Internship

Closing in 4 day(s)

What the role is

Operationalisation of Singapore’s new Investment Screening Legislation, Office of Significant Investments Review

What you will be working on

Geopolitical tensions, national security concerns and supply chain disruptions have caused many countries to scrutinise foreign direct investments more closely. Countries around the world, including Singapore, have introduced or strengthened measures to review investments in strategically important sectors of the economy. As an intern in MTI’s newly established Office of Significant Investments Review, you will have the opportunity to: 1) Lead analyses of investment screening regimes globally, including developments in other small and advanced economies. Your analysis will include a comparison of foreign regimes with Singapore’s Significant Investment Review Act (SIRA); key decisions made on cases; the potential impact on investors; and other countries’ reactions to new/updated regimes and case decisions. 2) Prepare for / conduct briefings on SIRA and other investment screening-related developments with local economic agencies (e.g. EDB, EnterpriseSG) and the business community where required. These engagements will ensure that there is clarity on Singapore’s policy, and build advocacy for Singapore’s approach to investment screening. You will be part of a dynamic and close-knit team that is in its early and formative years of administrating SIRA, and have the opportunity to experience how a new legislation is implemented in partnership with other local/foreign stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• Strong analytical ability • Able to write clearly and concisely • Confident in engaging stakeholders

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!