Navigating Complexity with Integrity: Highlights from the Hinrich Foundation’s Recent Event

On January 24, 2025, the Hinrich Foundation teamed up with the Singapore Business Circle (SBC) for an important roundtable discussion. The event featured Luke Goh, Singapore’s Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Secretary for Law. The focus was on how Singapore can remain principled while facing today’s complex challenges.

Mr. Goh shared insights about the rising challenges that Singapore encounters, such as fragmented supply chains, shifting global economic priorities, increasing inflation, and a decline in the ability to manage disruptions worldwide. He emphasized the necessity for Singapore to stick to its principles, build strong partnerships, and support international law. He argued this is particularly vital for advancing multilateral institutions and establishing effective mechanisms for resolving global disputes.

The discussion also covered various topics, including changes in global tariffs, the impact of the new Trump administration, the role of the World Trade Organization, and how technology and Great Power relations affect global geopolitics. Participants exchanged valuable ideas on these pressing issues.

Among the attendees were notable leaders from companies such as Nvidia, Kenon Holdings, and the Singapore Business Federation, showcasing the varied perspectives present at the roundtable.