Ng Jia Le

What is a day like for you in CCS?

A typical day at CCS is dynamic and intellectually stimulating. As an economist, I’m involved in a range of work—from assessing mergers and conducting market studies, to supporting investigations into anti-competitive practices. My day often starts with reviewing case materials or economic data, followed by internal discussions with legal and policy teams. Collaboration is a big part of the job, and no two days are ever quite the same. I could be presenting economic analysis in the morning and engaging with stakeholders or writing reports in the afternoon.

CCS provides equal and diverse opportunities for our people to grow, both personally and professionally. What development opportunities were you given in CCS?

Over the past 8 years, CCS has given me numerous opportunities to grow. I’ve attended numerous international workshops and training courses in competition economics, represented CCS at various international forums (e.g. ASEAN). Internally, I’ve been given stretch assignments, including leading cross-functional teams and mentoring younger officers. Recently, I have also been rotated to a new division called Data & Digital or D2 in short, which specialises in harnessing technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CCS, performs data analytics to better inform our decision-making processes and institutionalises knowledge in digital markets. These experiences have helped me develop both technical expertise and leadership skills.

What is the most memorable case that you have done in CCS?

One of the most memorable cases I worked on involved a potential merger between Grab and Delivery Hero (parent company of Foodpanda) back in 2024. It was a high-profile case with significant implications for market competition and consumer welfare. We had to take decisive action to prevent the merger parties from taking any pre-emptive steps to complete the merger. The economic and competitive assessment we conducted also had to be rigorous and defensible. It was incredibly rewarding to see our analysis shape the final decision and contribute to a positive outcome for the market.                                                

How would you describe the culture at CCS?

The culture at CCS is inclusive, collaborative, and purpose-driven. Despite the technical nature of our work, there’s a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect. Ideas are valued regardless of rank, and there’s a healthy balance between professional rigour and support for personal development. CCS is also very forward-looking, constantly evolving to tackle new challenges in a changing economic landscape moulded by rapid digital developments.