President Tharman Shanmugaratnam continues to play an active role on the international stage. The latest is a new appointment to co-chair a global advisory council on jobs. In an interview, SMU Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) Annie Koh discussed the significance of President Tharman’s appointment as co-chair of the World Bank's High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs and what he will do in his new role. She also applauded President Tharman's appointment as one that will raise the stature of Singapore on the world stage.