She is widely credited with transforming Temasek, an investment company owned by the Government of Singapore, from a Singapore-focused firm into an active investor in Asia and the world.[8] Today, Temasek owns and manages a net portfolio of S$215 billion (US$173 billion) as at 31 March 2013.[9] Ho has a strong track record in public service, notably for having served as chairman of the Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research, and as deputy chairman of the Productivity and Standards Board, and the Economic Development Board.[10] After 17 years at Temasek, she has helped its portfolio grow to over $313 billion.[11]