Posting a series of images on his Twitter account, signed “LHL”, at the end of his six-day visit, SM Lee wrote: “Took a #jalanjalan at the lively Yuyuan Old Street in the evening. Every corner is captivating as the traditional Chinese buildings are illuminated with beautiful lights.” The phrase “jalan jalan” is Singlish — that is, Singapore English — for “taking a stroll”.
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Singaporeans must stand united to be heard on the world stage as global order shifts, says PM Wong at PAP70 conference
Set to become the next PAP Secretary General, completing the Singapore leadership transition, PM Wong told the audience, “With your support, and support from our newly elected CEC, I will lead the PAP into the next general election.”
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan urges “return to basics” for UN system amid “deficit of global leadership”
Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement at the General Debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on 28 September 2024. In this speech, he reiterated several times that Singapore was a “small state” and, as such, saw a rules-based world as an absolute necessity, not an optional luxury.
Why does Russia matter to India so much? Jaishankar sums it up for US audience
Explaining the India-Russia ties to the American audience, Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar summed it up in three words: geopolitics, military, and economics. He was speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York City.
Ukraine may soon fire Storm Shadow cruise missiles, other long-range weapons deep into Russia, as hinted after Kyiv talks with US, UK
Among weapons that Ukraine would most likely be allowed to fire at Russia, if restrictions are lifted, is the Storm Shadow cruise missile, a product of collaboration between the UK and France, with a reported range of 190 miles (300km).
PM Wong conveys to UN chief António Guterres his “deep appreciation” of support given to small states
About Guterres specifically, PM Wong praised the UN chief’s “steadfast” commitment to the rules-based multilateral system; “strong” advocacy for global equity and justice; and “tireless” efforts to strengthen multilateralism.
Indian EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang focus on resolution of Ladakh row, now in 5th year
Ties between India and China nosedived following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades.
G7 agrees to lend Ukraine USD 50 billion backed by frozen Russian assets
Some of this USD 50 billion loan could include contributions of nations supporting Ukraine in its efforts to push back Russia.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong wraps up introductory visits to Brunei and Malaysia
Wong wrote on X: “As PM, I’ll continue to pay special attention to growing our global network of friends and lead our international engagements. Thanks to our Bruneian and Malaysian friends for the warm hospitality.”
Stage all set for Modi 3.0 as NDA unanimously names him leader; Biden sends congratulations
The NDA unanimously named Modi as its leader, with Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu being his key allies. Modi’s swearing-in is likely to be on June 8.
