Ever pragmatic, the prime minister avoided excessive optimism in his speech. At the same time, he outlined the roadmap to strengthen Singapore.
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Singapore and US ink 123 Agreement on civil nuclear co-operation during Blinken tour of eastern Asia
Blinken’s other stops on this trip (July 25-August 3) are Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and Mongolia. The US Embassy in Singapore said in a media release that this was his “18th trip to the Indo-Pacific region since becoming Secretary”.
PM Wong salutes “global city” vision of Singapore co-founder S Rajaratnam, launches Vol. 2 of biography
At the book launch, PM Wong began his speech “by acknowledging the tremendous work” done by the authorised biography writer and former MP Irene Ng.
Singapore Home Ministry restricts 95 social media accounts linked to Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui
These 95 accounts, which are now restricted, “contained narratives which alleged that Singapore is in the pocket of a foreign actor”, said the MHA. Posts pushing such narratives were published in the run-up to the swearing-in of the new head of state in mid-May.
Youth Corps Singapore turns 10; founder Lawrence Wong praises “passion and idealism”
From internship to leadership, Youth Corps Singapore offers a wide range of personal growth opportunities while volunteering. It also allows the youth to initiate community programmes.
#HormatSAF: Singapore celebrates SAF Day, and 40 years of Total Defence
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong participated in SAF Day celebrations on July 1.
Singapore Tourism Awards 2024 celebrates 27 recipients for contributions to tourism excellence
The Singapore Tourism Awards 2024 was bestowed upon 27 individuals and organisations for delivering exceptional experiences and enterprise excellence in the tourism sector. Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the ceremony was held at Raffles City Convention Centre on June 28. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong attended the event. Highlighting Singapore’s […]
Singapore expands MRT network with 7 new stations from June 23 on Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 4
The seven new stations are, in that order: Tanjong Rhu (TE23), Katong Park (TE24), Tanjong Katong (TE25), Marine Parade (TE26), Marine Terrace (TE27), Siglap (TE28), and Bayshore (TE29).
Singapore PM Wong’s letter says PM Modi “shepherded India’s remarkable transformation”
Wong wished Modi good health and success, adding that he looked forward to meeting him again and working with him “to further deepen ties”.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to go on early visit to Kuala Lumpur as part of ASEAN capitals tour
As the new Singapore PM, Lawrence Wong received a courtesy visit from Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan.
