Chan Chun Sing

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Chan Chun Sing calls for more partnerships with like-minded countries as nature of conflicts evolves

He says that with these networks, countries can work to build trust in domains such as cyber and artificial intelligence

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (centre) hosted top defence leaders from the Five Power Defence Arrangements to breakfast on May 31.
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Leaders from Five Power Defence Arrangements affirm 55-year-old defence pact’s strategic relevance

The FPDA brings together Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Britain in a consultative security framework

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (fourth from right) with visiting ministers and their representatives, including his counterparts (from left) Lithuania’s Robertas Kaunas, Italy’s Guido Crosetto, Thailand’s Adul Boonthumjaroen, the US’ Pete Hegseth, the Netherlands’ Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, Japan’s Shinjiro Koizumi and the Philippines’ Gilberto Teodoro Jr, at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.
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Countries need to build trust as defence spending rises, says Chan Chun Sing

This was among the issues discussed at a meeting he hosted for visiting ministers and representatives

Eight Asean defence ministers gathered at a breakfast on May 30 hosted by Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.
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Asean defence ministers reaffirm commitment to free flow of trade through international corridors

The eight leaders stressed the need to uphold the right of transit passage under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Singapore's stability and predictability are a "source of strength", says Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (left) at a fireside chat moderated by DHL Express Singapore's Christopher Ong.
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Core strengths, new capabilities and more connectivity key to Singapore’s future: Chan Chun Sing

Beyond current issues, we must also ‘scan the horizon’ to be prepared for the future, says the minister

Singapore must continue to grow its talent networks, says Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing.

In ‘dangerous’ world, Singapore’s attractiveness to talent can be key advantage: Chan Chun Sing

But here, the Republic will have to balance integration needs with competitiveness, he adds

Following the President’s Address at the opening of Parliament on Sep 5, the various ministries are releasing their plans for the new government term.

Amid ‘economic weaponisation’, Singapore will take whole-of-government approach in assessing security risks, strengthen ties with other countries

This comes as big power contestation, digital connectivity, economic weaponisation and technological advances present complex risks

Chan’s trip to China follows his first official visit as defence minister to the US from Sep 9 to 13.

Chan Chun Sing to make 4-day visit to China after US trip

He is scheduled to meet senior Chinese leaders and speak at a security forum

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking at the close of the Shangri-La Dialogue on June 1.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

China and US must keep talking to better understand each other: Chan Chun Sing

[SINGAPORE] Direct dialogue between the United States and China must continue as both sides would benefit from understanding each other’s perspectives more deeply despite their differences, said Defen...

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking at the sixth and final plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue on June 1.

Going alone is not the answer to security questions: Chan Chun Sing

[SINGAPORE] Political and military leaders must arrest the temptation to go it alone when they feel insecure, as history has many examples of such an approach backfiring, Defence Minister Chan Chun Si...