Chan Chun Sing

Singapore, Asean have to be proactive to stay relevant in volatile world: Chan Chun Sing

2026-08-03T12:48:33.000Z
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at the plenary session on Evolving Security Partnerships in a Fragmenting World at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31.
SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE 2026

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

2026-05-31T12:51:03.000Z
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (centre) hosted top defence leaders from the Five Power Defence Arrangements to breakfast on May 31.
SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE 2026

Leaders from Five Power Defence Arrangements affirm 55-year-old defence pact’s strategic relevance

2026-05-31T04:14:35.000Z
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.
SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE 2026

Countries need to build trust as defence spending rises, says Chan Chun Sing

2026-05-31T00:25:54.000Z
Eight Asean defence ministers gathered at a breakfast on May 30 hosted by Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.
SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE 2026

Asean defence ministers reaffirm commitment to free flow of trade through international corridors

2026-05-30T07:45:05.000Z
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.
SINGAPORE BUSINESS AWARDS 2026

Core strengths, new capabilities and more connectivity key to Singapore’s future: Chan Chun Sing

2026-05-21T13:30:00.000Z
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

2025-09-26T09:39:12.000Z
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

2025-09-15T09:30:00.000Z
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

2025-09-14T10:00:00.000Z
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

2025-06-01T15:31:40.000Z