Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Singapore to negotiate FTA with regional bloc of 8 East African countries

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.

Singapore to face AI challenge sooner than many other countries: President Tharman

Providing good jobs has to be at the centre of public policy in all societies, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Countries must strengthen trust at home before building a resilient world order: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Dec 1.

Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties

German Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil says: “We simply have a world ... that is reorganising itself and where we are very well advised, also in the interest of our national interests, to consider with which states we can expand partnerships.”

Germany to work closer with Singapore on supply chain issues

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the Per Jacobsson Foundation Lecture in Washington, US, Oct 15. 2025.

US and China managing their ties well will be hugely beneficial to the world: President Tharman

With Singapore at a “critical juncture” and the old playbook no longer sufficient, significant change is in the air.

In a chaotic world, Singapore doubles down on being a safe harbour

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, flanked by Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (right) and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, speaking at the opening of Singapore's 15th Parliament on Sept 5.

Singapore to foster ‘outgoing and experimental spirit’ in refreshed economic strategy: Tharman

This will be Singapore's first parliamentary session since a new government was elected on May 3.

First session of Singapore’s 15th Parliament to open on Sep 5