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Tham Yuen-C

Senior Political Correspondent

Yuen-C is senior political correspondent at The Straits Times and a regular contributor to its commentary pages. She started off as a digital journalist. In the course of her career, she has reported on diverse areas, from law and order to crime and technology. She was a fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University.

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Rena Lee’s historic election to world’s top court a milestone for Singapore, say observers

(From left) Law Minister Edwin Tong, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee and Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the UN headquarters in New York.
(From left) Law Minister Edwin Tong, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee and Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the UN headquarters in New York.

Rena Lee becomes first S’porean elected as International Court of Justice judge

With her successful election, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee will serve a nine-year term on the ICJ from 2027 to 2036.
With her successful election, Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee will serve a nine-year term on the ICJ from 2027 to 2036.

UN top court to hold election for 5 seats; Singapore fields candidate for first time

Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee is Singapore’s candidate for the International Court of Justice’s 15-member bench.
Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee is Singapore’s candidate for the International Court of Justice’s 15-member bench.

Edwin Tong warns of new maritime tech risks, urges support for international law at UN

Minister Edwin Tong delivering a joint statement to the UNSC on behalf of the Oceans Four countries at the UN Headquarters in New York on Oct 29.
Minister Edwin Tong delivering a joint statement to the UNSC on behalf of the Oceans Four countries at the UN Headquarters in New York on Oct 29.

Strong El Nino in coming years can cut crop yields by up to 10%, says study on ASEAN agriculture

Drier and hotter weather caused by the climate phenomenon is likely to affect rice production the most out of the five major crops assessed, according to the study.
Drier and hotter weather caused by the climate phenomenon is likely to affect rice production the most out of the five major crops assessed, according to the study.

Singapore, Germany to collaborate on AI use in industries, step up research on new tech 

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference at the Parliament House on Oct 27.

Govts must incentivise private sector to hire fresh grads amid declining entry-level roles: President

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre) with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva (left), and World Bank Group president Ajay Banga (right) at the panel discussion on jobs and AI on Oct 12.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre) with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva (left), and World Bank Group president Ajay Banga (right) at the panel discussion on jobs and AI on Oct 12.

Govt intervention to address disruption, uncertainty must follow basic economic principles: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong at the Economist Service’s 25th anniversary dinner at Parkroyal Collection Pickering on Sept 30.
PM Lawrence Wong at the Economist Service’s 25th anniversary dinner at Parkroyal Collection Pickering on Sept 30.

Singapore’s foreign policy based on realism, but it’s not just a passive observer: Tommy Koh

Professor Tommy Koh, who just retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after 55 years, speaking to The Straits Times on Sept 15 at his office at the Centre for International Law.
Professor Tommy Koh, who just retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after 55 years, speaking to The Straits Times on Sept 15 at his office at the Centre for International Law.

Ministerial pay update ensures financial sacrifice doesn’t deter political talent: Observers

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong making a statement in Parliament on Sept 8 about the ministerial pay review.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong making a statement in Parliament on Sept 8 about the ministerial pay review.

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