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New book sheds light on Singapore’s secret negotiations for independence

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing an exhibit at the launch of the Albatross File book and exhibition at the National Library in Victoria Street on Dec 7.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing an exhibit at the launch of the Albatross File book and exhibition at the National Library in Victoria Street on Dec 7.

askST: Why do political parties get deregistered?

Under current laws, political parties in Singapore are categorised as politically significant persons, and are required to report donations.
Under current laws, political parties in Singapore are categorised as politically significant persons, and are required to report donations.

Singapore deregisters 14 inactive political parties, including Barisan Sosialis

The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.
The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.

Pritam disappointed by appeal loss, but ‘accepts judgment fully without reservation’

Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh said he takes responsibility for taking too long to respond to Raeesah Khan’s lie in Parliament.
Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh said he takes responsibility for taking too long to respond to Raeesah Khan’s lie in Parliament.

New laws, tudung policy shift cited in S’pore’s update under UN treaty against racial discrimination

In a report to the UN, Singapore said it is fully committed to working towards a society free from racial discrimination.
In a report to the UN, Singapore said it is fully committed to working towards a society free from racial discrimination.

Countries should find ways to move forward even without US, but S’pore prefers its involvement: PM Wong

Although the world is increasingly multi-polar, not all poles are the same, said PM Lawrence Wong.
Although the world is increasingly multi-polar, not all poles are the same, said PM Lawrence Wong.

Singapore to open embassy in Addis Ababa as ties with Ethiopia grow

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace of Ethiopia on Nov 24.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace of Ethiopia on Nov 24.

PM Wong meets counterparts from several countries at G-20

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kicked off a string of bilateral meetings on Nov 22 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kicked off a string of bilateral meetings on Nov 22 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Address concerns over AI’s impact on jobs and livelihoods, and help workers adjust: PM Wong

Singapore is supporting businesses to harness AI applications, noted Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore is supporting businesses to harness AI applications, noted Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Flexible multilateralism a way forward for the world: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at day one of the 2025 G-20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 22.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at day one of the 2025 G-20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 22.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.