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Mandarin or dialect, there’s no need to pick sides, says Promote Mandarin Council

The council’s statement comes a day after MDDI said it is open to facilitating and supporting further Teochew screenings of Chinese movie Dear You.
The council’s statement comes a day after MDDI said it is open to facilitating and supporting further Teochew screenings of Chinese movie Dear You.

As sea routes are more than avenue for trade, rules should be updated: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) during a dialogue at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference moderated by the institute’s chairman Joseph Liow on June 23.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) during a dialogue at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference moderated by the institute’s chairman Joseph Liow on June 23.

What is it like to undergo a functional test before NS enlistment?

ST correspondent Samuel Devaraj undergoing a landing from height test, as part of the functional test which selected pre-enlistees undergo to assess their ability to carry out specific tasks.
ST correspondent Samuel Devaraj undergoing a landing from height test, as part of the functional test which selected pre-enlistees undergo to assess their ability to carry out specific tasks.

ASEAN, Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation at summit in Kazan

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong taking a photo with other leaders at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit on June 18, 2026.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong taking a photo with other leaders at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit on June 18, 2026.

Build political support globally for more momentum on climate action: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam spoke at a panel on sustainability at the London School of Economics on June 18.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam spoke at a panel on sustainability at the London School of Economics on June 18.

Singapore Air Force Museum reopens with immersive fighter jet simulation and new exhibits

The museum, located beside Paya Lebar Air Base, reopened on June 16 after being closed for renovation since November.
The museum, located beside Paya Lebar Air Base, reopened on June 16 after being closed for renovation since November.

PM Wong to attend ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivering the opening address for the SGLaw200 Youth Forum at the Yong Pung How School of Law at the Singapore Management University on May 13, 2026.
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivering the opening address for the SGLaw200 Youth Forum at the Yong Pung How School of Law at the Singapore Management University on May 13, 2026.

Spend more time understanding East Africa, a new frontier for S’pore: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam speaking to a shopkeeper selling bridal attire during a visit to the Darajani Souk project at the edge of Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on June 10.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam speaking to a shopkeeper selling bridal attire during a visit to the Darajani Souk project at the edge of Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on June 10.

Schools must empower young people to believe they can make a difference: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the  University of Dar es Salaam during his state visit in Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the  University of Dar es Salaam during his state visit in Tanzania on June 9.

S’pore and Tanzania’s complementary strengths can create good jobs, growth: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a Singapore-Tanzania joint business forum in Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a Singapore-Tanzania joint business forum in Tanzania on June 9.

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