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G-20 (Group of 20)

US plans to reduce the number of G-20 finance minister meetings

The US plans to forgo hosting a G-20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors typically held in February.
The US plans to forgo hosting a G-20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors typically held in February.

US wipes South Africa’s G-20 site clean for Trump summit

A picture of US President Donald Trump on the G-20 website next to a banner that says "The Best Is Yet to Come”.
A picture of US President Donald Trump on the G-20 website next to a banner that says "The Best Is Yet to Come”.

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.

News analysis

Can the world move on without the US? G-20 leaders gave it a shot

The retreat by the US at the G-20 summit has allowed other nations to look past their problems with each other.
The retreat by the US at the G-20 summit has allowed other nations to look past their problems with each other.

South Africa judges G-20 summit a triumph of multilateralism despite US no-show

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the opening session of the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 22.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the opening session of the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 22.

China’s Premier Li Qiang launches charm offensive on rare earths at G-20

China’s Premier Li Qiang arriving at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 23.
China’s Premier Li Qiang arriving at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov 23.

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.

Canada PM Carney says world can move on without US, stresses new ties

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has focused on reducing the Canadian economy’s reliance on the US. 
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has focused on reducing the Canadian economy’s reliance on the US. 

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.

G-20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition

World leaders pose for a "family photo" at the G-20 summit in South Africa. The US did not attend over widely discredited allegations that the South African government persecutes the country's white minority.
World leaders pose for a "family photo" at the G-20 summit in South Africa. The US did not attend over widely discredited allegations that the South African government persecutes the country's white minority.

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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.