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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singapore, Australia commit to keep LNG, diesel flowing; working on legally binding agreement

PM Lawrence Wong thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for his assurance that Australia will continue supplying Singapore with LNG.
PM Lawrence Wong thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for his assurance that Australia will continue supplying Singapore with LNG.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Singapore from April 9 to 11, will visit Jurong Island

Mr Albanese will visit the Singapore LNG Terminal and Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island.
Mr Albanese will visit the Singapore LNG Terminal and Singapore Refining Company on Jurong Island.

Workplace fairness law, support for families feature in Singapore’s report to UN

pixgeneric/  Photo of office workers during lunch hours at Marina CBD area taken on July 9, 2025- use for The breakthrough of technologies such as AI , and wave of digitization and transformation will affect everyone and these changes will impact working lives on a daily basis, economy, gig economy, salary adjustment, CPF, MOM, manpower, job market, retrenchment, female workforce refers to the segment of the population that is employed or actively seeking employment, low employment, high employment
pixgeneric/  Photo of office workers during lunch hours at Marina CBD area taken on July 9, 2025- use for The breakthrough of technologies such as AI , and wave of digitization and transformation will affect everyone and these changes will impact working lives on a daily basis, economy, gig economy, salary adjustment, CPF, MOM, manpower, job market, retrenchment, female workforce refers to the segment of the population that is employed or actively seeking employment, low employment, high employment

From sirens to safety: Second RSAF flight returns from Saudi Arabia with S’poreans, foreign nationals

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Returnee Ms Raja Nur Syakirah, 21, embracing her mother after returning from Jeddah, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 13, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
ST20260313_202634800519/vcflight13/Jason Quah

Returnee Ms Raja Nur Syakirah, 21, embracing her mother after returning from Jeddah, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 13, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

‘Once in a lifetime’: RSAF plane returns with largest group of S’poreans from Middle East so far

Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on  March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on  March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

askST

12-hour land crossings, sleeping on hotel floors: What to expect before a repatriation flight

Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.
Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.

Forum: Agencies’ good work appreciated

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

Japan can play a larger role in the region if it is able to resolve historical issues: Sim Ann

Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.

SIA to operate repatriation flights between Singapore and Oman in support of MFA

The flights will be conducted in full compliance with all regulatory, operational and security requirements,” said SIA.
The flights will be conducted in full compliance with all regulatory, operational and security requirements,” said SIA.

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