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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Singapore invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace and is assessing invitation: MFA

US President Donald Trump first mentioned the board in September 2025 as part of a 20-point peace plan to end Israel’s two-year war in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump first mentioned the board in September 2025 as part of a 20-point peace plan to end Israel’s two-year war in Gaza.

No more high noon on the high seas: Singapore reviewing laws, policies to fulfil UN global treaty

The OceanXplorer research vessel conducted a 24-day mission with the National University of Singapore to a seamount chain in the Indian Ocean in 2025.
The OceanXplorer research vessel conducted a 24-day mission with the National University of Singapore to a seamount chain in the Indian Ocean in 2025.

Singaporeans advised to defer all travel to Iran: MFA

Cars burn in a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on Jan 8. Singapore's MFA said that those in Iran should avoid demonstrations and places where big crowds gather.
Cars burn in a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on Jan 8. Singapore's MFA said that those in Iran should avoid demonstrations and places where big crowds gather.

Singapore gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela, urges all parties to exercise restraint

A fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas during a US military operation on Jan 3.
A fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas during a US military operation on Jan 3.

No Singaporeans affected by knife attacks in Taipei: Singapore Trade Office

Taiwanese investigators inspecting on Dec 19.
Taiwanese investigators inspecting on Dec 19.

S’poreans advised to defer travel to Thai-Cambodian border conflict areas: MFA

A Thai army self-propelled howitzer moves during clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province, Thailand, on Dec 9.
A Thai army self-propelled howitzer moves during clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province, Thailand, on Dec 9.

Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru to move to Mid Valley Southkey on Dec 10

The Consulate-General's new address will be at level 29 of the South Tower of Mid Valley Southkey.
The Consulate-General's new address will be at level 29 of the South Tower of Mid Valley Southkey.

Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Dec 1.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Dec 1.

Over 800 Singaporeans back safely from Thailand's flood-hit Hat Yai

MFA said on Nov 28 that more than 600 Singaporeans embarked on their journey from Hat Yai to Singapore.
MFA said on Nov 28 that more than 600 Singaporeans embarked on their journey from Hat Yai to Singapore.

S’pore ready to provide essential supplies, support Hat Yai flood relief efforts: Vivian Balakrishnan

An additional Crisis Response Team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was deployed to aid officers in flood-hit Hat Yai.
An additional Crisis Response Team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was deployed to aid officers in flood-hit Hat Yai.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.