Singapore foreign policy

Book review

How Singapore built diplomatic soft power in seven key episodes

The book was written by a team of seven writers from Nutgraf Books and edited by its founding partner and former Straits Times news editor Peh Shing Huei (pictured).

US ambassador Anjani Sinha among four foreign envoys to formally assume office in S’pore

US ambassador Anjani Sinha had earlier arrived in Singapore on Nov 6 to begin his tenure.

Real negotiations, reconciliation and commitment are needed to resolve Middle East conflict: Vivian

Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (centre) with MPs Hazlina Halim (left) and Yip Hon Weng speaking to the media on Nov 6.

PM Wong meets leaders of Malaysia and Vietnam on sidelines of Asean Summit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Asean summit on Oct 28.

‘Silver lining’ amid dark clouds, as Asean recognises need to deepen unity, says PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to reporters on Oct 28.

PM Wong meets Thai PM Anutin on Asean Summit sidelines

PM Lawrence Wong (left) meeting his Thai counterpart, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.

PM Wong meets leaders of Brazil, South Africa and European Council at Asean Summit sidelines

PM Lawrence Wong meeting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.

Made In Singapore: ‘Orchid diplomacy’ has flowers named after Obama, Pope Francis and Jackie Chan

Orchid diplomacy is typically reserved for heads of state or government, or royalty today.

Singapore and Indonesia strengthen economic ties amid global uncertainty

DPM Gan Kim Yong (right) and Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto at the 15th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting.

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