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Singapore-US ties

The US helped with the S’pore ‘miracle’. Now, it’s calling in the favour, says Trump’s new envoy Anjani Sinha

Newly arrived US ambassador to Singapore Dr Anjani Sinha pictured on Nov 26, 2025.
Newly arrived US ambassador to Singapore Dr Anjani Sinha pictured on Nov 26, 2025.

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

H-1B1 still Singaporeans’ best bet for a US job, despite Trump tightening immigration rules

A US flag and a H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken Sept 22, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS
A US flag and a H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken Sept 22, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS

Dr Anjani Sinha confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Singapore in an ‘en bloc’ vote

Dr Anjani Sinha, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Singapore
Dr Anjani Sinha, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Singapore

Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto project ‘100%’ not political, says Donald Trump Jr

Mr Donald Trump Jr speaking at a panel session at the annual Token2049 crypto event held at Marina Bay Sands on Oct 1.
Mr Donald Trump Jr speaking at a panel session at the annual Token2049 crypto event held at Marina Bay Sands on Oct 1.

Growing opportunities for firms in Arizona, Mississippi as they seek more foreign investments

sausa20 - Mississippi governor Tate Reeves.

pix taken by me - SUE-ANN TAN.
sausa20 - Mississippi governor Tate Reeves.

pix taken by me - SUE-ANN TAN.

Anjani Sinha could soon be confirmed as US envoy to Singapore in ‘group vote’

Dr Anjani Sinha is among the hundreds of Trump nominees being slow-walked by the Democrats in Congress.
Dr Anjani Sinha is among the hundreds of Trump nominees being slow-walked by the Democrats in Congress.

New P-8A aircraft plugs anti-submarine gap, signals S’pore’s continued defence ties with US: Experts

CMG0910Jon/Fact Sheet: Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) is an aircraft designed for maritime patrol equipped
with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. It was developed based on the Boeing 737-
800 commercial aircraft and is operated by nine other countries around the world1
.
CMG0910Jon/Fact Sheet: Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) is an aircraft designed for maritime patrol equipped
with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. It was developed based on the Boeing 737-
800 commercial aircraft and is operated by nine other countries around the world1
.

Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region

A record number of 41.12 million TEUs, or twenty-foot equivalent unit containers, were handled by the country’s terminals and ports in 2024.
A record number of 41.12 million TEUs, or twenty-foot equivalent unit containers, were handled by the country’s terminals and ports in 2024.

‘Do some homework’: 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S’pore envoy nominee Sinha

US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Singapore, Dr Anjani Sinha (left), was grilled by Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth during a Senate confirmation hearing.
US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Singapore, Dr Anjani Sinha (left), was grilled by Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth during a Senate confirmation hearing.

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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.