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Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Prabowo cites Tharman’s Indonesia honeymoon experience to call for national unity and service

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto urged leaders to serve the public.
Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto urged leaders to serve the public.

S’pore to face AI challenge sooner than many other countries: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.

Provide more opportunities for people to succeed through vocational skills, says President Tharman

Turning away from the geopolitics of the day, what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Turning away from the geopolitics of the day, what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Countries must strengthen trust at home amid efforts to build resilient world order: President Tharman

Providing good jobs has to be at the centre of public policy in all societies, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Providing good jobs has to be at the centre of public policy in all societies, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The compacts we need

People must be able to see the value in the government spending that their taxes support, and have reason to be confident of the future.
People must be able to see the value in the government spending that their taxes support, and have reason to be confident of the future.

Embracing one another’s cultures will strengthen Singaporeans’ shared identity: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said a crossing of influences can be further nurtured in the various cultures here, which will result in a more confident sense of Singaporeans’ shared identity.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said a crossing of influences can be further nurtured in the various cultures here, which will result in a more confident sense of Singaporeans’ shared identity.

Countries should repurpose fiscal policies to weather future challenges: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management on Dec 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management on Dec 9.

Mexico offers wide range of economic opportunities as Singapore grows global ties: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking to the media after wrapping his state visit, in Mexico City on Dec 3.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking to the media after wrapping his state visit, in Mexico City on Dec 3.

Businesses must develop wide networks for resilience amid uncertainty: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) speaks with members of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Mexican business association leaders during the Mexico-Singapore Business Forum held at JW Marriott Hotel in Mexico City on Dec 2, 2025. (Mexican time)
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) speaks with members of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Mexican business association leaders during the Mexico-Singapore Business Forum held at JW Marriott Hotel in Mexico City on Dec 2, 2025. (Mexican time)

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.

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