Tharman Shanmugaratnam

New movement to get S’poreans to read 15 minutes a day through tracking platform, virtual rewards

The ReadSG Challenge includes features such as personal goal-setting, reading streaks, experience points and redeemable virtual coins.

Former NEA chairman among eight lauded at annual President’s Science and Technology Awards

President’s Science and Technology Medal recipient Lee Chuan Seng (left) and Young Scientist Award recipient Liu Boxiang at the President’s Science and Technology Awards 2026 ceremony on Aug 28.

Singapore, Ecuador ink deal to cooperate in human development

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) and Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Azin during the state banquet at Goodwood Park Hotel on Aug 24.

Two Court of Appeal judges to retire; Family Justice Courts judge’s appointment extended

(From left) Justices Steven Chong Horng Siong and Tay Yong Kwang will be retiring in September. Justice Teh Hwee Hwee will continue as presiding judge of the Family Justice Courts for another three years from Oct 1.

President Tharman congratulates India on its 80th Independence Day

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore and India share an enduring interest in a peaceful, open, and connected region.

President Tharman hosts reception for Team Singapore athletes, volunteers and others

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam (far right) with (from left) Iman Fandi, Charmine Jacobs and Wendy Jacobs during the National Day Reception at the Istana on Aug 10.

4 trailblazers receive President’s Award for Nurses

(From left) Wong Yoke Ping, Zhou Wentao, Jordan Hwang and Pham Thi Ngoc Anh with their 2026 President’s Award for Nurses.

Olympians Tang Pui Wah, Tay Chin Joo inducted into Singapore Sport Hall of Fame

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam pose for a photograph with Singapore Sport Hall of Fame inductees former national hurdler and sprinter Tang Pui Wah (centre) and former national swimmer Tay Chin Joo (right) during the induction ceremony at the Asian Civilisations Museum on July 17.

Singapore and Malaysia share vision for ASEAN to become green energy powerhouse: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said ASEAN’s member states can join forces on green energy, processing power, in terms of the capacity for data centres, and the digital economy.

Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam received a welcome ceremony during his state visit at the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on July 13.

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