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Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Gardens by the Bay to offer robot guide dog, online sensory map for visitors with disabilities

From the third quarter of 2026, visually impaired visitors will be able to use a robot guide dog to navigate the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay independently, with audio guidance along a curated route highlighting key sights. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
From the third quarter of 2026, visually impaired visitors will be able to use a robot guide dog to navigate the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay independently, with audio guidance along a curated route highlighting key sights. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

President Tharman warns of ‘long storm of global political instability’ as he approves Budget 2026

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore has strategic buffers as it navigates the turbulence as a small nation.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore has strategic buffers as it navigates the turbulence as a small nation.

Parliament approves increase to budget covering Istana operations and staff

The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.
The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.

Creating jobs for Africa’s youth is ‘global common good’, says President Tharman

Succeeding in this large-scale job creation will not just benefit Africa but also the rest of the world, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Succeeding in this large-scale job creation will not just benefit Africa but also the rest of the world, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

State banquet showcases ‘deep flavours’ of South Korean-Singapore partnership

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) hosting a state banquet in honour of visiting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on March 2.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (right) hosting a state banquet in honour of visiting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on March 2.

10,500 to benefit from $4.3 million in MUIS assistance during Ramadan

Guest of Honour, President of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at Muis buka puasa held at Al-Mawaddah Mosque, on Feb 20, 2026.
Guest of Honour, President of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at Muis buka puasa held at Al-Mawaddah Mosque, on Feb 20, 2026.

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.

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