Vivian Balakrishnan

‘Better late than never,’ says Balakrishnan on first Pakistan visit by S’pore leader in two decades

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) speaking with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during their meeting in Islamabad.

S’pore says LNG traded by local firms usually shipped directly, following Indonesian minister’s remarks

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (centre) told reporters in Jakarta on Oct 26, 2026, that Indonesia has not breached any contract in its gas deal with Singapore.

Trust but diversify: Lessons for Singapore from the haze-related friction with Indonesia

Events of the past few weeks offer a chance to take stock of Singapore’s comparative strengths – the resilience of its people and the competence of its administration.

Singapore, Indonesia committed at highest level to resolving bilateral issues: Vivian Balakrishnan

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Bogor, West Java, on Oct 28.

Singapore, Indonesia to move quickly on joint haze task force

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the task force would facilitate information-sharing and help authorities in both countries carry out their work within their respective jurisdictions.

Rules governing tech can’t be monopolised by a handful of powerful states, big tech firms: Vivian

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also highlighted the increasing role of AI and tech companies in conflicts and global diplomacy.

Singaporeans advised to defer travel to Saudi Arabia due to heightened security risks: MFA

Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 8.

S’pore aims to deepen integration, widen external ties as ASEAN chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN is aiming for deeper integration among its member countries and wider partnerships beyond just its traditional dialogue partners.

Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan delivers Singapore’s national statement at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept 26.

Singapore and Canada sign joint declaration to establish economic partnership framework

Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan and Canadian counterpart Anita Anand signed a joint declaration to establish a Singapore-Canada Economic Partnership Framework.

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