Vivian Balakrishnan

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.

Vivian Balakrishnan officiates opening of Singapore’s new consulate in JB; meets Malaysia’s King

Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan (left) with Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the polo grounds of the Istana Pasir Pelangi.

Singapore renews training programmes for Pacific island officials

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting with Dialogue Partners in Palau, on Sept 1.

Singapore sends Pakistan congratulatory letters to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations

In a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Aug 24, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said both countries have enjoyed “shared warm and friendly relations”.

Singapore, Australia commit to unrestricted flow of essential goods, defence supplies

The 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee meeting was held in Adelaide on July 27.

Singapore seeks to avoid becoming collateral damage from US tariffs: Vivian Balakrishnan

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio before their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila on July 23.

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