Vivian Balakrishnan

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Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (left) made a working visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from 26 to 27 May at the invitation of DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

Singapore encourages North Korea to keep dialogue channels open amid global uncertainty

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui reaffirmed the longstanding cordial and friendly relations between both countries.

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Inside Singapore’s AI ‘Coachella’: Will the tech elite leave room for us?

Participants taking a selfie with Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan following his keynote address at the AI Engineer Singapore conference on May 16.

Vivian Balakrishnan receives top May Day award for decades of support for workers

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (centre) receiving the Medal of Honour - the labour movement’s top May Day award - from NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng (left) and NTUC president K. Thanaletchimi.

Singapore thanks Indonesia for Mount Dukono recovery as both countries hold talks to deepen ties

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meeting his Indonesian counterpart, Mr Sugiono, in Jakarta on May 12.

S’pore hopes for diplomacy, dialogue to end Middle East war: Vivian in call with Iran’s Araghchi

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Balakrishnan (left) said he had “good candid exchange of views” with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (right).

Surviving AI FOMO: Do we all need a digital second brain?

The secret to surviving the AI age is not knowing how to build a digital second brain, but simply having the courage to keep experimenting with our first, says the writer.

PM Wong meets Anwar, Hun Manet in Cebu ahead of ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) kicked off his series of meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on May 7.

Strait of Hormuz, areas of cooperation discussed in Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to 4 Middle East nations

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met the authorities from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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