Singapore Must Be Asia’s Gateway, Uphold Social Mobility at Home: President

Singapore must be Asia’s gateway, uphold social mobility at home: president

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam urges Singapore to shape its own destiny amid a fragmented world and ensure citizens can live with dignity.

15th Parliament opens: President Tharman says Government must 'continually earn' public trust

The Government must “continually earn” public trust to “avoid the dysfunction that has bedevilled so many other countries”, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in his opening address of the 15th Parliament on Friday (Sept 5).In a speech that sets out the Government’s priorities for the next five years, he said that Singapore has defied the trend of eroding public trust in...

Singapore’s 15th Parliament opens with national focus on jobs, AI, and opportunities for youths

Singapore’s 15th Parliament opened on Friday (Sep 5) with the election of the Speaker and the swearing-in of all 97 elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and two Non-Constituency MPs (NCMPs). This was followed by President Tharman’s address, where he laid out the government’s plans for the new term, with one key message: Singapore must prepare for the future while ensuring that workers, youths, families, and seniors are supported every step of the…