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Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Spend more time understanding East Africa, a new frontier for S’pore: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam speaking to a shopkeeper selling bridal attire during a visit to the Darajani Souk project at the edge of Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on June 10.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam speaking to a shopkeeper selling bridal attire during a visit to the Darajani Souk project at the edge of Stone Town in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on June 10.

Schools must empower young people to believe they can make a difference: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the  University of Dar es Salaam during his state visit in Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the  University of Dar es Salaam during his state visit in Tanzania on June 9.

S’pore and Tanzania’s complementary strengths can create good jobs, growth: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a Singapore-Tanzania joint business forum in Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a Singapore-Tanzania joint business forum in Tanzania on June 9.

Singapore to negotiate FTA with regional bloc of 8 East African countries

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan, during a welcome ceremony for his state visit to Tanzania on June 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan, during a welcome ceremony for his state visit to Tanzania on June 9.

Council of Presidential Advisers welcomes new chairman Tan Chong Meng and four members

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left)and new chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Tan Chong Meng.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left)and new chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Tan Chong Meng.

President Tharman in Tanzania from June 8 to 10 for state visit

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's visit is at the invitation of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's visit is at the invitation of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Singapore to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in food security, governance

Vietnam President To Lam and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the two countries exchanging several agreements on May 29.
Vietnam President To Lam and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the two countries exchanging several agreements on May 29.

Vietnamese President To Lam in Singapore for four-day state visit

Vietnamese President To Lam will also meet Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on May 29.
Vietnamese President To Lam will also meet Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on May 29.

First Singapore Prison Service officers among 113 honorary aides-de-camp appointed

(From left) 3rd Flotilla Support Group from RSN Captain Gilbert Toh Wei Han, Deputy Superintendent of Prisons Lin Rouxiu from the Singapore Prison Service; and Officer Commanding of 1st Battalion Singapore Guards from Army Captain Ahmad Hafizuddin Abdul Hamid attending the Aides-de-Camp Appointment Ceremony and Appreciation Reception at MINDEF Annex Building on May 25.
(From left) 3rd Flotilla Support Group from RSN Captain Gilbert Toh Wei Han, Deputy Superintendent of Prisons Lin Rouxiu from the Singapore Prison Service; and Officer Commanding of 1st Battalion Singapore Guards from Army Captain Ahmad Hafizuddin Abdul Hamid attending the Aides-de-Camp Appointment Ceremony and Appreciation Reception at MINDEF Annex Building on May 25.

Singapore hopes to be a creative node for South-east Asia: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on stage at the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) congress at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre. With him is emcee Munah Bhagarib.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on stage at the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) congress at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre. With him is emcee Munah Bhagarib.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.