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Vivian Balakrishnan, Tan Wu Meng among MPs who received extortion letters with fake photos
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Indonesia-Singapore cooperation: Minister Airlangga meets Singaporean ...
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Singapore FM Vivian meets Prabowo, congratulates him on election victory: JAKARTA: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met Indonesia’s incoming ...
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Singapore FM Vivian meets Prabowo, congratulates him on election victory
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#FPReels : Singapore’s Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and multiple Parliament members have been targeted with extortion letters featuring ... Show more
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Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates Singapore's view that its military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'
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Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates ...
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Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s concern about dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
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Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s ...
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If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu does not bow to international pressure on the planned offensive on Rafah, he will be “accountable for the consequences” ... Show more
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Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has told Israel’s leaders that its military actions in Gaza have “gone too far” ... Show more
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"Every airdrop of humanitarian assistance will save lives, will make a difference," said Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Sunday ...
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Israel's response to Hamas attack has 'gone too far', but severing ties would not help Palestinians, says Singapore
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Israel's response to Hamas attack has 'gone too far' ...
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PM Lee to attend leaders’ meeting and Asean-Australia summit in Melbourne: The summit marks 50 years of dialogue relations between Asean and Australia.
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PM Lee to attend leaders’ meeting and Asean-Australia summit in Melbourne
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Israel-Hamas: We Should Listen to the Global South on Gaza: They are far more aligned with public opinion on the Israel-Hamas conflict than many in the West ...
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GCC Secretary-General meets Singapore’s foreign minister: SINGAPORE: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi met Singaporean Foreign ...
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GCC Secretary-General meets Singapore’s foreign minister
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Singapore High Court Grants Injunction Against PM Lee’s Brother: Singapore’s High Court granted injunctions against the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee ...
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Singapore High Court Grants Injunction Against PM Lee’s Brother
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Israel-Hamas conflict a 'reminder' for Singapore that it has national interests at stake: Vivian Balakrishnan
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Israel-Hamas conflict a 'reminder' for Singapore that it has ...
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'Say that for the sake of Singapore': Vivian Balakrishnan blasts Workers' Party for not labelling Hamas attacks on Israel 'terrorism'
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'Say that for the sake of Singapore': Vivian Balakrishnan blasts ...
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New Economy Forum: Singapore Warns of Danger With Wars, US-China Tensions: The world is facing a “moment of danger” with wars in Ukraine and Gaza ...
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New Economy Forum: Singapore Warns of Danger With Wars, US-China Tensions
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War, Inflation and Hints of Optimism Dominate New Economy Forum: War, geopolitical tension and inflation were among the litany of risks identified by political ...
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War, Inflation and Hints of Optimism Dominate New Economy Forum
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WWII bomb at Upper Bukit Timah detonated 2nd time: SINGAPORE – A 100kg World War II bomb found at a construction site in Upper Bukit Timah was detonated for the ...
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WWII bomb at Upper Bukit Timah detonated 2nd time
Quick Glance: SAF Conducts Detonation on WWII Bomb at Upper Bukit Timah Construction Site
  • SAF performs controlled detonation of war relic

  • World War II bomb unearthed at construction site

  • Bomb found near Myst condominium, close to Cashew MRT station
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World must prepare for ‘profound implications’ of AI and distribute its benefits fairly: Vivian Balakrishnan
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World must prepare for ‘profound implications’ of AI and distribute its ...
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Murali did not breach parliamentary privilege with 'rent control' remark during debate with Leong Mun Wai: Speaker
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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan argue for defamation case against Lee Hsien Yang to be heard in Singapore
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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan argue for defamation case against Lee Hsien Yang ...
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Lee Hsien Yang says Shanmugam, Vivian wrong to accuse him of making false allegations over Ridout Rd
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Quick Glance: Shanmugam and Vivian to Sue Lee Hsien Yang if No Apology is Given
  • Ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan will sue Mr. Lee Hsien Yang for defamation if he does not apologize for false allegations.

  • They have sent lawyers' letters to Mr. Lee, demanding an apology, withdrawal of allegations, and payment of damages.

  • If he fails to comply, legal action will be taken against him.
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WATCH: PM Lee Hsien Loong speaks on the PAP's handling of Minister Iswaran's arrest, Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui's resignations over their affair and the ... Show more
Quick Glance: PM Lee explains approach to Tan Chuan-Jin, Cheng Li Hui affair
  • PM Lee admits he should have addressed the issue with Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui earlier.

  • Both were spoken to and counseled separately, but the affair was not ended.

  • These types of relationships occur from time to time, according to PM Lee.

  • The party has taken immediate action in a few cases in the past.
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Singapore: Two Indian-origin ministers sue PM’s brother for defamation: Singapore: Two Indian-origin ministers sue PM’s brother for defamation
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Singapore: Two Indian-origin ministers sue PM’s brother for defamation
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Commentary: Let’s know all the facts when discussing Singapore politics: Wild, false allegations against public officials will be detrimental to Singapore's ...
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Commentary: Let’s know all the facts when discussing Singapore politics
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Singapore PM’s Brother Says Ministers Misinterpret His Comments: The estranged brother of Singapore’s premier said the ministers of law and foreign affairs ...
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Singapore PM’s Brother Says Ministers Misinterpret His Comments
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WATCH: Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explains why he rented the 31 Ridout Road bungalow, saying he wanted to bring his extended family ... Show more

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Quick Glance: Shanmugam rents Ridout Road property to prepare for sale of family home
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also explains his decision to rent a Rideout Road property to have his family under one roof.

  • Shanmugam became a tenant at 26 Ridout Road after deciding to put his family home up for sale.

  • He is renting out his family property while deciding on the sale.

  • To prepare for the sale, Shanmugam decided to move out and live in a rental property.
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Wang Yi, Balakrishnan discuss ways to further bilateral ties : Wang is in South-east Asia for a three-country visit spread over four days.
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Wang Yi, Balakrishnan discuss ways to further bilateral ties
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On Tuesday (July 18), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Vivian Balakrishnan, was spotted hosting lunch with his Vietnamese counterpart ... Show more
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Commentary: Ridout Road debate a reminder that public perception matters: After investigation into state properties rented by Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian ...
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Commentary: Ridout Road debate a reminder that public perception matters
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91 more Singapore-based companies allegedly sending supplies to Myanmar military: While investigations are ongoing, Singapore has no intention of blocking ...
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91 more Singapore-based companies allegedly sending supplies to Myanmar ...
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Ridout Road properties to be addressed in parliament; 4 ministers to deliver statements on rentals
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Ridout Road properties to be addressed in parliament; 4 ministers to ...
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Singapore Ministers Defend Colonial House Rents After Outcry: The two Singapore cabinet ministers at the center of a rental probe over sprawling state-owned ...
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Singapore Ministers Defend Colonial House Rents After Outcry
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Singapore Clears Ministers Over Rental of Colonial Bungalows: A Singapore government review into colonial bungalows rented by two ministers found no evidence of ...
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Singapore Clears Ministers Over Rental of Colonial Bungalows
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Singapore PM’s Brother Says Ministers Misinterpret His Comments: The estranged brother of Singapore’s premier said the ministers of law and foreign affairs ...
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Singapore PM’s Brother Says Ministers Misinterpret His Comments
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Singapore well placed to help Timor-Leste reach its potential, says Vivian: DILI, Timor-Leste (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Timor-Leste is a country ...
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Singapore well placed to help Timor-Leste reach its potential, says Vivian
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Foreign minister seeks to expand economic ties with Singapore: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has informed his Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan ...
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Foreign minister seeks to expand economic ties with Singapore
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During today's (July 3) Parliamentary sitting on the subject of the Ridout Road houses, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan recounted his ... Show more

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Blinken, Singapore foreign minister share pessimism on situation in Myanmar: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan says a lack of progress means it is ...
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Blinken, Singapore foreign minister share pessimism on situation in ...
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Teo Chee Hean to review rental of Ridout Road state properties; ministers Shanmugam, Balakrishnan requested independent review
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Quick Glance: Shanmugam denies wrongdoing on Ridout Road property, calls allegations 'outrageous'
  • Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says that's the only way to retain trust.

  • Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced a review relating to the rental of two state properties along Ridout Road by Mr Shanmugam and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

  • Mr Shanmugam said: 'These are public properties.'

  • Earlier this month, the Singapore Land Authority confirmed that two colonial bungalows in Ridout Road are being rented by Mr Shanmugam and Dr Balakrishnan respectively.
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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan bid above 'guide rent' for Ridout Road state properties: SLA
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Shanmugam, Balakrishnan bid above 'guide rent' for Ridout Road ...
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Singapore Orders Review After Outcry Over Ministers’ Home Rents: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ordered a review after questions were raised in ...
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Singapore Orders Review After Outcry Over Ministers’ Home Rents
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Comedian’s joke about MH370 ‘appalling’: Singapore FM: SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia’s comments about a ...
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Comedian’s joke about MH370 ‘appalling’: Singapore FM