, right) and members of the Cabinet at the Istana on Sept 14.... Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam( right

MANILA – President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit the Philippines from Aug 15 to 17 at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. His visit commemorates the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs( MFA) on Aug 14.In Manila, Mr Tharman will call on Mr Marcos at Malacanang Palace, and be hosted to a state banquet in his honour.He will also be briefed by Filipino officials on the country’s plans for sus

“ I will always warmly remember his passion and energy, and our many conversations across a wide range of issues over the years, ” said PM Lee.... PHOTO: ST FILE PM Lee credited Mr Wee for overseeing the difficult process of merging Nanyang University with the University of Singapore to form the National University of Singapore( NUS), when the late banker and property developer was chairman of the Nanyang University Council.... Mr Wee subsequently served on the NUS Council until 2000.In 2004,

He will also be hosted to a state banquet by the Sultan and his wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha.... Just sign up for a free account and log in to continue reading.... President Tharman to head to Brunei in his first overseas state visit Sign up Already have an account?...

SINGAPORE – When educator and author Hadijah Rahmat started out as a writer in the 1970s, many fields were dominated by men.... Sign up By signing up, I accept SPH Media's Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy as amended from time to time.... Yes, I would also like to receive SPH Media Group's SPH Media Limited, its related corporations and affiliates as well as their agents and authorised service providers....

But Mr Tharman is much more than that.... Besides helping to helm Singapore's political leadership as finance minister and deputy prime minister, the former economist has also held top council positions at global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund( IMF).... Some Singaporeans thought that if he ever left the PAP, he would go on to make his mark in the international arena....

But Mr Tharman is much more than that.... Besides helping to helm Singapore's political leadership as finance minister and deputy prime minister, the former economist has also held top council positions at global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund( IMF).... Some Singaporeans thought that if he ever left the PAP, he would go on to make his mark in the international arena....

He was on a three-day state visit to Brunei that started on Jan 24 – his first overseas state visit since taking office.... Highlighting Singapore’s ties with Brunei, Mr Tharman said the two countries share a “ special relationship ” that goes beyond strategic considerations or common strategic interests.... Sign up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and TCs.“ It has always rested on personal relationships, ” he said....

She added: “ What we do at Arc is but a mere drop in the ocean.” Catch up on the news that everyone’s talking about Thank you!... Yes, I would also like to receive SPH Media Group's SPH Media Limited, its related corporations and affiliates as well as their agents and authorised service providers.... ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr Tharman said the extraordinary things that award finalists have been doing were not a sudden or dramatic spectacle....