NICE, France – Singapore is a small island state, and the oceans and seas are “inextricably tied” to the nation’s survival and well-being, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on June 13.

SINGAPORE] Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Cambodia on Wednesday (Jul 2), a one-day trip that continues his ...

Both South-east Asian countries will commemorate six decades of diplomatic ties this year, with relations formally established on Sep 15, 1965. Hun Manet had earlier made his first visit to Singapore ...

The Blue Economy and Finance Forum hosted about 2,000 delegates from major banks, asset management funds and other financial institutions. Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, speaking ...

The United States has called on Asia to increase defence spending in the face of what it deems the China "threat".

Dr Balakrishnan said: “We are still in the early stages of our discussions and negotiations, so let’s watch this space.” ...

SINGAPORE: The Israel-Hamas conflict is a reminder for Singapore that it has national interests at stake, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, as he spelt out the principles ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore is trying to find solutions to deal with the "worst-case scenario" where Singaporean Harvard University students are not able to study in Boston, Minister for Foreign Affairs ...

NICE, France – Singapore will be sending a delegation led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan to the UN Ocean Conference, which will be held from June 9 to 13 in Nice, France.

Indo-Pacific Northeast Asia could have 5 nuclear powers, Singaporean foreign minister warns Balakrishnan says historical issues make region more dangerous than Europe ...

Dr Balakrishnan said it was crucial for this treaty to enter into force if the ocean and marine resources are to be conserved and sustainably used, and urged other countries to ratify the agreement.