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ATxSummit 2026 Opens with Shared Regional Ambition to Harness AI for Public Good

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, officially kicked off this evening with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as the Guest-of-Honour at the Opening Gala Dinner at Gardens by the Bay. This year's ATxSummit will bring together government leaders from Asia,…

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Indian-origin man poses as Singapore cop to seek help from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Here's why

An Indian-origin man in Singapore received a nine-month jail sentence for impersonating a prison officer. Prakash Paramasivam, 25, emailed Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and other officials, falsely claiming innocence in past convictions and alleging domestic abuse. He also used a forged medical certificate to skip court, revealing a pattern of…

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Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water

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Pope Francis Urges Singapore To Prioritize Care For Weakest

Pope Francis commends Singapore's economic success, advocates for migrant workers' rights, and promotes interfaith harmony during his visit.

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EAM Jaishankar discusses new domains on cooperation with Singapore's Trade Minister

EAM Jaishankar met Singapore's Trade & Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss new domains of bilateral cooperation. He also met Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen & President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to review bilateral ties & explore opportunities for collaboration. Singapore Foreign Ministry said visit reaffirms close ties & explore collaboration…

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PM Modi congratulates Tharman on election as Singapore president

PM Modi congratulates Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his election as Singapore's 9th President. He looks forward to strengthening India-Singapore Strategic Partnership. Tharman won with 70.4% vote share.

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Morning Digest | India’s first solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 launches today; ED arrests Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in bank fraud case, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Singapore ex-deputy PM Shanmugaratnam elected president

Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected to the ceremonial post in the first contested vote in more than a decade.

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Singapore to choose new president amid rare political scandals

Election comes as minister faces a corruption investigation and voters express frustration with the electoral process

The Guardian - UK

Singapore to vote on new president amid rumblings of discontent

Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.

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Former Indian-origin minister in Singapore officially launches presidential bid

Singapore's former Indian-origin minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam formally launched his presidential campaign on Wednesday and pledged to evolve the country's culture to keep it a "shining spot" in the world. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Davos 2023: China reopening? Good for growth, but tread with caution

China's declaration that it is open for business was welcomed by attendees at the World Economic (WEF) as a likely boost to global growth, though many also expressed caution over how it could drive up global COVID-19 cases and inflation.

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‘Inherently speculative … slightly crazy’: Davos bigwigs snipe at crypto and call for more regulation

Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore said instead of regulating crypto it may be better to emphasize it’s unregulated so investors can make their own decisions.

Fortune

Top Stories of the Month: China’s Halting Steps to Dial Back ‘Zero Covid’

As central authorities cite scientific evidence for easing travel and testing rules, local officials worry about being held accountable for new outbreaks

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Singapore Considering Additional Safeguards On Cryptos: 'Not Suitable For The Retail Public'

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering the introduction of additional consumer protection safeguards on cryptocurrencies, the country’s Minister in charge of MAS Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.

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