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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Singapore ‘at heart of Act East Policy,' says EAM Jaishankar during meeting with Vivian Bala
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Singapore counterpart Vivian Bala on Sunday. He stated that Singapore is at the heart of India's 'Act East Policy.' Jaishankar is on a visit to Singapore. During his visit, Jaishankar will meet Singapore's leadership as part of the regular exchanges between our two countries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs release.(X/@DrSJaishankar) In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. Great to meet FM @VivianBala this morning in Singapore." Jaishankar met Temasek Holdings Chairman-designate Teo Chee Hean on Sunday and discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities. "A great pleasure to meet Chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings Teo Chee Hean today. Discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities," Jaishankar posted on X. Jaishankar is on a visit to Singapore. During his visit, Jaishankar will meet Singapore's leadership as part of the regular exchanges between our two countries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release. After concluding his visit to Singapore, Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting (CFM) being held in Tianjin. He will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the CFM. Earlier on July 2, the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East), P Kumaran, met with Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation, including initiatives in priority areas, for further strengthening the India-Singapore partnership. "Secretary(East) P. Kumaran met Mr. Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) @MFAsgToday in New Delhi. The two sides reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation, including initiatives in priority areas, for further strengthening the India-Singapore partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal wrote on X. The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore. To commemorate this special occasion, President Droupadi Murmu and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam unveiled a joint logo in New Delhi on January 16, as stated by the MEA. The joint logo incorporates elements: colours from the Indian and Singaporean National flags, the Lotus (National flower of India) & Orchid (National flower of Singapore), and the number 60, highlighting the significant milestone of the 60th anniversary. Overall, the logo reads "India Singapore 60 years of diplomatic relations". According to MEA, the placement of these elements symbolises the enduring friendship, mutual trust and shared values between the two countries.
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Jaishankar meets Singapore's counterpart Vivian Bala, says
Singapore City [Singapore], July 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Singapore counterpart Vivian Bala on Sunday. He stated that Singapore is at the heart of India's 'Act East Policy.' In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always insightful to exchange views there. Great to meet FM @VivianBala this morning in Singapore.' Jaishankar met Temasek Holdings Chairman-designate Teo Chee Hean on Sunday and discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities. 'A great pleasure to meet Chairman-designate of Temasek Holdings Teo Chee Hean today. Discussed the transformation underway in India and its investment opportunities,' Jaishankar posted on X. Jaishankar is on a visit to Singapore. During his visit, Jaishankar will meet Singapore's leadership as part of the regular exchanges between our two countries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release. After concluding his visit to Singapore, Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting (CFM) being held in Tianjin. He will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the CFM. Earlier on July 2, the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East), P Kumaran, met with Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation, including initiatives in priority areas, for further strengthening the India-Singapore partnership. 'Secretary(East) P. Kumaran met Mr. Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Development) @MFAsgToday in New Delhi. The two sides reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation, including initiatives in priority areas, for further strengthening the India-Singapore partnership,' Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal wrote on X. The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore. To commemorate this special occasion, President Droupadi Murmu and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam unveiled a joint logo in New Delhi on January 16, as stated by the MEA. The joint logo incorporates elements: colours from the Indian and Singaporean National flags, the Lotus (National flower of India) & Orchid (National flower of Singapore), and the number 60, highlighting the significant milestone of the 60th anniversary. Overall, the logo reads 'India Singapore 60 years of diplomatic relations'. According to MEA, the placement of these elements symbolises the enduring friendship, mutual trust and shared values between the two countries. (ANI)
Business Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Temasek chairman-designate Teo Chee Hean resigns from GIC board
[SINGAPORE] Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean will resign from GIC's board of directors and from his role as chairman of the GIC International Advisory Board, with effect from Jun 30. Teo, 70, has served on the board of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund for 14 years, GIC said on Tuesday (Jun 10). He was first appointed as a director in December 2010, and took on the role of chairman of the International Advisory Board in April 2015. The news comes days after it was announced that Teo would become chairman of Singapore's state investment company, Temasek. On Jun 6, Temasek said that Teo would take over the role from Lim Boon Heng from Oct 9. Teo will first join the company's board of directors as deputy chairman on Jul 1. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is chairman of GIC, said in a letter of appreciation for Teo that 'there are good reasons why we have a strict policy not to allow directors to serve simultaneously on both the GIC and Temasek Holdings boards'. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up 'At a time when GIC's task is more consequential and also more difficult than ever, I shall miss (Teo's) calm presence and thoughtful interventions at GIC board deliberations,' SM Lee said. During his tenure at GIC, Teo helped the sovereign wealth fund navigate significant developments including the aftermath of the global financial crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, rapid technological and climate change, as well as rising geopolitical uncertainty, GIC said. Lim Chow Kiat, chief executive of GIC, said: '(Teo's) geopolitical insights were particularly important, given the growing complexity and salience of these issues for GIC.' Teo announced his retirement from politics on Apr 23. During his 33-year political career, he served as deputy prime minister from 2009 to 2019, and as senior minister from 2019 to 2025. He was the coordinating minister for national security as well, and oversaw four units in the Prime Minister's Office: the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group, the National Security Coordination Secretariat, the National Population and Talent Division, and the National Climate Change Secretariat. He was defence minister from 2003 to 2011, and home affairs minister from 2011 to 2015.
CNA
10-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Wealth Wise - Former Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean to take over Temasek Holdings
Wealth Wise Play 18 mins Temasek Holdings turns 51 this year and in October, former Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean is taking over as its new chairman. But what exactly is Temasek all about? Lance Alexander finds out more from Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School.
Business Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Teo Chee Hean resigns from GIC board
[SINGAPORE] Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean will resign from GIC's board of directors and his role as chairman of the GIC International Advisory Board, effective from Jun 30. Teo, 70, has served on the board of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund for 14 years, GIC said on Tuesday (Jun 10). He was first appointed as a director in December 2010, and took on the role of chairman of the International Advisory Board in April 2015. The news comes days after it was announced that Teo would become chairman of Singapore's state investment company, Temasek Holdings. On Jun 6, Temasek said that Teo would become take over the role from Lim Boon Heng. Teo will first join the company's board of directors as deputy chairman on Jul 1. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is chairman of GIC, said in a letter of appreciation for Teo that 'there are good reasons why we have a strict policy not to allow directors to serve simultaneously on both the GIC and Temasek Holdings boards'. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up 'At a time when GIC's task is more consequential and also more difficult than ever, I shall miss (Teo's) calm presence and thoughtful interventions at GIC board deliberations,' SM Lee said. During his tenure at GIC, Teo helped the sovereign wealth fund navigate significant developments including the aftermath of the global financial crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, rapid technological and climate change, as well as rising geopolitical uncertainty, GIC said. Lim Chow Kiat, chief executive of GIC, said: '(Teo's) geopolitical insights were particularly important, given the growing complexity and salience of these issues for GIC.' Teo announced his retirement from politics on Apr 23. During his 33-year political career, he served as deputy prime minister from 2009 to 2019, and as senior minister from 2019 to 2025. He was the coordinating minister for national security as well, and oversaw four units in the Prime Minister's Office: the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group, the National Security Coordination Secretariat, the National Population and Talent Division, and the National Climate Change Secretariat. He was defence minister from 2003 to 2011, and home affairs minister from 2011 to 2015.
